and at the airport...who would have thought?!!? But it's true. Martini Monkey's Jay is one of the most well-schooled mixologists (not bartender, but mixologist) in the Sothern Bay Area. My sister and I have been here 5 times on our way back to the East Coast. Wish we could fly more often! Would give us an excuse to go to the Martini Monkey more. Jay really knows cocktails, spirits, and can explain just about anything to you from single malt scotch to aged rum to classic cocktails to new-school creations. Great tasting, well-balanced cocktails, the funkiest, most eclectic music mix I've ever heard at a bar (apparently Jay mixes the music too), friendly service with a smile, cool atmosphere (retro meets tiki meets modern bar), and good times all around. Unfortunately, last time we were, we found out that Jay might not be there much longer. Note to Martini Monkey owners = KEEP THIS GUY AROUND!!\r
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Next time I'm flying out of San Jose Airport, we're hitting the Martini Monkey again. Now if we can just convince the owners to open one of these OUTSIDE of the the airport here in the South bay somewhere! It's very much needed.\r
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HIGHLY RECOMENDED :)
Pros: Quality Cocktails, Extensive Drinks Menu, Awesome Music Mix
Cons: a bit pricey, small bar, it's in the airport
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