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Top Craft Breweries & Taprooms in San Jose, California (28 listed spots)

28 taprooms in this city. Filter by amenities to match the vibe you want tonight. Browse all California taprooms.

Updated Sep 12, 2026

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As of 2026, San Jose, California features 28 active craft breweries and taprooms. Top-rated dog-friendly options include Ale House Brewing and Bison Brewing, while Camino Brewing Co offers outdoor patio seating with regular food truck rotations.

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Machine-readable table of 28 active taprooms in San Jose, California.

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Taprooms in San Jose, California with dog-friendly, patio, food-truck, and website columns.
Taproom NameNeighborhoodDog FriendlyPatioFood TrucksWebsite
Ale House BrewingSan JoseYesNoYes—
Almaden Valley WinerySAN JOSENoNoNo—
Atherton Wine ImportsSAN JOSENoNoNo—
Bison BrewingSan JoseYesYesNoWebsite
Camino Brewing CoSan JoseYesYesYesWebsite
Geartooth AlewerksSan JoseYesYesYesWebsite
Gordon Biersch BrewingSan JoseYesYesNoWebsite
Hapa's BrewingSan JoseYesYesYesWebsite
Hermitage BrewingSan JoseNoYesNoWebsite
J. Lohr WinerySAN JOSENoNoNo—
J. Lohr WinerySan JoseNoNoNo—
Santa Clara Valley BrewingSan JoseYesYesYesWebsite
Strike BrewingSan JoseYesYesNoWebsite
Uproar BrewingSan JoseYesYesYesWebsite
Whole Foods Market Brewing Company- Floodcraft BrewingSan JoseNoYesYesWebsite
10th Street DistillerySan JoseNoNoNoWebsite
55 SouthSan JoseNoNoNoWebsite
BrewtalitySan JoseNoNoNoWebsite
Clandestine BrewingSan JoseNoNoYesWebsite
Coterie WinerySan JoseNoNoNoWebsite
Five PointsSan JoseNoNoNoWebsite
Fox TalesSan JoseNoNoNoWebsite
Jtown PizzaSan JoseNoYesNoWebsite
Moksha BeerSan JoseNoNoNoWebsite
Narrative FermentationsSan JoseNoNoNo—
S27 Alehouse & BrewerySan JoseNoNoNoWebsite
Skewers & BrewSan JoseNoNoNoWebsite
South Bay BrewcoSan JoseNoNoYes—

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Taproom FAQs for San Jose

What is the best dog-friendly taproom in San Jose?

Ale House Brewing is a top dog-friendly taproom in San Jose, with Bison Brewing also welcoming pups. Look for the dog-friendly filter on this hub.

Which breweries in San Jose have outdoor patios?

Bison Brewing, Camino Brewing Co, Geartooth Alewerks list outdoor patio seating. Patio listings on Taprooms Near Me also cover fire-pit and heater nights.

Where are food trucks parked near San Jose taprooms?

Ale House Brewing, Camino Brewing Co, Geartooth Alewerks list food trucks in San Jose. Open those brewery pages for the current rotation.

Are taprooms in San Jose kid-friendly?

Yes. Ale House Brewing and Bison Brewing are listed as family / kid-friendly in San Jose. Confirm family hours with the venue.

How many craft breweries operate in San Jose, California?

As of 2026, Taprooms Near Me lists 28 active craft breweries and taprooms in San Jose, California.