🍸 Cocktail & whisky bars in Kofu

12 well-rated cocktail bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Kofu, 11 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 Kofu 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 Kofu

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Kofu'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.Bar Ashibi
    ★ 4.5 (67)454m · 6 min walk walkKofu, Chūō, 1-chōme−15−9 地下一階
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.☆BENTEN☆
    ★ 5.0 (28)414m · 5 min walk walk1-chōme-1-14 Chūō, Kofu
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.BAR RECHARED
    ★ 4.7 (32)227m · 3 min walk walkKofu, Marunouchi, 1-chōme−15−2 第５丸銀ビル ２F 紅梅北通り沿い
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.A Kind of Magic
    ★ 5.0 (21)242m · 3 min walk walk1-chōme-14-13 Marunouchi, Kofu
  5. 5.BAR BRUNO
    ★ 4.7 (23)362m · 5 min walk walkKofu, Chūō, 1-chōme−2−4 浅草街飲食共同ビルC-1
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.G.G BAR
    ★ 3.9 (42)243m · 3 min walk walkKofu, Marunouchi, 1-chōme−14−14 オリオン共同ビル2f
    Open past midnight
  7. 7.bar graff
    ★ 3.8 (42)222m · 3 min walk walk2-chōme-3-3 Marunouchi, Kofu
    Open past midnight
  8. 8.Bar Basin
    ★ 4.3 (25)365m · 5 min walk walk1-chōme-5-10 Chūō, Kofu
    Open past midnight
  9. 9.ショット・バー ノアShotto ･ Bā Noa
    ★ 4.8 (17)504m · 6 min walk walk1-chōme-17-8 Chūō, Kofu
    Open past midnight
  10. 10.Lawns Bar
    ★ 4.2 (24)354m · 4 min walk walk1-chōme-2-7 Chūō, Kofu
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.BARムーンシャイナーBAR MūNshainā
    ★ 4.3 (22)205m · 3 min walk walkKofu, Marunouchi, 2-chōme−16−1 富士急行ビル
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.普門Hiroshi Mon
    ★ 4.3 (21)660m · 8 min walk walk2-chōme-13-11 Kitaguchi, Kofu
    Open past midnight

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Plan your night in Kofu

Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

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

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Cocktail & whisky bars in Kofu: common questions

How much does a cocktail cost in Kofu?

At a proper cocktail bar in Kofu 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 Kofu?

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 Kofu are used to guiding visitors.