Peanuts Deluxe Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in San Jose.

1. Peanuts Deluxe Cafe

7.9
275 E San Fernando St (btwn S 6th & S 7th St), San Jose, CA
Diner · Downtown San Jose · 29 tips and reviews

Simon S.Simon Stahl: Have a cheap beer after a hard day at the university. Pitcher pacifico for $8!

Melissa R.Melissa Ramos: Cheap beer duh! Food isn't bad either.

Arielle A.Arielle Avalos: Specials run from 11am-3pm. Cheap beer [:

Malibu Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in San Jose.

2. Malibu Grill

8.1
5735 Camden Ave (Camden), San Jose, CA
BBQ Joint · Noddin · 14 tips and reviews

Shelley R.Shelley Ross: Meaty raviolis with Italian sausage is my fav! Cheap beer too :)

Nathaniel P.Nathaniel Page: BBQ chicken sandwich. Has bacon and homemade BBQ sauce. My personal favorite!

Ryan O.Ryan Ota: Great sandwiches served on toasted bread with garlic butter

Patty's Inn is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in San Jose.

3. Patty's Inn

102 S Montgomery St (at cahill), San Jose, CA
Bar · Central San Jose · 13 tips and reviews

Cory G.Cory Gowan: Cheap drinks, pre-Sharks game hot dogs, and an outdoor patio. I keep coming back. PBR time.

ScottScott: Cheap pre Sharks game beer!

Clodagh B.Clodagh Byrne: The best pre concert/Sharks pub in town!

Maplewood Market & Liquors is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in San Jose.

4. Maplewood Market & Liquors

8.1
2620 Union Ave (S. Bascom Ave), San Jose, CA
Liquor Store · 3 tips and reviews

Eric L.Eric Lopez: Best liquor store in the city. Cheap beers are cheap and they have some exceptional beers too. Peter knows what's up. Ask him if you have any questions!

W R.W Rocha: Peter is the man

Kevin M.Kevin Marks: Really excellent range of craft beers. Ask for advice on them.

Jack's is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in San Jose.

5. Jack's

8.4
167 E Taylor St (N 4th St), San Jose, CA
Dive Bar · Downtown San Jose · 23 tips and reviews

Buck B.Buck Becker: Quintessential dive bar, cheap drinks, loud crowd, loud jukebox but fun. Read more.

Chris W.Chris Weigert: Chill bartenders, strong drinks, salty snacks (pretzels and Goldfish). What’s not to like?!

Jordan T.Jordan Trigg: ask for "sex in your mouth" and proceed to get drunk.

Super Duper Burger is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in San Jose.

6. Super Duper Burger

2855 Stevens Creek Blvd (at Westfield Valley Fair), San Jose, CA
Burger Joint · 28 tips and reviews

Sandip C.Sandip Chatterjee: Shakes, cheap beer

Shinichi M.Shinichi Manaka: Great jucy burger! Love to have this shop in San Jose area, but I felt that the shop in SF is better. But still, it's a great burger!

Drew S.Drew Seymour: If you're from San Francisco, this place needs no introduction. If you're from the Silicon Valley, you BETTER get to know the BEST burger joint around!

Normandy House Lounge is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in San Jose.

7. Normandy House Lounge

6.7
30 Washington St (at Newhall St), Santa Clara, CA
Dive Bar · Cory · 16 tips and reviews

Karina G.Karina GM: Music is cool and cheap drinks ... Don't get jagger bombs, not the adequate tools

WreSaleneWreSalene: Great time! Awesome pool! Great people and SARAH WAS THE SWEETEST BARTENDER EVER!!!

Laura G.Laura Gutierrez: Great neighborhood bar!!

Aqui Cal-Mex is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in San Jose.

8. Aqui Cal-Mex

8.2
1145 Lincoln Ave (at Willow St.), San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Willow Glen · 84 tips and reviews

Esther L.Esther Ludlow: Good food and cheap drinks.

Eugene T.Eugene Torrey: Venison enchilada special was delightful. Sangria was great. Patio was cool and pleasant. Recommended.

Tânia R.Tânia Raposo: I don’t understand why this place was fully packed. It was one of the worst food I had in a long time. Margarita on the rocks wasn’t bad. I guess people go there for the drinks. Food is disgusting!

Henry's Hi-Life is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in San Jose.

9. Henry's Hi-Life

8.7
301 W Saint John St (near the Julian/St. James exit off CA87), San Jose, CA
BBQ Joint · Central San Jose · 85 tips and reviews

Russell P.Russell Palmiter: Food. Cheap beer. Little too crowded before sharks games, but always a good time.

America V.America Velasquez: Omg. I am stuffed! The teriyaki steak & file mingnon delicious paired w/baked potatoes & salad. Had a blue moon beer as well. Yum!!!

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Visit this San Jose landmark for some baby back ribs. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

Flames Eatery & Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Drinks in San Jose.

10. Flames Eatery & Bar

88 S 4th St (at E San Fernando St.), San Jose, CA
Diner · Downtown San Jose · 89 tips and reviews

Melissa D.Melissa Dagdagan: Come during happy hour for the cheap drinks and half-off appetizers, but be warned that it gets LOUD, almost club-like. Not a great place to be if you want to talk with a friend.

William D.William Diaz: Try the Bread Pudding French Toast comes with 2 slices with caramel sauce, whipped cream and the batter is vanilla cinnamon egg. It comes with 2 eggs cooked how you like and bacon, sausage or ham choi

Dan M.Dan M.: "We stop serving waffles at 3." Wha???