Acopio
399 S 24th St | acopiosj.com
San Jose’s trendsetting Mexican fusion restaurant has a happy hour every day 5-6:30pm at the bar. The cocktail program pairs well with the small bites menu. Standouts include the kompachi tostada, Pacific oysters and tortillas de casa. The mezcal selection is well curated.
Hop & Vine
1435 The Alameda | 408.977.0111 | hopandvinesj.com
The Midtown wine and beer establishment, soon to be a full cocktail bar, takes $2 off wine and beer flights and has wines by the glass for just $5. Craft beer pint specials include all 18 beers on tap. Kitchen specials are a budget-friendly $9 and include items like five-cheese pizzas, charcuterie boards, warm pretzels with cheese and veggie platters weekdays until 6pm, plus all day Wednesday.
Mike’s Place
5837 Camden Ave. | 408.723.9981
Its traditional happy hour has been replaced by beer buckets and daily specials posted to their Facebook page. Six-bottle beer buckets run $30 for imported labels and $25 for domestic brands, while 24-ounce cans of PBR remain a bargain all day.
