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Ranking

Bars in Kyoto

18 places in the "Bars" selection: editorial grades from A+ to F, prices, Tabelog scores and a map.

Places ranked: 18

Calvador: A World-Class Calvados Library
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Calvador: A World-Class Calvados Library

Kyoto · Bar

An intimate 8-seat counter bar in Kyoto's Nakagyo ward, home to one of the world's most extensive Calvados collections. A destination for spirits connoisseurs seeking rare vintages and expert guidance.

$$$$$

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BAR Kingdom: Bespoke Fruit Cocktails in Kyoto
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BAR Kingdom: Bespoke Fruit Cocktails in Kyoto

Kyoto · Bar

In a renovated Kyoto townhouse (machiya), BAR Kingdom offers a menu-less experience where master bartenders craft bespoke cocktails from seasonal fruits, served with theatrical flair at a long wooden counter.

$$$$$

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Takocho: Historic Kyoto-Style Oden
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Takocho: Historic Kyoto-Style Oden

Kyoto · Bar

A celebrated 140-year-old oden bar in Kyoto's Miyagawasuji district. Visitors come for the intimate counter experience and its famously tender octopus, simmered in a remarkably clear and delicate dashi.

$$$$$

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Tachinomi Sharp: Refined Izakaya Fare, Standing Room Only
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Tachinomi Sharp: Refined Izakaya Fare, Standing Room Only

Kyoto · Bar

A tiny standing bar in Kyoto serving creative, high-end small plates from a former fine-dining chef at izakaya prices. Go for the exceptional value and the huge, well-priced sake list.

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Sakaba Ikura Mokuzai: Lumber Yard Standing Izakaya
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Sakaba Ikura Mokuzai: Lumber Yard Standing Izakaya

Kyoto · Bar

In Kyoto's Kamigyo ward, a working lumber yard transforms into a celebrated standing izakaya by night. It's known for high-quality charcoal-grilled seafood and a lively, local atmosphere.

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Nishitomiya: Artisanal Croquettes and Natural Wine
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Nishitomiya: Artisanal Croquettes and Natural Wine

Kyoto · Bar

A dedicated croquette bar in Kyoto's Higashiyama district. Nishitomiya (NISHITOMIYA) elevates the humble croquette into a crafted dish, served with seasonal vegetables and a curated list of natural wines.

$$$$$

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Sichuan to Sake Yuan: Modern Sichuan Small Plates
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Sichuan to Sake Yuan: Modern Sichuan Small Plates

Kyoto · Bar

An inventive take on Sichuan cuisine in Kyoto, served as creative small plates from an open kitchen. It's known for its precise balance of spice and numbing flavours in a modern, tapas-bar setting.

$$$$$

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Yanagikoji TAKA: Creative Yakitori & Spanish Tapas
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Yanagikoji TAKA: Creative Yakitori & Spanish Tapas

Kyoto · Bar

A bustling stand-up bar in a narrow Kyoto alley, Yanagikoji TAKA serves large, expertly grilled yakitori with a Spanish twist. Known for its theatrical counter, inventive skewers, and lively atmosphere.

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Spring Valley Brewery Kyoto: Craft Beer in a Classic Machiya
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Spring Valley Brewery Kyoto: Craft Beer in a Classic Machiya

Kyoto · Bar

An on-site brewery in a century-old Kyoto townhouse in the Nakagyo ward. Go for the fresh, location-exclusive beers and a menu of dishes designed for beer pairing, from beer-yeast karaage to fish and chips.

$$$$$

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El Tesoro: Kyoto Cocktails and Homemade Cakes
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El Tesoro: Kyoto Cocktails and Homemade Cakes

Kyoto · Bar

An intimate cocktail bar in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, where the owner pairs expertly crafted seasonal fruit cocktails with a choice of his own house-baked cakes. It's a local favourite for its unique ritual of cocktails and dessert.

$$$$$

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Bar Rocking chair: Award-Winning Kyoto Cocktails
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Bar Rocking chair: Award-Winning Kyoto Cocktails

Kyoto · Bar

An award-winning cocktail bar in a traditional Kyoto machiya in the Shimogyo district. Go for world-class, seasonal cocktails served with ceremony by a champion bartender in a room with a fireplace and garden.

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BAR TALISKER: Classic Cocktails and Whisky in Gion
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BAR TALISKER: Classic Cocktails and Whisky in Gion

Kyoto · Bar

A Ginza-style bar relocated to Kyoto's Gion district, known for its meticulous cocktails, deep whisky library, and curated vinyl soundtrack. A destination for serious drinkers.

$$$$$

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Bar agiyao: Inventive Spanish Seafood Tapas
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Bar agiyao: Inventive Spanish Seafood Tapas

Kyoto · Bar

A stylish Spanish tapas bar in Kyoto, near Gojo Station, known for its inventive, fish-forward small plates. Go for the exceptional white wine selection and creative dishes like the signature 'soup' paella.

$$$$$

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Cave de K: Champagne Bar with Famed Hot-cakes
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Cave de K: Champagne Bar with Famed Hot-cakes

Kyoto · Wine Bar

A sophisticated wine bar in Kyoto's Kiyacho district, known for pouring rare champagnes like Krug by the glass. Visitors come for its expert pairings, extensive cheese selection, and signature custard-filled hot-cake.

$$$$$

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Kyo Dining Hachijo: Beer and Beef in Kyoto Station
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Kyo Dining Hachijo: Beer and Beef in Kyoto Station

Kyoto · Bar

A beer-focused dining room inside JR Kyoto Station, perfect for a meal before or after a Shinkansen journey. It's known for its house draft beer, beef steaks, and gyukatsu cutlets.

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K36: Rooftop Bar with Kyoto Panoramas
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K36: Rooftop Bar with Kyoto Panoramas

Kyoto · Bar

A rooftop bar in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, located in The Hotel Seiryu. Visitors come for the stunning 360° views of the city, including the Yasaka Pagoda, especially at sunset.

$$$$$

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PIOPIKO: Craft Cocktails and Tacos in Kyoto
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PIOPIKO: Craft Cocktails and Tacos in Kyoto

Kyoto · Bar

A stylish taco lounge in Ace Hotel Kyoto, pairing creative, LA-influenced tacos with an expert bar program. Go for the theatrical cocktails and vibrant, design-forward atmosphere.

$$$$$

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Fushimi Sakagura Koji: Fushimi Sake Tasting Hall
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Fushimi Sakagura Koji: Fushimi Sake Tasting Hall

Kyoto · Bar

A lively food hall in Kyoto's Fushimi district, famous for its tasting flight of sake from 18 local breweries. Order food from various stalls to your table as you sample and compare different sakes.

$$$$$

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