Izakaya Pub Spots in Kyoto Area

Area

Kyoto
- Japan
- Hokkaido / Tohoku
  
  Hokkaido
  
  Aomori
  
  Iwate
  
  Miyagi
  
  Akita
  
  Yamagata
  
  Fukushima
- Kanto
  
  Ibaraki
  
  Tochigi
  
  Gunma
  
  Saitama
  
  Chiba
  
  Tokyo
  
  Kanagawa
- Koshinetsu / Hokuriku
  
  Niigata
  
  Toyama
  
  Ishikawa
  
  Fukui
  
  Yamanashi
  
  Nagano
- Tokai
  
  Gifu
  
  Shizuoka
  
  Aichi
  
  Mie
- Kinki
  
  Shiga
  
  Kyoto
  
  Osaka
  
  Hyogo
  
  Nara
  
  Wakayama
- Chugoku
  
  Tottori
  
  Shimane
  
  Okayama
  
  Hiroshima
  
  Yamaguchi
- Shikoku
  
  Tokushima
  
  Kagawa
  
  Ehime
  
  Kochi
- Kyushu / Okinawa
  
  Fukuoka
  
  Saga
  
  Nagasaki
  
  Kumamoto
  
  Oita
  
  Miyazaki
  
  Kagoshima
  
  Okinawa

Category

Gourmet / Alcohol

Sake

Izakaya Pub

Torisei Main Store

4.0

166 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Fushimi-ku Kamiaburakakechou 186

This izakaya is five minutes on foot from the Keihan Main Line's Fushimi Momoyama Station in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City. They feature a variety of chicken-based cuisine including skewers made with domestic poultry. Housed in a refurbished Shinsei sake warehouse, they have tanks of Kuradashi unprocessed sake delivered directly to the brewery that guests enjoy poured fresh. They have private rooms and can accommodate group banquets, too.

Excellent ‘locals’ restaurant within the Gion area. A very small space which gets busy so either come early or be prepared to wait. Cheap and delicious.
Fushimi Sake Village

4.5

50 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Fushimi-ku Hiranocho 82-2

Start from Fushimi momoyama or fFushimi goryo station. Walk through market street and the end turn to left access the sake village area, Firstly visit the yume 100 syu the caffe restaurant and sake...
Kizakura Kappa Country, Kizakura Sakaba

3.5

47 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Fushimi-ku Shioyamachi 228

At Kizakura Sakaba guests can enjoy Kizakura sake and local craft beer in a charming brewery atmosphere with the diversity of drink options that you'd expect of a brewery-run shop. The building maintains the dynamic framing of the former main shop's warehouse as it's always been, and a beer keg awaits you at the storefront on the stone-paved approach to the entrance.

No photos allowed in the viewing room. We had a proper viewing in gekkeikan okura, so here we had a reasonable lunch. Buses of visitors coming here for lunches too. Seems to me theyre doing better...
Ikedaya Hananomai

3.5

38 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Sanjyodo Kawaramachi Higashi Nakajima cho 82 Owa Sanjo Building

Built on the site of the former Ikeda-ya Inn, where competing forces fought at the end of the Edo period, Ikeda-ya Hananomai provides customers with locally-sourced fresh vegetables from farms under contract and sashimi made from seafood acquired from all over Japan that is acclaimed for its freshness. It has a wide variety of multi-course prix fixe options as well as collaborative menus.

I was not keen on any of the offerings on Sanjou street so I decided on a whim to eat inside the infamous Ikedaya Inn. It screamed of a tourist trap, but did not expect a decent izakaya to have set...
MAO Kumamoto General Restaurant

4.0

18 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Dong-dong Hospital Nishiki Street Road Le Masakado-cho 644

This restaurant with a stylish interior remodeled from a 100-year-old town house has a unique concept that is neither a cafe, izakaya, nor dining bar. A variety of seating is made available in the town house-style wide open interior, from table seats to counter seats to individual rooms remodeled from storage which can be reserved for private use. They offer a variety of individual dishes and course menus made with vegetables ordered from a contract farm in Fushimi, Kyoto. The reasonably-priced lunches, cakes and sweets are also popular. The closest stations are Karasuma Station and Shijo Station.

東洞院通錦を上がった西側にあるお店です。間口が狭く、奥行きがとても長い典型的な京町家で、鰻の寝床となっています。入口が狭いので見つけにくいかもしれません。ディナータイムは雰囲気のいいダイニングバーとなっています。ランチタイムは、お得な3種類のメニューがあります。日替わりランチ 990-、若鶏の旨味唐揚げ食べ放題ランチ 990-、20食限定海鮮ランチ...
Shinme

4.0

28 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kamigyo-ku Senbon-dori Nakadachiuri Agaru West side Tamayacho 38

An izakaya pub at the Senbon Nakadachiuri intersection that's been serving food in line with the ideal of Delicious and Fresh that Matches the Season and the Day ever since their founding in 1934. As they head to the market to buy fresh ingredients on a daily basis their recommended specialties also change daily. The interior with its U-shaped counter and single plank table has a retro feel almost like you've stepped back into the Showa period. While calling themselves an izakaya pub their dishes are at the level of a traditional Japanese restaurant and sure to leave you completely satisfied. Their specialty menu item is Shinme, a unique warm-sake blend of six different types of Japanese sake.

As other people say, they do serve good food. However, their service was not good at all. First, they did not bring any appetizer to me (later they said they forgot to serve it to me when I asked...
Isomatsu

5.0

7 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Kawaramachidori Shijo Agaru Komeyacho 384

An izakaya pub part of the Isoya Group that works with their personal Isozumi Farm and other contracted farms to deliver fresh Kyoto produce. Working with the concept of The Taste and Enjoyment of Kyoto Produce and Wine here you can taste the marriage of wine and Kyoto produce. The shop interior has a chic feel based around a black theme. The moment you open the door their impressive wine cellar jumps out at you. The dishes designed to pair with the wines, from fresh vegetables for simple wines to pickled goods for more vinegar wines, are also a feast for your eyes. Well known as a shop where you can relax and enjoy the casual atmosphere.

超人気店とのことで、平日にも関わらず大混雑でした。場所は京都市の繁華街、店内の雰囲気は抜群に良く、シャレています。カウンターとテーブル席があります。野菜の盛り付けにも工夫があり、まずは見た目で楽しめます。味は、野菜の旨みを生かした調理方法です。野菜を謳ったお店はたくさんありますが、良くも悪くも、野菜を感じることができます。特にサラダは生野菜が苦手だと楽しめないほど、たっぷり野菜です。ワインや...
Isozumi

5.0

1 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Kawaramachidori Shijo Agaru Komeyacho 388

An izakaya pub marked by a large red eye-catching paper lantern, just down a narrow street off of Kawaramachi-dori St. They serve high quality oden stew and casual skewers made with fresh Kyoto produce delivered every morning from their person Isozumi Farm. The concept of the shop is a pub that even women can readily enter. They have a lot of female customers that come to enjoy high-quality Kyoto produce in their chic and relaxed interior. Of course, the food but also the energy of the staff, the portion size, and perfect serving timing add to the established reputation of comfort.

友達と京都旅行の時に行きました。店員さんの元気のいい感じが、とても好感を持てました。料理も個性的でとても美味しかったです！
Mamaya

4.5

22 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nakagyou-ku Pontochoushijou Kamiya Nabeya Town 212 - 7

This is a Japanese tavern hidden away on the back streets of Kiyamachi, a two minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on Hankyu Kyoto Line. It is open from 13:00 and visitors can enjoy a set menu for lunch. The cuisine is reasonably priced such as 130 yen for a fried pork skewer, and dishes of traditional Kyoto home style cooking and a la carte dishes beginning from 300 yen. The carefully prepared cuisine is served simply and guests can enjoy a special time here. The restaurant has a wonderful ‘at home' feel, so guests feel happy to come alone. You can also book the entire restaurant for a banquet, and enjoy the relaxed space fully.

This is a place that has been in the family for 3 generations. The niece does her homework by the side of the kitchen and she comes over to speak in English as her grandparents speak only Japanese...
"Izakaya Zanmai ""Honjitsu-no-Osusume"" (Fushimi Shop)"

5.0

1 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Fushimi-ku Kogamorinomiyachou 15-65

Here guests dine on scrumptious Kagoshima raised Japanese Black Beef, Yamagoe Chikusan Premium Hybrid Matsusaka Pork, and fresh seafood direct from the central market at reasonable prices. They have a great reputation and you'll be amazed by the sheer value of their party plans. With options like fresh sashimi, genuine Hakata motsu-nabe, and grilled yakiniku, choosing what you'll eat is tough and you'll want to come back again and again.

焼肉と居酒屋メニューとモツ鍋が同時に食べられるお店です。もちろんお刺身や飲み放題メニューもあります。円形のテーブルで4.5人が輪になって食べられるようになっています。近所で夜遅くまで開いている飲食店はここしかないのですが、その日の気分でいろいろ選べるのでこのお店だけで十分満足です。お店の横に停められる駐車場の数は5台程度です。近所の人が歩いてくることが多いので駐車場が埋まっているということはほとん...
Onikai

4.5

31 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Kawaramachi-dori Shijo Tower Konoya-machi 3882 F

This Japanese pub is in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City. They feature local sake and dishes with seasonal Kyoto-grown vegetables. Guests dine on variety of creative Japanese-style vegetable-based fare including salads, nimono boiled dishes, cooked items, fried food, and more. Drinks such as smoothies with vegetable cocktails and desserts are also popular.

This restaurant was recommended to us and we were lucky enough to get a reservation for the same evening. We had a great evening - the people in the restaurant are very friendly and welcoming. The...
Rokkaku Sakaba Chabu Chabu

5.0

1 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nakagyou-ku Yamazakichou 236-12

Rokkaku Sakaba Chabu Chabu is a traditional Japanese izakaya bar located in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward. It serves all the foods and beverages typical of izakaya, but also serves seasonal dishes and those that are currently popular. One of its most notable dishes is bonito tataki, in which fresh bonito is seared, sliced, and served with green onion and ponzu sauce. This izakaya can accommodate up to 100 people for banquets, and it is open all night till 8:00 the next morning.

意図的に昭和っぽいメニューが多く赤玉とか真っ赤なウィンナーなど普通の居酒屋で置かない懐かしいものがけっこうあります
Masuya Saketen

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nakagyou-ku Dainichichou 4261F

Masuya Saketen in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward serves small plates along with a large variety of quality sake from all over Japan that the owner has chosen. This bar has a casual atmosphere, and the small plates that are served with the sake are popular. On weekends and holidays, it opens at 3:00PM, making it available for those who want to drink during the day.
Takoyaki Kyo no Hana (Kyoto Kawaramachi Branch)

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nakagyou-ku Shimoosakachou 349-6 Isizmi Bir B1

Located about three minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Line, Takoyaki Kyo no Hana is a Japanese-style izakaya bar that was the first in Kyoto to install teppanyaki grills for making takoyaki (octopus dumplings). The space suggests the warmth of wood and has a calm, peaceful atmosphere. All tables have teppanyaki grills with adjustable heat controls installed, allowing even beginners to make their own delicious takoyaki easily. The restaurant uses the finest, specially selected Kyoto-style ingredients and makes dishes with fewer calories than usual. It also offers a large selection of other grilled and fried foods and is a favorite meeting spot for groups of friends.
Yuki Gion

4.0

77 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Tominagacho 111-1

Unsure how this venue has come so highly recommended. Overpriced , small portioned food that wasn’t particularly good . Staff are rude . Definitely missable , was one of the worst meals of my 3 week...
Karasemitei

4.5

10 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

1F 600 Shimotachiuri-cori Omiyanishiiru Ukita-cho Kyoto-shi Kamigyo-ku Kyoto

A tonkatsu restaurant specializing in aged pork.

I don’t understand why my experience as foreigner were totally opposite from the previous reviews. They just simply don’t accept foreigners. It’s fine to be yourself but please let people know so...
Shunsai Imari

4.5

35 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

108, Nishirokkakucho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 604-8217

I wanted to try a Japanese breakfast and this place was recommended. I made a booking and sat on a long counter facing the chefs. It was the last sitting for the morning at 10 am. The food was...
Nijojo O Hana

4.0

1 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Dori Oike Sagaru Kamitomoecho 427

地下鉄二条城前駅近くで、とてもアクセスがいい串カツ屋さん。カウンター席からはオープンキッチンが見渡せ、とても雰囲気が良いです。串カツ串揚げは大きすぎないサイズで、量的にもちょうどよく、酒のつまみになるサイドメニューも豊富です。京都は観光地なので落ち着いて食事もできないお店が多い中、こちらでは美味しいお酒と串カツを、落ち着いた雰囲気で味わえます。
The Roots of all evil.

Gourmet / Alcohol

721-1, Higashishio-Koji Cho, Karasuma Dori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
KYOTO TOWER SANDO BAR

4.0

6 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

721-1, Higashishio-Koji Cho, Karasuma Dori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

京都タワーの地下1階にあります。食事もお酒もあり、京都なのに京都ぽくない感じですが、駅から近いし、1階でお土産も買えて、京都タワーで色々楽しめます。

Gourmet / Alcohol Sake Izakaya Pub

Kyoto Areas

Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.