🍺 Bars & izakaya in Kochi

12 well-rated bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Kochi, 8 of them open past midnight. Regular hours from Google; refreshed daily on demand. Confirm special hours before visiting.

Most bars in Kochi are small — six to fifteen seats is normal — so the easiest way to drink here is to hop: one or two drinks per place, then move on. Izakaya (Japanese pubs) are the safest first stop if you also want to eat; standing bars (tachinomi) are the cheapest.

Expect a seat charge (otoshi) of roughly ¥300–¥800 at sit-down izakaya, which comes with a small dish. Cash is still common at older places, so carry some yen. Most bars open around 17:00–18:00 and many run past midnight.

Bars & izakaya near central Kochi

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Kochi's centre. Hours come from Google and can change — the "open past midnight" mark means the place closes between 00:00 and 06:00 on at least one day.

  1. 1.Habotan
    ★ 4.0 (1,396)870m · 11 min walk walk2-21 Sakaimachi, Kochi
  2. 2.Daikichi
    ★ 4.3 (532)719m · 9 min walk walk1-chōme-15-13 Obiyamachi, Kochi
  3. 3.Irish Pub Amontillado
    ★ 4.0 (390)971m · 12 min walk walk1-chōme-5-2 Obiyamachi, Kochi
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.Shimanto
    ★ 4.5 (90)512m · 6 min walk walk3-chōme-4-4 Honmachi, Kochi
  5. 5.ウォルトン・バーWoruton･Bā
    ★ 4.4 (93)878m · 11 min walk walkKochi, Nijūdaimachi, 9−11 2階
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.SWAMP FIELD
    ★ 4.5 (81)698m · 9 min walk walkKochi, Ōtesuji, 1-chōme−10−8 上杉ビル 1F
    Open past midnight
  7. 7.cafe&bar SHELTER
    ★ 4.3 (79)655m · 8 min walk walk1-chōme-14-15 Obiyamachi, Kochi
    Open past midnight
  8. 8.居酒屋 呑Izakaya 呑
    ★ 3.8 (134)956m · 12 min walk walkKochi, Ōtesuji, 1-chōme−6−3 Chikami Bld., 2階
  9. 9.居酒屋 満兵衛丸Izakaya Man HyōE Maru
    ★ 4.0 (102)809m · 10 min walk walk1-chōme-8-18 Ōtesuji, Kochi
    Open past midnight
  10. 10.tone dining bar
    ★ 4.3 (59)942m · 12 min walk walk1-chōme-6-5 Obiyamachi, Kochi
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.居酒屋心絵Izakaya Shin E
    ★ 4.1 (57)628m · 8 min walk walkKochi, Obiyamachi, 2-chōme−1−39 ブレラビル 1階
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.BAR 深夜プラス1BAR Shin'Ya Purasu 1
    ★ 4.4 (34)750m · 9 min walk walk1-chōme-15-15 Obiyamachi, Kochi
    Open past midnight

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Plan your night in Kochi

Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

The last train leaves around midnight. A hotel near Kochi's bars means you can stay out as late as you like and walk home.

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Bars & izakaya in Kochi: common questions

What time do bars in Kochi close?

Izakaya typically close between 23:00 and 01:00; smaller bars often stay open until 02:00–05:00, especially on Friday and Saturday. The list on this page shows today's hours for each place, and marks the ones that run past midnight.

Do bars in Kochi have English menus?

Chains and places near major stations usually have English or picture menus; tiny neighbourhood bars often don't. Pointing at what someone else is drinking works everywhere, and "nama biiru" (draft beer) or "haibooru" (highball) are understood at any bar in Japan.

Is there a cover charge at bars in Kochi?

Many izakaya add an otoshi (seat charge) of about ¥300–¥800 per person, which includes a small appetiser. Some cocktail bars and Golden Gai-style micro-bars charge ¥500–¥1,000 instead. It is not a scam — but if a place has no posted prices at all, choose another one.