THE BEST Bars and Nightlife in Kyoto

From hidden speakeasies to rooftop lounges — explore the best bars and nightlife in Kyoto with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

Kyoto, Japan

🍸 Bars and Nightlife in Kyoto

  • Soda Bar — A cozy cocktail bar in Gion with Japanese whisky and sake.
  • Bee’s Knees — A speakeasy-style cocktail bar with a honey and bee theme.
  • Bar K6 — A modern bar in the Kawaramachi area with craft cocktails.
  • L’Escamoteur — A whimsical cocktail bar with theatrical presentations.
  • STAND STAND — A standing sake and cocktail bar in Pontocho.
  • In the Moon — A small bar with a calm atmosphere and seasonal cocktails.
  • Genius — A cocktail bar with creative drinks near Sanjo Kawaramachi.
  • The Room — A cocktail bar and lounge with a relaxed vibe.
  • Hachi — A bar known for Japanese craft beer and small plates.
  • Bar Rocking Chair — A classic cocktail bar with comfortable seating and jazz.
  • Café La Siesta — A café and bar in Gion with views of the river.
  • Konnichiwa Bar — A casual bar popular with backpackers and international visitors.
  • Gion Tatsumi Bridge bar — A bar with a view of the Tatsumi Bridge in Gion.
  • Whisky Bar W3 — A whisky-focused bar with a large selection of Japanese and Scotch bottles.
  • Bar Bunkyu — A tiny bar with a master bartender and classic cocktails.
  • Touzan Bar — A bar in the Hyatt Regency with a refined atmosphere.
  • Kitsune — A cocktail bar inspired by Japanese folklore and ingredients.
  • Bar Main Hoonar — A small, hidden cocktail bar with a theatrical flair.
  • Vermillion Café and Bar — A café and bar near Fushimi Inari with coffee and cocktails.

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