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The 5 Best Cocktail Bars & Pubs in Kyoto

Our travel editors hand-pick, rank, and curate the most spectacular cocktail bars & pubs in Kyoto.

“Discover our local editors' hand-picked checklist of the absolute finest cocktail bars & pubs in Kyoto.”

5.0 Score

Japan, 〒605-0073 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Gionmachi Kitagawa, ３４７−９サンシステム祇園ソーシャルビル2 階D号室 2F

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Kyoto.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #1 locally with a spectacular 5/5 rating on Google Maps (127 reviews).”

5.0 Score

Japan, 〒600-8018 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Ichinochō, ２４０−１河原町アペックスビル２ 4階

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Kyoto.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #2 locally with a spectacular 5/5 rating on Google Maps (582 reviews).”

5.0 Score

270-3 Kitagomonchō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0815, Japan

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Kyoto.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #3 locally with a spectacular 5/5 rating on Google Maps (221 reviews).”

5.0 Score

604-8041, 裏寺町中京区京都市京都府 589, Japan

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Kyoto.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #4 locally with a spectacular 5/5 rating on Google Maps (67 reviews).”

4.9 Score

Japan, 〒604-8066 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Iseyachō, 354番地1 伽羅ビル 1階奥（電話ボックス

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Kyoto.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #5 locally with a spectacular 4.9/5 rating on Google Maps (568 reviews).”