Kansai Nights Out

Fancy a tipple in Kansai? You can head to one of the region’s many bars. The more populated cities such as Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto have quite a buzzing nightlife where you can find a range of drinking establishments. From themed expat-friendly haunts such as traditional Irish or British pubs or American bars, to Japanese izakayas, to fancy cocktail bars, craft beer specialists, bars serving up live music, hot food and more. We can’t possibly cover everything on offer here but we can give you a small selection of great places to head to in Kansai. Bar K This small bar in Osaka’s central Kita district is the place to go if you want to drink cocktails or fine whiskey in a sophisticated, ambient atmosphere. It opened in 1988 and its current owner, mixologist Michihiko Matsuba, was a trainee member of bar staff back then. You can choose from a range of cocktails, such as the Mojito or the High Street Fizz, or sample several Scottish single malt whiskeys. Matsuba also serves up a mean Highball whiskey cocktail. Website: https://bar-k.jp/ Sone One of Kansai’s most reputable live music bars, Sone is a jazz enthusiast’s paradise. Established in central Kobe –…