🍸 Cocktail & whisky bars in Kochi

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

Japanese cocktail bars are quiet, precise places: one bartender, a dozen seats, hand-cut ice and a menu you may not be handed at all. In Kochi the best ones are usually a few floors up in an unmarked building or down a side street — the list below gives you the door to look for.

Budget ¥1,200–¥2,000 per cocktail plus a seat charge of ¥500–¥1,000. Ordering is easy even without the language: name a spirit and a mood ("gin, something refreshing") and the bartender will build it.

Cocktail & whisky bars 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.François
    ★ 4.5 (109)726m · 9 min walk walk1-chōme-9-4 Ōtesuji, Kochi
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.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
  3. 3.cafe&bar SHELTER
    ★ 4.3 (79)655m · 8 min walk walk1-chōme-14-15 Obiyamachi, Kochi
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.Bar Chill
    ★ 4.3 (60)858m · 11 min walk walkKochi, Obiyamachi, 1-chōme−9−26 グリーンロードビル 2F西
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.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
  6. 6.CASUAL BAR ONEDA
    ★ 5.0 (21)759m · 9 min walk walkKochi, Ōtesuji, 1-chōme−9−9 31TN帯屋ビル 4階
    Open past midnight
  7. 7.BAR Ushiro
    ★ 4.9 (22)820m · 10 min walk walk7-17 Nijūdaimachi, Kochi
    Open past midnight
  8. 8.バードバーBāDobā
    ★ 4.8 (22)934m · 12 min walk walk1-chōme-8-15 Obiyamachi, Kochi
    Open past midnight
  9. 9.Beyond
    ★ 4.3 (22)681m · 9 min walk walkKochi, Obiyamachi, 1-chōme−14−21 六本木ビル 2F西
    Open past midnight
  10. 10.Moon Light
    ★ 4.3 (22)900m · 11 min walk walk8-3 Nijūdaimachi, Kochi
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.MATSU BAR マツバーMATSU BAR Matsu Bā
    ★ 4.5 (19)835m · 10 min walk walkKochi, Ōtesuji, 1-chōme−8−4 プランタンPARTⅡ 1F
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.ポアラーPo Arā
    ★ 4.5 (19)845m · 11 min walk walk1-chōme-8-21 Ōtesuji, 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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Cocktail & whisky bars in Kochi: common questions

How much does a cocktail cost in Kochi?

At a proper cocktail bar in Kochi expect ¥1,200–¥2,000 per drink, plus a seat charge of ¥500–¥1,000 per person. Highballs and house cocktails at izakaya are far cheaper (¥400–¥700) but made with much less care.

Can I just walk into a cocktail bar in Kochi?

Usually yes, for one or two people. Groups of four or more should call ahead or split up — most serious cocktail bars have fewer than fifteen seats and won't seat a large party at once. Weekday early evenings are the easiest time to get in.

What should I order at a Japanese whisky bar?

Ask for a Japanese whisky highball (whisky and soda) to start — it is the national default and shows off the ice and the pour. If you want to taste, ask for "osusume" (recommendation) at your budget; bartenders in Kochi are used to guiding visitors.