What to do and see in Kyoto, Kinki: The Best Bars & Clubs

July 23, 2021 Leida Jutras

The shrines and temples of Kyoto offer a rare link between modern life in the city and its very ancient past. The Shimogamo Shrine dates to the 6th century and seems suspended in time, its serenity and spiritual power still palpable. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, then see the life-sized Thousand Armed Kannon statues of Sanjūsangen-dō. Enjoy traditional geisha performances, then savor a tranquil meal at a restaurant overlooking the Kamo River.
Restaurants in Kyoto

1. Bar Cordon Noir

121 Ishiyacho, Nakagyo-ku Matsushimaya Bldg.3F, Kyoto 604-8002 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-212-3288 http://bar-navi.suntory.co.jp/shop/0752123288
Excellent
94%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 18 reviews

Bar Cordon Noir

2. Bartonbo

191-7 Shimokorikicho, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-8016 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-213-2676 http://www.bartonbo.com/
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

Bartonbo

3. L'Escamoteur Bar

138-9 Saisekidori, Shijosagaru, Saitocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8012 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-708-8511 https://www.facebook.com/pages/L-Escamoteur/1392735951033939?sk=timeline
Excellent
88%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 234 reviews

L'Escamoteur Bar

Vintage Cocktails, Old-Time Atmosphere, Magic House, Elixirs and Mystery. Are you ready to take a step into the unknown?!

Reviewed By gracecyl - Singapore, Singapore

My boyfriend and I absolutely enjoyed our time here at L’escomoteur. Seriously the ambience and setting is FANTASTIC!! All the tools and props are wonderfully curated to fit the intended aesthetics of this magical bar. The cocktail menu was insane. Very thoughtfully crafted with interesting ingredients you never thought would go well together to give multi-dimensional drinks that was so full of depth and flavour. We both had 6 drinks in total and we would have more if we didn’t spend our dinner time queuing and had to rush off before all the other restaurants closed for dinner. This place is such a gem and I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone coming to Kyoto!!! Please. This is absolutely one of the highlights of my entire Japan trip. Thank you Christophe!

4. Bar Next

534-18 Ebisucho, Kawaramachidori-Sanjo-agaru-Futasujime-Higashi-iru, Nakagyo-ku 1f, Kyoto 604-8005 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-254-6161 http://www.barnext.jp/
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

Bar Next

We have many kinds of Japanise liquor Whisky,Gin,Vodlka... We have English Menu. Please show picture in this site. Because ,English Menu is published This picture page . See you at the our shop!

5. SURFDISCO

97 Shincho, Nishikiyamachi Shijo Agaru, Shimogyo-Ku Imagium Bldg 8F, Kyoto 606-8357 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-212-1173 [email protected] http://www.surfdisco.jp
Excellent
93%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 30 reviews

SURFDISCO

6. Concrete Bar

184 Kiyamachidori-Sanjosagaru-Zaimokucho, Nakagyo-Ku Miyako Kaikan 1F, Kyoto 604-8017 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-212-7970 http://www.doctor-kyoto.jp/concretebar/access.html
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

Concrete Bar

7. The Hotaru

179 Zaimokucho Kiyacho-Dori, Nakagyo-Ku 6F FS Kiyacho Bldg, Kyoto 604-8017 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-212-8558 [email protected] http://iflyer.tv/TheHotaru/
Excellent
83%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 6 reviews

The Hotaru

8. Hangobar

347 Giommachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-Ku 201 2F Fuki-Bldg. 201 2F, Kyoto 605-0073 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-748-1818
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 12 reviews

Hangobar

9. Bar Out Loop Way

209-3 Nabeyacho Kiyamachidori Shijo Agaru, Nakagyo-ku Hotta Bldg. Kiyamachi 5F, Kyoto 604-8015 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-213-0160 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bar-Out-Loop-Way/165774556804443
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 5 reviews

Bar Out Loop Way

10. Ki Bar

122-1 Ishiyacho, Pontocho, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-8002 Kyoto Prefecture +81 90-8481-9562 [email protected] http://www.kibarkyoto.com
Excellent
90%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 69 reviews

Ki Bar

Ki Bar is a 3 floor BAR on Pontocho in the traditional part of downtown Kyoto. We have a bar on the 1st floor, lounge on the 2nd and karaoke on the 3rd. We offer beer, wine and Japanese sake and sho chu plus lots of cocktails, an amazing WHISKEY collection and NO cover charge. Food is also available. If you're visiting Kyoto for the first time, stop by if you need any sightseeing tips or restaurant recommendations. Just ask Shaheed or Diana - they're a wealth of information on Kyoto. This is a great place to come by yourself and make some new friends or even in groups - Fun for everyone!!! Non-smoking on the 2nd & 3rd floors.

Reviewed By Francescafagotto - Oriago di Mira, Italy

Great staff, great customers, great company. We met interesting characters that made our stay in Kyoto, we had so much fun with Shaheed, Sean and special guest Archie! Small but cozy place, a must if you're in Kyoto! Nice choice of craft beers and local sakes (must try the Kyoto Martini). Definitely Recommend and will come back!

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