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55 South

Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar, and Restaurant$$$$

Downtown San Jose, San Jose

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55 South

7.0^/10

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"Great house jazz band on Sunday evenings."(3 Tips)
"Bourbon Bread Pudding is amazing!!!"(2 Tips)
"Wine, beer, and specialty cocktails."(2 Tips)
"No trendy decor, just dive bar feel with good specialty cocktails."(3 Tips)

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jazz band on sunday
great value
trendy
good for singles
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casual
Moscow Mule
summer drinks
negroni
publishers
fruity
good for special occasions
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Ryan TamaresDecember 30, 2018
Great holiday atmosphere here on our visit 12/22/2018—great drinks too! Looking forward to a future visit
Francesca HernandezApril 8, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Moscow Mule= Awesome!!!! 5575=Amazing!!!! Love the atmosphere. Very hip and modern. Nice selection of music and drinks.
Matt CrawfordFebruary 15, 2013
SanJose.com just published a feature about 55 South with cocktail recipes: http://www.sanjose.com/restaurants/articles/2013/02/14/55_south_adds_to_cocktail_culture_in_san_jose
Leonardo De La RochaMay 26, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Let the experienced bar staff lead you through a couple of rounds using your favorite spirit. Like gin? Choose Bols Genever. Delicious!
Ray HartjenDecember 6, 2015
A good spot on the downtown San Jose cocktail bar circuit. No trendy decor, just dive bar feel with good specialty cocktails.
Jay MarJanuary 6, 2018
Solid, quaint, moderately noisy; quick service and pleasant staff!
Wendy OuyangApril 14, 2016
Honey bee smash is my fav so far if you want a fruity and fresh summer drink.
Zoe TronsonFebruary 15, 2013
This is a really cool spot in terms of atmosphere, but I've NEVER had slower service at a bar in my life. And it's not even crowded.
Elise PoulletApril 11, 2015
Great value! Drinks are good and awesome service!
Jayme MalkowskiJanuary 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the old fashioned with Japanese whisky.
Cisco MarroquinJune 29, 2014
The men's bathroom doesn't lock, or it is broken. I walked in on a guy who was dropping a bomb lol. And I locked it, and someone else walked in LOL BE CAREFUL.
Carlos BMarch 6, 2013
Mary was awesome! She was a great bartender. All of her drinks were on point!
NinaDecember 5, 2012
Love the cocktail menu. Ask for the state of grace shot, it's incredible!
Carlos BMarch 6, 2013
Bartenders are great. Get the Moscow Mule and Le Grande Negroni!
Kevin PhanAugust 31, 2014
Gets packed quick, be prepared to wait for a drink. They are tasty though.
Tim HylandJune 3, 2013
Great house jazz band on Sunday evenings.
Marisa FaganSeptember 18, 2013
You are not ready for how amazing the Bourbon Bread Pudding is!
sarah gabotJanuary 26, 2014
Go for the jazz band on Sundays!
F 🌮July 4, 2018
Been here 100+ times
All the drinks 🍹🍸
Carolyn KaoJanuary 7, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Wine, beer, and specialty cocktails. 55 has it all!
Kien NguyenJune 11, 2015
A local hangout spot that actually doesn't feel ratchet in San Jose
Jacqueline OrrMay 5, 2013
Great Jazz band on Sunday, May 5th!
Kat 🐱December 26, 2015
Moscow mule.
Erica OtaAugust 20, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Bourbon Bread Pudding is amazing!!!
Nate M.April 30, 2017
Good malt menu
Josh ChuaDecember 1, 2013
Asians doing shots.
Joseph LeJuly 19, 2017
Live music on Sundays
YC LianOctober 11, 2014
Japanese whiskey served in good volume, but terribly ugly ice. Good effort.
Ryan OtaJune 27, 2015
Been here 50+ times
Live music on Sundays
Naomi IsabellaMay 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Sidecar is my fav!!!
Ryan RosarioMay 6, 2014
Great place
PaulinaOctober 18, 2014
Trendy little bar. Knowledgable bartenders. Empty before 8pm on a Friday night. Meh food.
Katie AtwellMarch 19, 2015
fun on mondays
Marc MFebruary 23, 2014
Service is very questionable.

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