Bay Area/ San Jose

San Jose's top 5 dive bars to visit now

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Published on July 08, 2019
San Jose's top 5 dive bars to visit nowRed Stag Lounge | Photo: Charlie E./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best dive bars near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top dive bars in San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Red Stag Lounge

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Topping the list is Red Stag Lounge. Located at 1711 W. San Carlos St. in the Rose Garden, the dive bar and karaoke spot is the highest-rated dive bar in San Jose, boasting four stars out of 106 reviews on Yelp.

2. Park Lane Lounge

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Next up is West San Jose's Park Lane Lounge, situated at 5152 Moorpark Ave. With four stars out of 93 reviews on Yelp, the dive bar and lounge has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Escape

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Cambrian Park's The Escape, located at 2942 S. Bascom Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the dive bar four stars out of 67 reviews.

4. Hyde Park Lounge

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Hyde Park Lounge, a dive bar and lounge located downtown, is another go-to, with four stars out of 48 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1070 N. Fourth St. to see for yourself.

5. Buckhorn Tavern

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Over in Berryessa, check out Buckhorn Tavern, which has earned four stars out of 41 reviews on Yelp. You can find the dive bar at 3273 Sierra Road.


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