🍸 Cocktail & whisky bars in Maebashi

12 well-rated cocktail bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Maebashi, 9 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 Maebashi 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 Maebashi

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Maebashi'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.WORLDFOOD&BAR LORETTO
    ★ 4.9 (58)834m · 10 min walk walkMaebashi, Chiyodamachi, 4-chōme−11−12 貸店舗ビル 2F
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.BAR ムーンシャインドックBAR MūNshaindokku
    ★ 4.8 (39)885m · 11 min walk walkMaebashi, Mikawachō, 1-chōme−1 スルースバレービル 1-1-107
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.Bar Colorful
    ★ 4.3 (46)776m · 10 min walk walk4-chōme-17-2 Chiyodamachi, Maebashi
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.Bar Sunset
    ★ 4.7 (27)785m · 10 min walk walk5-chōme-2-10 Chiyodamachi, Maebashi
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.Authentic Bar KIR (オーセンティックバー･キール)Authentic Bar KIR ( ōSentikkubā ･ KīRu )
    ★ 4.0 (46)667m · 8 min walk walkMaebashi, Chiyodamachi, 4-chōme−2−15 オーセンティックバーキール
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.バロ キオスキBaro Kiosuki
    ★ 4.4 (31)841m · 11 min walk walkMaebashi, Chiyodamachi, 3-chōme−9−4 弁天通り商店街アーケード内
  7. 7.ショットバーイエロー・モンキーShottobāIerō･Monkī
    ★ 4.1 (26)622m · 8 min walk walkMaebashi, Chiyodamachi, 4-chōme−1−15 パルチヨダ第２ビル
  8. 8.六曜館Roku 曜 Kan
    ★ 4.1 (25)679m · 8 min walk walkMaebashi, Honmachi, 2-chōme−10−5 駒井ビル 2F
    Open past midnight
  9. 9.T-BONE WALKER
    ★ 4.2 (18)917m · 11 min walk walk5-chōme-14-6 Chiyodamachi, Maebashi
  10. 10.Scotch House Apple RE
    ★ 4.9 (11)912m · 11 min walk walk5-chōme-13-16 Chiyodamachi, Maebashi
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.BAR PEEK A BOO
    ★ 4.5 (13)927m · 12 min walk walkMaebashi, Chiyodamachi, 3-chōme−12−18 ライオンズマンション前橋千代田町 101号
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.バー リクカワBā Rikukawa
    ★ 4.4 (10)943m · 12 min walk walk1-chōme-7-2 Mikawachō, Maebashi
    Open past midnight

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Plan your night in Maebashi

Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

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

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Cocktail & whisky bars in Maebashi: common questions

How much does a cocktail cost in Maebashi?

At a proper cocktail bar in Maebashi 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 Maebashi?

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 Maebashi are used to guiding visitors.