Cash Only

A good bartender makes your drink right, and can recommend good local restaurants. A GREAT bartender hand-makes a beautiful glass of ice cold, bubbly, fresh-citrus water and slides it in front of you (without you asking for it!) and then offers you half of their lunch. And that's ON TOP of attentive, quick, friendly service of ice-cold beer and shockingly cheap whiskey! (Shout out to G, perhaps the best bartender on planet earth.) Couldn't be more impressed with Cash Only and will tell everyone I know to come here when they're in town. My only regret is that I wasn't allowed to just move in.

One of my favorite cocktail bars! Drinks are amazing and reasonably priced. Jay is an amazing mixologist who is always happy to work with me and introduce me to new cocktails (though it's hard not to go with the $7 Sazerac!). Whether you're kicking off your day at noon or wrapping it up after midnight, Cash Only is always a good time! When there, be sure to ask about their barrel select program!

I used to love this bar it was my favorite even considered it my top 10. Loved the jack apples, frozen Irish coffee etc... but man they are quick to turn on you. I always tipped between 40% to 60% even wait my turn patiently. I loved the pool table too!!!! Like the guy that said security being insecure is right most of them are not fit for the job. Also let's in under 21 people in. Also try to say I was sleeping when I was literally waiting for my turn in pool while I was reading a chess board.

Whiskey apple a day, keeps the doctor away! But also their 5$ beer cans are super enjoyable in this laidback and cozy environment furnished with antique beer signs, cherry red upholstered wooden furniture. Not to mention, out of my last 10 or so plus visits, not a single bartender has ever disappointed, Great Drinks, Great Service, Great Vibes. ALSO , its CASH ONLY! Highly recommend the whiskey apple

I don't know about honky tonk, but this place was a lot of fun. The music playing was anything but honky tonk unless you use the restroom. Definitely get the apple cocktail (can't remember the name), this was a refreshing delight. Bartenders are super friendly as is the atmosphere in general. Lastly be aware, as the name suggests, they only accept cash. With that all said, would I come back? Hell yes!

A Johnny Cash themed honky-tonk? In San Jose? Accessible, if narrow? Queer friendly? Last thing I expected to find, but glad I did. Decent priced drinks, great vibes, old school outlaw country playing overhead, pool table, impeccable service. 4.7/5 🌟 would recommend.

It's very rare you see a classic style dive bar with a craft cocktail feel. Some people were there drinking a bud light with a Jameson back and others a sazerac or a last word. I was so confused but happy

Smells exactly like a dive bar. Highly recommend for anyone looking for someplace other than a cookie cutter metal bar stool. Johnny Cash mural and music selection completely on point. Menu on an old letter sign as well.

Delicious drinks Empowered staff (meaning, they will correct your shit if you don't drink the drinks right) Pool table is set up like King of the Hill Don't go if you suck as a person.. that messes it up for the rest of us

Used to come here all the time but recently there's this horrible employee with long hair and a neck beard and hate who always says our IDs are fake and looks a super long time. Idk how easy it is to fake a REAL CA ID but I don't think it's that easy to fake. Don't think I'm gonna bother with this establishment again since they refuse people with legitimate IDs service. Drinks are good tho with the fresh juice, and the aesthetic is nice. They got 2 pool tables too. Very popular with young ppl on the weekends

This bar has so much character. What I love most is their fresh squeezed juice for cocktails. My go-to order is always a greyhound. Also very nice to have affordable beverages!!

This place is my go to for a few drinks and good vibes. Usually not super packed, but good crowds. And as the name states it is CASH ONLY, but not to worry if you don't have any on you because they have a couple ATMs available with only about a $1 service fee. So the vibe is very classic and all the bartenders are great and attentive! Haven't seen him in a while but Jay was the BEST. They also have a pool table for anyone interested! So onto the drinks (the best part) not only are the prices great but the few specialty drinks they're known for are to die for. Specifically their frozen Irish coffee and their whiskey apple (trust me). Even if you're not a big whiskey drinker I promise you'll enjoy either of these. I'll always recommend Cash Only!

good even the weather very homey and aesthetically pleasing. Drinks are fair priced which is amazing. cheers! also staffing is super quick

Met a couple of friends after work. The place is literally "ca$h only!" they do have an ATM. The place is pretty nice with the wall décor and pictures. My friends ordered beer and shots. I ordered an Irish coffee, it was pretty good like a frozen coffee with a shot. fast service!

My wife and I used to hang here years ago when it was called Dive Bar. It's transformed and is a great Downtown San Jose bar to hangout after work (if you work downtown). No attitude bartenders and regulars. My go to is the Whiskey Apple or the Greyhound. As the bar's name states, "Cash Only." Don't worry. There's an ATM by the jukebox against the wall with the great mural of Johnny Cash. If you're looking for a downtown bar with no nonsense drinks (whiskey and beer), down to earth bartenders, and a chill vibe, then head on over to Cash Only.

Awesome staff! While the pool table is $2 a game they leave it open for free so much that it more then makes up for it. Im always greeted at the door with a handshake and a smile. Always a good crowd and good vibe. As the name suggests, it is cash only. Definitely give it a try

I went here for Halloween, and the scariest thing was the margarita. Tasted like dishwasher liquid at best :)

My bad had the wrong pics owner pointed out. Thank you for looking at my review and advising of my mistake l. Says a lot about the owner-

Great bar, obviously by the name if you didn't figure it out the Bar is Cash Only, no cards. They do have a ATM inside which only charges $1 per transaction which is very convenient. I recommend the Whiskey Apple, good drink, they juice the green apples right in front of you at the bar. Really refreshing drink, but be careful it will sneak up on you. Also, if it's hot out or you pop in early you must try the frozen Irish coffee. It's so unique and won't find anything like it in San Jose. It's really good and you'll have more than one.

If no stars was an option, that is what I would have clicked. To begin, entering the bar the bouncer took a very long time to check out id's then claimed one was fake when we were all of age. After that barrier, we got in and ordered some drinks but they all tasted watered down and like dish soap, if I were you I suggest not ordering a margarita. Lastly, the ambience of the bar was scary to say the least, it does not feel like a safe space and the bouncer was a total creep staring at my friends while we were ordering our drinks inside. P.S. To the bouncer who's mental capacity is shorter than his four foot height, I hope you learn to treat others well and stop being such a creep to woman.

Turns out this place is truly cash only! They have an atm so it's no big deal but drinks here are pretty pricey for the quantity and the atmosphere felt a little dull. This is a great place to kick back with some friends and have a chill night. The service was good but the bar seemed a bit understaffed. I came during the holiday season so it's also just possible that there was more traffic than a normal Thursday! There's one pool table in the back for those who like to play.

Clean and inviting. Awesome jukebox, friendly and hard working bartender that made great drinks. I loved the vintage beer signs and overall vibe, I highly recommend.

Unique experience. Great boiler makers and the bartender was super attentive and had a great attitude. I would say the only thing as other reviews state it's a cash only bar. Little darker ambiance, but still a lots of original neon signs. Also enjoy the Johnny Cash music in the bathrooms(if you happen to use one).

A cash-only, Western-themed bar located on Santa Clara St., right next to Hom's Kitchen. It's a neat place with dim lights and a chill ambiance. I came in on a Wednesday night with some friends and it wasn't too busy, so we were able to order right away. Definitely recommend the Frozen Irish Coffee drink! It tastes like a latte and you can barely taste the alcohol in it. I don't drink often, but this drink went down SO smooth. If you like coffee, highly recommend giving this a try! They also let you take the black cups home, which make super cute souvenirs! It's located on a busy main street, so there isn't really parking. Me and my friends had to park far away and walk. The alternative is to park in one of the DTSJ parking garages. Definitely worth a try!

Sooo, same problem about IDs. The person at the door took super long time to check my friend's ID, saying his "app" doesn't scan the ID. I don't know what is up with his app and the bar's way of checking ID but I guess it will up to his decision whether an ID is fake or not, or if he has bias on specific groups of customers. We tried to have some chill time on a tuesday night and thought the bar was a good choice but I guess the frustration is not worth the second try. Hope the owner can take a look into this since I personally think the bar could be a nice place to hang.

Didn't believe the name was Cash Only, but it is. Just like the name, it's a cash only bar, so bring cash. Went on a Saturday, which was busy but the bartenders are quick. They do have beers on tabs & some in cans, they have a apple whisky drink made with fresh green apples & a coffee drink which is amazing!!! They have do have some pool tables but normally are taken up during the weekend. Security guy was awesome, friendly & funny. Good guy, overall Would love to come check this place during the week rather than the weekend. Chill vibes here.

Nothing like it in the area, what you see is what you get IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE do yourself a favor get some apple whiskeys and just enjoy the crowd, no thrills no bs and that's what a bar should be. great pours great prices come in have. a good time and we're all accepting just don't make a fool of yourself baby

How can I rate 0 stars? Where do I even start... The ambiance gave me and all my friends hostile vibes. As soon as we started to get in my friends were refused as they were told their real IDs were fake. We left as we did not feel the need to try to argue with a short angry male bouncer. We left without our REAL IDs and had to cut the night short as we had lost our way to have any chance of getting in anywhere else. Reading other reviews as this has been an issue in the past we were not the bit surprised.

Great bar, great atmosphere, great doorman. Mikey at the front door helped us with someone who followed us 3 blocks. Great pool area in the back. Jay the bartender was patient and helpful. Coming back soon!

To get it out of the way, YES this place is indeed ca$h only. Now to better things, what a little hidden gem this is! It's like a cross between a fancy cocktail bar and your local dive bar. The decor is nice with a jukebox in the center of the place and Johnny Cash everywhere. As for drinks, most are $10 to my memory. The menu is not extensive so your group can probably try them all. My favorites are the Frozen Irish Coffee and the Whiskey Apple (made with fresh apples!). I usually find myself at the cluster of bars a few blocks away each time I come to DTSJ, but with this lovely addition, I know I've got one more to add to my list whenever I visit.

Me and my husband came to celebrate our early anniversary and were met with the worst service i've experienced in my 35 years of life. We ordered an IPA and a dirty martini to start. When the drinks came, my husband noticed nat's floating in the beer. After this we demanded refunds for our wasted time and money. The manager on clock refused our refund which I found highly unprofessional. If there was an option for zero stars you know what I would've picked. Not only have they tainted our anniversary but they ruined our night overall.

Where's the zero star option ? Me and my friends wanted to have a chill night and decided to go to this bar. First mistake. Not only did the "bouncer" give us weird vibes by checking me and my girl friends out, that small man took our very much real id's. Ended up getting them back, but still felt belittled by the interaction overall. Would not recommend due to the uncleanliness of this establishment and overall vibe.

The service is good and the ambiance of the bar is unique, the lost star comes from the drinks. I ordered the whiskey sour (they are known for this drink) and it tasted like watered down whiskey. I also ordered a daiquiri and it was not blended nor made very well. This is my personal opinion but I would not order any cocktails from here since they can't seem to make their signature drink that great. Maybe just go for the ambiance and get a beer.

Fun vibe! Let me preface by saying I don't drink, I'm not a fan of it. My friends wanted to grab a drink here after our comedy show around the corner. I really enjoyed the ambiance of the place, I hadn't been since it used to be a dive bar. In true fashion I ordered a coke to drink but I really wish they had a diet or even a coke zero option. Nonetheless I enjoyed my drink with the vibe. This place is really nice for a date spot or to hang and catch-up with friends. My friends love the whiskey apple drink so I can only speak to that but this place seems to be popular so they must have good drinks! The only negative that stood out was my friend requested a certain whiskey and the bar tender said they didn't have it but she clearly saw it displayed on the shelf. Not sure why happened there.

As the name says - they Only take Cash! No CC, Venmo, Applepay...I think its great! Very good prices on drinks. Everyone we came across from the bartenders to other customers were very friendly & down to earth. Had a good, relaxing time there.

BRING CASH BC ITS CASH ONLY. They do have ATMs inside. a western bar fashioned after Johnny Cash, I didn't know what to expect. My friend and I were walking around dtsj and saw the retro leather booths and warm red lighting so we had to check it out. Their whiskey apple is delicious. They press the green apple fresh for each drink and at $11 a drink, what a deal. They do have a limited menu but for the quality drinks they offer, it's all good. Next time I'ma try their frozen Irish coffee because boozy iced coffee at night? Hell yeah. Lots of seating available and they do have a pool table in the back. You need to ask the bartenders for coins for the pool table. This bar is walking distance from seven seas sushi, mini boss and good time bar and paper planes. Come check it out for a low-key drink and a chill time.

Whiskey Apple is the go to. The place is as the name goes, it's Cash Only; which is also an ode to Johnny Cash

This place is too cute. I also love a good pun. It's literally cash only - so make sure to have some cash on hand or use the atm. I will say as more of a cocktail girly, it was a little strong for me so I had to limit myself to two. The bartenders are kind and I appreciate that they don't over serve like some of the other places downtown. The service is awesome, I just wish more people would come!

12/19/2024 Hi ladies ... was waiting for the restroom an intoxicated guy in a sharks jersey came leaning against the wall hovering over my friend. When the restroom became available I didn't feel comfortable leaving her so I had my friend come in with me. Theres a sign that says one person at a time but I've been to this bar multiple times to know this is not being monitored at all, others do the same. I didn't realize the guy had told my friend to stay out as I had walked in so he kept the door open as im starting to take off my clothes. He proceeds to tell me it's one person at a time as he's visibly drunk. I have her wait outside and when I walk out we had a verbal altercation to the point this guy starts cussing me out and tells me he's an employee(off the clock). I don't care who you are there's a way to go about things, while your drunk is not it. Employees on the clock should have noticed this and told him to walk away. A bartender that I let cut the line comes out and doesn't even bother to understand what's going on tells me I have to leave. They start yelling for Mickey and he comes and says I have to leave while I'm still waiting for my friend to finish using the restroom. As she came out we walked out of the bar and didn't say another word....sharks jersey comes out the bar yelling to "suck his dick". I'm near the corner light while he's yelling this and makes a jerking motion. I didn't even have a drink all I drank was water. For the owner Cache it's disgusting that you have people like this working for you and don't try to make an excuse that they're good people or that they're trying. From your previous comments you've said "folks get turned away at our door for being aggressive, intoxicated or otherwise unsafe amongst our respectable and laid back clientele". Check the cameras he's not the exception. I hope none of your daughters, nieces, moms or wives ever experience a night out where they encounter this. If I felt comfortable to go to the restroom alone I would but even in pairs it's clearly not safe even from your own employees. This incident was extremely childish, pathetic, patronizing, estrogen filled night. Regardless you will fail to even comprehend my point of view because you'll back up your employees who do no wrong in your eyes.

I love this place. Amazing atmosphere and delicious drinks. Bartenders are on top of it. Perfect place for a chill night out with friends!

Decent dive bar in Dtsj. Feels new and not run down. As the name indicates it is cash only. Not crowded and no cover. Drinks are decent. There's a pool table in the back room.

Very casual, laidback, and unpretentious spot with reasonably priced drinks. The bartenders were fast and the bar is literally cash only,

My friend and I came here for a quick drink on a Wednesday evening. We came here pretty early in the evening, and it wasn't crowded at all. Plenty of seats around available, but we chose to sit by the bar. They have a good variety of drinks available, and the bartender who helped us was pretty friendly! It was originally a quiet evening, but the music got a bit louder as it got later into the night. The ambience reminds of a pretty typical bar I would say, more on the dive bar side. The Cash Only name is quite literal. Remember to bring cash if you're looking to come here!

Usually have a good time here but yesterday one of the barbacks (black hair with ponytail) was extremely rude bumping into everyone. Even when there was space to walk by, he would always bump into people for no reason as he's walking through. He did this several times and not once did he apologize which shows it was intentional. No idea who he thinks he is or what his problem is...

Maybe it's just not my vibe? Yes, this place actually is cash only (we initially questioned whether this was truth in advertising or just a cute name). They do have two ATMs though, so no worries if you don't walk in with cash. They have a limited menu, though some creative offerings. I had the whiskey apple one night, which was very flavorful but STRONG. I couldn't finish it (though note it was not my first drink of the night). The second night I had the daquiri, which was flavorful and a bit more balanced for me. Drink prices seemed reasonable to me. Friends had the frozen Irish coffee and loved it. They call their vibe "west coast honkytonk," which I think is spot again (though again, maybe just not quite for me). There was a lot of seating, and both times we went we were able to find seating for everyone in our group. It can get very loud in there, which again, isn't surprising, so just be warned. Overall, it's a cheaper option for some unique drinks. And if you like the 'honky tonk' vice then it should be right up your alley.

Great local bar joint. They are a whiskey bar and they LOVE Johnny Cash. Great vibe, amazing drinks. Decently priced. Hidden gem if you ask me. I love their Frozen Irish Coffee. It's probably the only thing I get there. And it's SO FREAKING GOOD! This is our go to spot if we're in that area. Definitely on our top 3 places to go downtown.

Pros: - Great interior of a bar with a nice bar top, seating, and feels like your traditional old school bar. Never too crowded and just feels like a great dive bar experience at a more upscale area - Love the theme with Johnny Cash music and having boil maker shot+beer menu - Drinks are not expensive, very reasonably priced for their whole menu! Cons: - Cash only... literally, they only accept cash, no card. Could be a problem for most who don't carry cash anymore - Menu is digital aside from a smaller specials menu which can be annoying Overall- pretty cool place, would come back again!

05/22/2023 Cash Only--SJ Cash Only is a cool bar to go to when you don't care how long it takes for your drink to come out. It's also a good place to go to if you want to be ignored by some bartenders if you're not used to being in bars. Lol all jokes aside, the drinks are good! I got the daiquiri with dark rum. Delicious!! The local selection of beers is also a plus. It ~is~ #CASHONLY, but there's an ATM if needed. The brutal honesty: This bar lacks vibes. It is a good place to go to with a group of friends to take up space, or a good place to bring a friend/date/consultant to talk. They pride themselves on being mid. Visually, the aesthetics are there if you find the country aesthetic amusing in the middle of the Silicon Valley.

They call it "Cash Only" for a reason! Bring some cash or use their ATM. They also only play Johnny Cash music here on the jukebox. A friend recommended this whiskey bar to me and it was overall a chill place to hangout. They have one billiards table in the back. Clean bathrooms, but the music is really loud in there! They have very affordable drinks! Everything is less than $12 and their shots are only $5 too. Keep in mind: They are pretty particular about the kind of drinks they have though. So don't expect to drink anything like an AMF or Long Island. My drink recommendations: + Whiskey Apple: They juice a whole green apple for this drink! Fresh apple juice with whiskey? I was a pretty big fan of this drink. Very easy to drink. + Frozen Irish Coffee: I was really surprised by this one! It tastes like a spiked Starbucks Frappuccino! I was not expecting to like this drink as much as I did. If you love coffee, you NEED to try this!

Excellent bar in downtown San Jose. Like the name says this place is truly cash only. They do have an ATM machine. Very well run bar. Great bartenders that are always friendly. They juice their green apples fresh in front of you for the Apple whiskey and the Greyhound has freshly squeezed grapefruit juice as in they don't squeeze it until you order it. Love watching the guys and gals play pool anxiety just hanging out. Bought a cool shirt too!

finally tried this place and it was pretty cool. like the name says, cash only. so bring cash, if not, they have an atm available. the jukebox was broken when i came, so no johnny cash was playing. my friend has been telling me to try their whiskey apple drink! they put a whole green apple in there. i felt like the drink wasn't too strong but it was delicious. i would get it again. they also have a beer and shot special. i would get that again next time too. def a chill place to hang out and catch up with drinks! i'll be back for sure.

Amazing place to chill and have drinks. Great ambience. Crowd is good too .. It is literally Cash only so need cash . They do have an ATM machine inside though in case you forget

Super cozy little bar in downtown SJ. As the name implies, it's cash only but they have and ATM inside. I had the whisky apple which I think is their most popular drink. You can see them juicing apples for this drink so you know it's fresh and it tastes amazing. Not overly crowded on a Friday night which I can fully appreciate'

This is a cute little bar in downtown! I love the interior decor. Definitely has a western feel to it. It's cool that they have pool tables in the back if that's your thing. Just like the name of the bar indicates, it is cash only so be prepared.

I've been wanting to try this place for a long time and I finally did. Since then, I've been here about 6 times in less than two months. Definitely love the chill vibe and the staff here. Drinks here are simple but very good.

Nice drinks and awesome bartenders who will suggest whats good. Had Sezerac, Yellowstone and Whisky apple. All of them were super good. Snacks are unique and nice.

This is a Johnny Cash-inspired bar in downtown San Jose! My friend wanted to stop by and check it out, so we came here last night. I was pleasantly surprised! The greyhound was very tasty. I liked how the grapefruit juice was freshly squeezed. Had a nice tartness and really complemented the vodka. The inside has interesting decor. Bartender was very friendly. They have nice stools inside for sitting, so also like a lounge feel. However, please note that it is cash only! My friend had an apple whiskey drink and said the apple juice was good too. It is a little off the beaten path in downtown San Jose, but I'm glad I had the opportunity to stop by. Interesting bar.