🍺 Bars & izakaya in Matsue

12 well-rated bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Matsue, 7 of them open past midnight. Regular hours from Google; refreshed daily on demand. Confirm special hours before visiting.

Most bars in Matsue 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 Matsue

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Matsue'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.Oideyasu Ookiniya
    ★ 4.0 (506)472m · 6 min walk walkMatsue, Suetsuguhonmachi, 13 レーベンスマツヤ 1F
  2. 2.山小舎Yama Shō Sha
    ★ 4.7 (147)599m · 7 min walk walk1-chōme-33-1 Higashihonmachi, Matsue
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.Iroha
    ★ 4.1 (203)618m · 8 min walk walk1-chōme-27番地 Higashihonmachi, Matsue
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.島根の地酒 佐香や カラコロ広場店Shimane No Jizake Sa Kō Ya Karakoro Hiroba Ten
    ★ 4.1 (137)467m · 6 min walk walk110 Suetsuguhonmachi, Matsue
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.居酒屋七三Izakaya Nana San
    ★ 4.6 (70)711m · 9 min walk walk3-chōme-86 本町 松江市東
  6. 6.Kagoya Bar
    ★ 4.9 (47)728m · 9 min walk walkMatsue, Higashihonmachi, 2-chōme−4 山忠ビル 1F Kagoya Bar
    Open past midnight
  7. 7.小田銀座Oda Ginza
    ★ 4.5 (41)683m · 9 min walk walk2-chōme-21 Higashihonmachi, Matsue
  8. 8.Izakaya Funatsu
    ★ 4.5 (31)604m · 8 min walk walk209 Sunagochō, Matsue
  9. 9.燻製酒場 Faber（ファベル）Kunsei Sakaba Faber ( Faberu )
    ★ 4.7 (22)868m · 11 min walk walkMatsue, Wadamichō, 97 ザ・チャイムビル 2F
    Open past midnight
  10. 10.BAR E.A.D
    ★ 4.2 (29)575m · 7 min walk walkMatsue, Suetsuguhonmachi, 36 E.A.D ビル
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.厨人 sanghaKuriya Jin Sangha
    ★ 5.0 (12)518m · 6 min walk walk1-chōme-87-5 Higashihonmachi, Matsue
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.日本酒バーDARUMANippon Shu Bā DARUMA
    ★ 3.7 (24)332m · 4 min walk walk43 Tonomachi, Matsue

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Plan your night in Matsue

Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

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

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Bars & izakaya in Matsue: common questions

What time do bars in Matsue 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 Matsue 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 Matsue?

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.