Best Cocktail Bars Near San Jose and the South Bay | Eater SF

"The moment you step into Dr. Funk, named after a German-born physician, there’s no mistaking you’re in a tiki bar. But the team is quick to show you that it’s more than just themed decor and kitschy vibes. Sure, you’ll spot the palm fronds, jewel-toned lighting, and a few Hawaiian shirts, but the cocktail program truly shines. Dr. Funk’s Mai Tai is a legend in its own right. Since June 2025, the menu’s expanded to include seven new tropical, rum-based cocktails crafted to quench your summer thirst. Many drinks are served in playful tiki mugs fully committed to the theme. Try the Thai Chi, where Coruba dark rum is infused with Thai tea and layered with Caribbean-inspired flavors like velvet falernum and allspice dram." - Laura Zhang