Paper Plane
Cocktail bar · Historic District
72 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
Highlights
Creative cocktails & snacks in a relaxed, exposed brick space
Creative cocktails & snacks in a relaxed, exposed brick space
"“Are you really from San Jose if you haven’t met up with a Hinge date from Paper Plane?” That’s one of the posts you’ll spot on Paper Plane’s Instagram grid – and honestly, it tracks. Date or no date, this downtown San Jose staple has been impressing people for over a decade, whether it’s a lively Friday happy hour or a late-night Saturday hang. The softly glowing bar display is a stunner, and the cocktails are just as clever as they are good-looking. Expect cheekily-named punches on draft, like Don’t Tell Mom Punch, with orange curaçao, black tea, and nutmeg; and summer-ready sips like Summer ‘93, a citrusy gin cocktail topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream." - Laura Zhang
"Located in San Jose, Paper Plane embraces classic cocktails, while putting a distinct spin on all of their drinkable creations. The “Cool Hand Luke” shows off Seedlip Garden’s culinary character with cucumber juice, lime, and Fever-Tree tonic." - Vox Creative
"Miracle pop-up bar has locations in Oakland, San Jose, and Petaluma this year, with opening dates planned for November 24 at Paper Plane in San Jose." - Lauren Saria
"In San Jose the wonderland will be at Paper Plane." - Eve Batey
"Mary Palac of Paper Plane in San Jose is among the top 10 bartenders in the U.S. according to Tales of the Cocktail Foundation." - Erin Russell
