The best bars & nightlife in Hollister

Tavern on 3 floors featuring beers, wines and a rotating tap selection along with a rooftop patio.

7534 Gourmet Alley (Gilroy)

Relaxed brewery offering in-house brews and craft beers for takeout and on tap, plus a dog-friendly patio.

918 E Lake Ave (Watsonville)

Family-owned eatery & bar offering standard American grill fare in a relaxed setting.

8080 Santa Teresa Blvd #100 (Gilroy)

Mad Pursuit Brewing Company is Hollister’s homegrown spot for fresh craft beer, poured from a taplist built to keep things interesting.…

628 San Benito St

This week, skip the flight, keep the flavor. La Catalana delivers classic and modern tapas, paella, and rare-to-find fideu, alongside…

3720 N First St Unit 10 (San Jose)

Paper Plane has been crafting artful cocktails since 2013, backed by one of the Bay Area’s largest, highly curated bottle collections. Let…

72 S 1st St (San Jose)

Pizza and burger joint with a range of beers plus wines.

401 McCray St b24

Casual boutique store specializing in succulents and other houseplants along with beer and wine, plus private events.

364 7th St

Seafood-and sushi-inspired restaurant known for custom poke bowls with a variety of ingredients and flavorful dressings.

1210 E Park St Ste 104

Casual restaurant offering a menu of continental-style dishes, wine, and beer.

421 East St

Festive pub offering myriad beer options, wine & TVs tuned to sports, plus live music.

1701 Airline Hwy #100

Neighborhood bar offering cold beer and cocktails, plus a jukebox and pool table.

213 Third St (San Juan Bautista)

Comfy tavern with craft beers, large TVs & sustainable American eats in a historic brick building.

151 W Santa Clara St (San Jose)

Cozy wine bar offering food, including Italian meatballs, in an intimate setting.

350 W Julian St Bldg 4 (San Jose)

Laid-back eatery, plus bar featuring natural wines as well as eats like oysters, arancini and pasta.

30 Fountain Alley #160 (San Jose)

Easygoing venue with indoor & outdoor seating plus seasonal Californian plates & ample wines.

368 Santana Row (San Jose)

Cheese & small plates join 20 beers & wines on tap in a casual, wood-dominant space with a patio.

1389 Lincoln Ave (San Jose)

Craft cocktail lounge and restaurant featuring seasonal dishes and a menu of creative cocktails.

66 S 1st St (San Jose)

English-pub setting for casual eating, trivia/karaoke nights, happy hours & regular DJ sets.

173 W Santa Clara St (San Jose)

Intimate, rustic-chic haunt offering wines from around the world, craft brews & select small plates.

1435 The Alameda (San Jose)

This stylish bowling alley offers billiards, bars, private lanes, a full food menu & sleek decor.

5420 Thornwood Dr (San Jose)

Stylish traditional venue preparing classic Italian food & pairing it with mainly Italian wines.

320A Sharks Wy (San Jose)

Well-worn spot in an unassuming building known for local bands, loud music, drinks & a punk vibe.

98 S Almaden Ave (San Jose)

Cozy, bustling locale offering extensive wine & whiskey menus, plus charcuterie, pizza & tapas.

65 N San Pedro St (San Jose)

Billiards & TV sports are popular at this low-key watering hole with burgers & 30 beers on tap.

2705 Union Ave (San Jose)

Buzzing gastropub for craft cocktails & elevated American comfort food with seasonal tendencies.

69 N San Pedro St (San Jose)

Part of a NYC comedy club chain started in the '60s, this spot hosts big-name & lesser-known comics.

62 S Second St (San Jose)