Alter Ego Cocktail Club

4.8 (137)

$50 and over

Lounge

66 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113-2406

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Alter Ego Cocktail Club

4.8

$50 and over

Lounge

San Jose

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

A dimly lit mysterious cocktail lounge tucked behind the curtain of the vinyl bar, Still O.G. Alter Ego Cocktail Club boasts a diverse array of delicious and methodically prepared small plates as the supporting cast to wildly imaginative and carefully crafted cocktails.

Our small bites celebrate a harmonious marriage of Asian and Hispanic flavors, paying homage to the rich cultural diversity that defines San Jose.

The curated cocktail menu features over 20 signature and seasonal offerings. Our cocktails are expertly crafted with taste, texture and visual components in mind.

A seated experience, with tableside service in an intimate space. Reservations and walk-ins are both accepted, although reservations are highly recommended. Because the space is small we cannot accommodate parties over 6 people.

Fridays and Saturdays we stop doing seated service at 10pm and have an "After Hours" casual experience from 11pm to close.

ID required (21+ & up only)

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Lounge, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–02:00
Contact
(408) 703-2084
Website
https://www.stillog.bar/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
66 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113-2406
Area
San Jose
Cross street
1st Street
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wine

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ASTERIOD BLUESUSD 20.00
G4 Blanco Tequila / Barbadillo Solera Manzanilla Sherry / Giffard Lichi-Li / Avocado / Lemon / Salt Air
CALABRIAN SPRITZUSD 19.00
Italicus / Braulio Amaro / Grapefruit / Lemon / Olive Brine / Prosecco
PROXIMA VIDAUSD 20.00
Agua Mágica Capón Mezcal / Ancho Reyes Verde / The Japanese Liqueur Mizunara / Il Gusto di Amalfi Alloro / Agave / Lime / Scrappy's Celery Bitters / Palo Santo Smoke
SESAME STREETUSD 19.00
Kinmen Kao Liang Baijiu / Beniotome Shochu / Zucca Amaro / Sesame / Cucumber / Kinako Orgeat / Shoyu / Lime
CANTALOOPUSD 19.00
Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin / Cocchi Rosa / Cantaloupe / Lemon / Simple / Scrappy’s Cardamom Bitters
ANNABEL LEEUSD 20.00
Singani 63 / Manoir de Montreuil Pommeau / Ramazzotti Rosato / Caged Heat / Smoked Pineapple / Egg White / Lime
CANYON LULLABYUSD 20.00
Rittenhouse Rye / Angostura Bitters / Chinola Passion Fruit / Calpico / Honey / Lemon
SILK ROAD PROJECTUSD 19.00
Manoir de Montreuil Calvados / Sancerre / Artonic Melon / Midori / Honeydew Juice / Pandan / Yogurt / Lemon
WICKED GARDENUSD 18.00
Absinthe Ordinaire / Black Pepper/ Cucumber / Mint / Lemon
LA COSA NOSTRAUSD 22.00
Sipsmith London Dry Gin / Giffard Piment d’Espelette / Tomato / Basil / Rosemary / Lemon / Parmesan Cream
EASY TIGERUSD 19.00
Brucato Woodlands Amaro / Estancia Raicilla / St Elizabeth Allspice Dram / Orgeat / Lemon / Bitter Queens Tobacco Bitters
OAK+EMBERUSD 21.00
Angel’s Envy Bourbon / Kota Pandan / Toasted Rice / Oolong / Kuromitsu / Hella Ginger Bitters
KYUSHU COFFEEUSD 19.00
Iichiko Saiten Shochu / Coffee / Kuromitsu / Black Sesame / Heavy Cream / Salt
BUSTER+BABSUSD 40.00
Chairman's Reserve Spiced Rum / KōHana Kea Rum / Reisetbauer Carrot Eau de Vie / Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur / Carrot Juice / Turbinado / Cinnamon / Lemon / Vanilla / Milk Washed
DOGFIGHTUSD 20.00
Russell's 10yr Bourbon / Amaro Nonino / Aperol / Lemon Oil / Bitter Truth Orange Bitters
COCONUT PETEUSD 19.00
Rum / Pineapple / Coconut / Kuromitsu / Aromatic Bitters

ZERO PROOF

Our heroic 0.0% ABV libations

What’s Up DocUSD 14.00
Pathfinder Herb & Root, Abstinence Lemon, Carrot, Cinnamon, Orange, Lemon
LICKETY SPLITUSD 14.00
Martini & Rossi Floreal, Honeydew, Pandan, Lemon, Soda
SYMPHONY IN BLACKUSD 13.00
Hot Coffee, Kuromitsu, Black Sesame, Heavy Cream, Salt
YO’ ADRIANUSD 14.00
Giffard Sirop Aperitif, Passion Fruit, Lemon, Soda

BEER

16 oz Cans

West Coast IPA USD 10.00
Hazy IPA USD 10.00
PilsnerUSD 9.00
Dry Cider USD 9.00
Miller High Life / American LagerUSD 5.00

WINE

By the Glass or Bottle

Sancerre
Glass: $20 / Bottle: $39
Chardonnay
Glass: $16 / Bottle: $62
Pinot Noir
Glass: $16 / Bottle: $62
Cabernet Sauvignon
Glass: $18 / Bottle: $70
Rose
Glass: $17 / Bottle: $66
Mumm Brut Gordon Rouge Champagne
Glass: $20 / Bottle: $80
Veuve Fourny & Fils, 1er Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, FR
Bottle: $160
Dom Perignon, Brut, Champagne, FR
Bottle: $495

THE FOOD

Robata Skewers (2 per order)

SutekiUSD 18.00
Prime Ribeye Steak
NegimaUSD 9.00
Chicken Thigh · Scallion
EringiUSD 8.00
King Trumpet Mushroom
ShishitoUSD 7.00
Japanese Pepper

SNACKS

Bread & ButterUSD 12.00
Japanese Milk Bread · House Butter · Furikake
TakoyakiUSD 10.00
Battered Octopus · Salsa Macha Aioli · Takoyaki Sauce ·Scallions · Bonito Flakes
FriesUSD 5.00
Salt · Shiso Furikake

BITES

Cold Soba NoodlesUSD 22.00
Soy Vinaigrette · Shitake · Scallions · Avocado · Cucumber · Hamachi · Sesame
Sizzling CheeseburgerUSD 24.00
6 oz Beef Patty · Brioche Bun · Cheese Sauce · Pickles
Pork BaoUSD 22.00
Al Pastor Grilled Pork · Pineapple Salsa · Fermented Habanero · Cilantro

INDULGE

Golden Osetra CaviarUSD 100.00
Crème Fraiche · House Chips · Furikake
DessertUSD 9.00
Housemade French Vanilla · Almond Strussel · Black Sesame Caramel

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Alter Ego Cocktail Club.

4.8

(137)

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Jose / Silicon Valley
Best Overall
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Best Ambience
San Jose / Silicon Valley
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alter Ego Cocktail Club offers a "great ambiance" with "excellent service" and "creative" cocktails. Patrons love the "spooky" vibes and "immersive" experience. Although there's occasional service inconsistency, the club's "relaxing environment" and unique drinks make it a top choice for a memorable night out.

137 Reviews

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Thomas
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been dying to come here, pun intended. The vibes were great and the service was spooky.
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Adriana
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Halloween experience was really fun and immersive as soon as we stepped through the doors. Our server was super nice and made the experience even better! The drinks and food were really creative!
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Jessica Gold
Las Vegas28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent and never had to wait long for drinks or food. The cocktails were delicious and really unique flavors
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Zulma
Los Angeles2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
When we arrived, I checked in and the lady told me someone else had said my name and they took my table. So there was confusion there and we waited 20 minutes. Once inside, we ordered drinks and it took them about 50 minutes to make. It’s almost like they forgot about us. There was a table that came after us and they got their drinks before us. When our drinks finally came, two of them were wrong.
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Jennifer Gold
San Francisco Bay Area40 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance, good service and drinks were good!
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Viannet
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful Ambiance! It was first time visiting the bar and I felt very comfortable and welcomed. They greeted us with a potion and took us through the back to our reserved table. We had a total of 4 drinks and an appetizer. The takoyaki was good it had about 5 pieces. Overall it was a great experience and I’d definitely go back!!
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Kathleen Gold
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious cocktails excellent service and great people watching
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Debbie Gold
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed it! Servers very nice! Drinks kinda high cost, overall like it and will go again!
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Vanessa Gold
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 August 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
3 stars go to the drinks and the server/bartender who took care of us. Unfortunately, the door person, hostess, and busser left a lot to be desired. The door person allowed at least two other parties to take their leftover food with them, but insisted that we leave our one bag by the front door. It felt inconsistent and unnecessary. We also arrived a little early for our reservation. When we checked in, the hostess told me she would either text me or come get me from the bar when our table was ready. Five minutes after our reservation time, we still hadn’t heard anything, so we had to go back and check with her ourselves. She then told us our table was ready. After we were seated, I asked the busser if we could move to a booth. Instead of checking for us, she told me to ask the hostess myself. While these may seem like small things, the overall experience would have been much better if the staff had been more attentive and willing to help. I think the staff could use better training and communication to provide a more consistent and welcoming customer experience. Also, I wouldn’t really consider this a speakeasy bar. I’d describe it more as a bar with themed/costumed cocktails. The drinks were good, but the service and overall experience didn’t live up to what we expected.
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Alexis
Asheville / Western North Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a fun place! The service was absolutely incredible and the drinks are so creative--and delicious. Definitely would recommend.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Lounge, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–02:00
Contact
(408) 703-2084
Website
https://www.stillog.bar/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
66 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113-2406
Area
San Jose
Cross street
1st Street
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wine

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FAQs

Fridays and Saturdays are ideal if you want the late-night After Hours vibe, the venue shifts to a casual After Hours experience on those nights.

Yes, Alter Ego Cocktail Club is a dimly lit, intimate speakeasy with creative cocktails, and multiple guests specifically praise it as a great spot for a romantic night out.

Alter Ego’s After Hours on Fridays and Saturdays (11pm–close) is perfect for a casual late‑night vibe; for the full seated cocktail-and-small-plates experience, visit early evening after they open at 5pm.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate for a visit to Alter Ego Cocktail Club.

Alter Ego Cocktail Club is a dimly lit, intimate speakeasy-style lounge tucked behind Still O.G., with tableside service, an upscale, sexy vibe, and music that some guests describe as loud.

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Alter Ego Cocktail Club

4.8

$50 and over

Lounge

San Jose

Make a booking

2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Alter Ego Cocktail Club

Make a booking

Alter Ego Cocktail Club

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

THE COCKTAILS

ASTERIOD BLUESUSD 20.00

CALABRIAN SPRITZUSD 19.00

PROXIMA VIDAUSD 20.00

SESAME STREETUSD 19.00

CANTALOOPUSD 19.00

ANNABEL LEEUSD 20.00

CANYON LULLABYUSD 20.00

SILK ROAD PROJECTUSD 19.00

WICKED GARDENUSD 18.00

LA COSA NOSTRAUSD 22.00

EASY TIGERUSD 19.00

OAK+EMBERUSD 21.00

KYUSHU COFFEEUSD 19.00

BUSTER+BABSUSD 40.00

DOGFIGHTUSD 20.00

COCONUT PETEUSD 19.00

ZERO PROOF

What’s Up DocUSD 14.00

LICKETY SPLITUSD 14.00

SYMPHONY IN BLACKUSD 13.00

YO’ ADRIANUSD 14.00

BEER

West Coast IPA USD 10.00

Hazy IPA USD 10.00

PilsnerUSD 9.00

Dry Cider USD 9.00

Miller High Life / American LagerUSD 5.00

WINE

Sancerre

Chardonnay

Pinot Noir

Cabernet Sauvignon

Rose

Mumm Brut Gordon Rouge Champagne

Veuve Fourny & Fils, 1er Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, FR

Dom Perignon, Brut, Champagne, FR

THE FOOD

SutekiUSD 18.00

NegimaUSD 9.00

EringiUSD 8.00

ShishitoUSD 7.00

SNACKS

Bread & ButterUSD 12.00

TakoyakiUSD 10.00

FriesUSD 5.00

BITES

Cold Soba NoodlesUSD 22.00

Sizzling CheeseburgerUSD 24.00

Pork BaoUSD 22.00

INDULGE

Golden Osetra CaviarUSD 100.00

DessertUSD 9.00

Loved For

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Dining areas

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