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.
🍸 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.