Best Bars in Kyoto

L'Escamoteur is a well known-bar in the city of Kyoto in Japan. It is a very chic and modern bar with a lively and friendly décor. It is especially popular with international travelers that are visiting Japan and are glad to exchange experiences with people that speak in the same language as them. Though the prices are slightly high, the quality of drinks is extremely worth it. L'Escamoteur can be found at Shimogyo-ku and is open from 7p to 1a through the week, except on Thursdays.

Shishin Samurai Cafe & Bar is a gem of an establishment at Kamimyōkakujichō, Nakagyou in the city of Kyoto. The bar is housed within a lovely old house which dates back to over a century. Most of its patrons are the residents of the area. But if a tourist does happen to chance upon it, he is greeted with much warmth and affection and soon ends up with a whole new bunch of Japanese friends.

Bar Calvador is a one of a kind bar in the city of Kyota. Calvador is a French drink made from apples. The owner and manager Hiroyuki Takayama has the largest and most intense collection of calvados with some bottles that even date back to the 1800s. Not surprisingly calvados are the main liqueur served, however if they are not to your taste, you can order something else. The gastro-pub and microbrewery is relatively expensive but definitely a must-experience.

In Kyoto the Sake savoring tradition is alive and kicking, and at Yoramu's the cycle comes almost full circle. Be ready for lots of animated discussion about the fermentation technique of this rice wine, if it's your first time out at Yoramu's. A comfortable setting is another reason you'll want to be here, just for the sake of it!

Hello Dolly is a unique jazz club in Ponto-chō, the nightlife region of the Japanese city of Kyoto. It is open from 6p to 1a all through the week. It is well known for the live musicians that play there on Friday and Saturdays, as well as its view of the Kamo River. The décor is appropriately retro with velvet chairs and album covers as decoration. Jazz lovers love the records played here and also that it has retained its old-fashioned look in a fast-changing world.

One of the more veteran bars, Bar K6 has been around for two decades on Kyoto's nocturnal scene. Serving a few local craft beers and some creative cocktails, the bar is most known for its collection of a staggering 600 single malts. Whiskey lovers can rejoice and throw back their preferred single malt, while the rest can munch on some delicious Scottish fare, such as the haggis pizza, for starters.

Atlantis is a pub in Kyoto that is very popular with tourists. This is because the staff is well-versed in English and the menu and customs are easy to understand. One of the hippest places in town, it draws in the fair and the famous. The bar is especially popular in summers, with its cooling seating outdoors by River Kamogawa and delicious chilled drinks. It is located in the Ponto-chō area of town and is usually quite crowded.

World Peace Love is one of the city of Kyoto’s largest and most happening nightclubs. The club is known for its elaborate events. The interiors house two dance floors and even provide a locker service where patrons can store their things. Every week they add an interesting twist to the celebration in the form of a Latin Night or some Reggae scenes and so on. It was established in 2001 and has since then retained its popularity.