The best bars & nightlife in Modesto

Familiar pizza parlor with a sports-bar feel, serving burgers and other casual bites.

2207 Country Club Blvd (Stockton)

Tapped Apple Cider is a local Central Valley cider house pouring small-batch blends made from Pacific Northwest apples with no added…

5648 Pirrone Rd (Salida)

Sorelle Winery specializes in Italian wines and pours them on a laid-back tasting room and patio, perfect for an easy local hang. They also…

9599 CA-88 (Stockton)

Whether you're craving a fresh pint, live jazz, or a spot to catch the game, Valley Brewing Co delivers with Stockton’s oldest brewery, the…

157 W Adams St (Stockton)

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)

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)

Casual gift shop specializing in almond-inspired snacks, plus wine and a tasting bar.

1700 McHenry Ave

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

30 Fountain Alley #160 (San Jose)

Relaxed and welcoming restaurant serving burgers and steaks plus signature cocktails and beer.

116 N Hunter St (Stockton)

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)

Cozy bar offering cocktails, beer, and wine, plus live music.

407 E Charter Wy (Stockton)

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)

Low-key hotel bistro & lounge serving American breakfast, lunch & dinner, plus cocktails.

110 W Fremont St (Stockton)

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)

Upbeat venue featuring gourmet pizza & wood-fired entrees, plus a waterfront patio & live music.

6629 Embarcadero Dr (Stockton)

Wine bar serving panini, charcuterie, cheese & beer in a spare-looking space with outdoor seating.

1508 10th St

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

69 N San Pedro St (San Jose)

Casual American bar food in a chill setting with white subway tile interior details & beers on tap.

910 12th St

Burgers, tacos and other eats offered at this casual-chic spot serving craft cocktails and beer.

2353 Pacific Ave Ste b (Stockton)

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)