Downtown Kyoto
Spread over two floors with an open-air downstairs bar, Bungalow serves a great range of Japanese craft beer along with natural wines in a cool industrial…
Must-see nightlife in Downtown Kyoto
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Downtown Kyoto
Weekenders is a tiny coffee bar tucked away in a traditional-style building at the back of a parking lot in Downtown Kyoto. Sure, it's a strange location…
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Downtown Kyoto
Tucked away in the quiet backstreets of Downtown Kyoto, this dimly lit, dark-wood cocktail bar is a good choice for an upscale drink (though at upscale…
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Downtown Kyoto
Sama Sama is an Indonesian-owned bar that feels like a very comfortable cave somewhere near the Mediterranean. Grab a seat at the counter or make yourself…
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Downtown Kyoto
Speakeasy-style cocktail bars have been popping up in Kyoto of late, and this one hits the mark with its 'secret entrance' (look for the subtle bee sign),…
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Downtown Kyoto
The sign inside says 'Kyoto Loves Gin' and if you do too, you won't want to miss this quirky little bar. Owner Tomo infuses gin with interesting…
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Downtown Kyoto
This is a slick Ponto-chō bar that welcomes foreigners and draws a fair smattering of Kyoto’s beautiful people, and wannabe beautiful people. In summer…
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Downtown Kyoto
Named for Yoramu, the Israeli sake expert who runs Sake Bar Yoramu, this bar is highly recommended for anyone after an education in sake. It’s very small…
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Downtown Kyoto
This intimate whiskey bar is a good place to go for a quiet drink when downtown. It can only seat a handful of guests around the small wooden counter. The…
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Downtown Kyoto
This chain is a Kyoto institution and has branches across the city. Though slightly expensive, the old-Japan atmosphere makes it worth a try, especially…
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Downtown Kyoto
Looking out on scenic Kiyamachi-dōri, Taigu (formerly Tadg's Gastro Pub) is a good spot for an evening drink. Choose from an extensive selection of craft…
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Downtown Kyoto
On a pretty stretch of canal on scenic Kiyamachi-dōri, Kiln's big windows frame the view and make it the perfect spot to stare lazily while waiting for…
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Downtown Kyoto
The modern tearoom here is a great place for a break in a quiet spot in Downtown Kyoto. You can enjoy a nice cup of matcha served with a delicious Kyoto…
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Downtown Kyoto
Overlooking one of the prettiest stretches of Kiyamachi-dōri, this upscale modern Japanese bar has a great selection of single malts and some of the best…
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Downtown Kyoto
A casual tearoom attached to the Ippōdō Tea store, Kaboku serves a range of teas and provides a great break while exploring the shops in the area. Try the…
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Downtown Kyoto
World is Kyoto’s largest club and it naturally hosts some of the biggest events. It has two floors, a dance floor and lockers where you can leave your…
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Downtown Kyoto
This izakaya-cum-bar on Kiyamachi-dōri is a great choice for a drink in Kyoto and attracts a mix of locals and foreigners. It offers cheap bar snacks (…
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Downtown Kyoto
If you're in need of a coffee break while boutique shopping downtown, stop in at this small cafe that does excellent single-origin brew from locally…
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Downtown Kyoto
This is the only Korean teahouse we’ve ever seen in Japan. It’s a good place to go when you need a change from the creeping monoculture of coffee chain…
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Downtown Kyoto
This is a raucous student izakaya (Japanese pub-eatery) with a log-cabin interior located in the Kiyamachi area. There’s a big menu to choose from and…
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Downtown Kyoto
If you prefer your clubs on the smaller scale, Butterfly's a good choice. It's on the quiet side during the week but on weekends it gets jumping with a…
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Downtown Kyoto
This fruit-juice specialist in Nishiki Market whips up all the usual favourites plus some exotics, such as dragonfruit juice. Look for the fruit on…
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Downtown Kyoto
At the northern end of Kiyamachi-dōri, this little reggae bar is a decent place for a drink on weekdays, but on Friday and Saturday nights you’ll have no…
