Sake Spots in City Center Area

  • Before9
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nakagyou-ku Nijoudenchou 545
    Before9 is a beer pub located in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward. Characterized by an approachable and casual stand-up bar, it serves liquor, craft beers, and sake acquired from all over Japan, and customers can order their beer in small, medium, or large sizes. It also boasts a full food menu of creative side dishes for customers' drinks.
  • Ikedaya Hananomai
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    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
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    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...

  • The Bar
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Kamogawa Nijo Bridge
    A bar on the 45th floor of the Ritz-Carlton Kyoto a three minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Tozai Line. Here you can enjoy high end spirits selected by the head bartender, original Ritz-Carlton Kyoto cocktails, and seasonal cocktails. The bar’s wavering candlelight and magical space make for an extraordinary time.
  • Isomatsu
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    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
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    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!

  • HELLO DOLLY
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    4.5
    92 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Pontomachi Shijo Agaru 200m Kamogawa Side 1F
    This jazz bar stands along the atmospheric cobbled streets of Pontocho Alley. The bar has always had a unique atmosphere since opening in this historic neighborhood some half century ago. The bar's mainstay is its vast selection of whiskeys, which includes bourbons, single malts, Irish whiskies, blended Scotches, and more. Guests can enjoy all the usual brands as well as number of rare and valuable ones. The bar holds concerts by professional musicians on weekends and holidays, allowing guests to enjoy live music up close.

    Cosy and wonderfully designed, taking you back to the old days of bars and lounges. Crackly vinyl sounds of jazz and even some early Doris Day swoons. Great choice in whiskey selections.

  • Suiba Takoyakushi-Muromachi Branch
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    4.5
    6 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Takoyakushidori Division Machinishi Iru
    "This standing bar has a concept of ""tasty, affordable, fast, fun, and clean."" Guests can enjoy a broad selection of food that ranges from standby dishes to creative cuisine in the bar's bright and clean interior. Located inside a charming renovated townhouse that faces Takoyakushi Street, it has surprisingly stylish interior finishings for a standing bar. The smoke-free bar is patronized by people getting a quick drink after work or having a girls' night out. It also accepts reservations, offers party courses, and can also be rented out, making it great for parties and other events."

    月に1度は行く立ち呑みです。平日19時まではお得なセットがあったり、メニューが豊富なのですが何を食べてもハズレなく美味しいです!

  • ATLANTIS
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    3.5
    7 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nakagyou-ku Shijoupontochou Kamiro Matsumoto-cho 161
    This is a traditional old style bar located in Ponto-cho serving over 70 different single malts, and offering a menu of more than 500 varieties including brandy, wine and cocktails. The main seats are at the classic-style counter. The back of the shop faces a river, and during May to September, a Japanese style terrace seating is set up to enjoy the river views. The open space where you can enjoy unique cocktails is popular.

    Rude and unpolite owner and staff, they refused a seat for a drink because there was a child without any reasons. Very bad place.

  • Mamaya
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    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...

  • Onikai
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    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...

  • 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.
  • FLY ME TO THE MOON
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nakagyou-ku Shijoupontochou Kaoru Yayei Building Pontocho 3F
    This dining bar is just a one-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City. Its fruit cocktail made with seasonal fruit is super popular. It also has a variety of whiskies and more than 30 kinds of cheese. It has a laid-back atmosphere and is a favorite with the locals.
  • Spring Valley Brewery Kyoto
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    4.0
    61 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    587-2 takamiya nisikikouji noboru tomikoujidouri nakagyo-ku Kyoto
    Cutting edge craft beer in a 100 year old house Chic decor and warm wood interior feels like a true fit for its historic location of Kyoto. They only carry craft beer selected after considering the characteristics of each beer maker. Some are only available in Kyoto. Seasonal dishes are prepared without being confined to one specific cuisine.

    Truly a delight in the market area of Nishiki, let the ladies shop n the guys sample some great craft beers. Table foods are equally as good and highly recommended. This bar is one of few you will...

  • Shunsai Imari
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    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...

  • Sake hole Ekiya
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    4.0
    9 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Anti-Pharmaceuticals Kyusito Karasuma East Entrance 298-2 Nagare-sa Town

    安くて美味しい日本酒バー 駅からは遠いですが、行く価値あるお店です 女性が多いお店で、シャレ乙な飲み方ができます 日本各地の美味しい、珍しいお酒が出てきます あても美味しいですねー いぶりがっこのポテサラは良かったです 湯葉ピザもいけます

  • Nijojo O Hana
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    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。

  • Mumon
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    4.0
    8 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto Muromachi through Sanjo well En'nogyoja town 367

    Excellent dîner de Shabu Shabu à base de délicieux porc noir fondant à souhait. Menu complet choisi avec deux bouillons différents. Après l’amuse bouche , très bon sashimi puis tempura. Puis le...

  • Danieruzu
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Chukyo-ku Nishiki Koji Takakura through Nishiiri Le glamorous Food Building 2F

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