San Jose Entertainment

  1. Agenda

    Agenda is a bar and restaurant that also serves up live jazz and cocktail music upstairs and house music in the cellar. A happy-hour cocktail in the lovely upstairs bar makes a pleasant start to the evening.

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  2. Almaden Feed & Fuel

    If you've been hiking all day in Almaden Quicksilver County Park, stop for a bite and a beer at this funky, century-old joint that was once a stagecoach stop. It's about 10 miles south of San Jose, just off the Almaden Expressway.

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  3. Hedley Club

    Also downtown, inside the elegant 1931 Hotel De Anza, Hedley Club is a good place for a quiet drink in art deco surroundings. Jazz combos play Friday and Saturday night.

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  4. Sofa Lounge

    In a cool loft space above the Eulipia Restaurant, Sofa is a relaxed club that puts on live music and DJs. The space has anchored the 1st St scene and attracts a savvy, mixed crowd.

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  5. South First Billiards

    It's a great place to shoot some stick, and a welcoming club to boot. Sunday's free rock shows always draw a fun crowd.

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  7. Trials Pub

    If you seek a well-poured pint in a supremely comfortable atmosphere, Trials Pub, north of San Pedro Sq, has many excellent ales on tap (try a Fat Lip), all served in a warm, friendly room with no TVs. There's good pub food too.

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