🍸 Cocktail & whisky bars in Matsue

9 well-rated cocktail bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Matsue, 5 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 Matsue 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 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.山小舎Yama Shō Sha
    ★ 4.7 (147)599m · 7 min walk walk1-chōme-33-1 Higashihonmachi, Matsue
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.Kagoya Bar
    ★ 4.9 (47)728m · 9 min walk walkMatsue, Higashihonmachi, 2-chōme−4 山忠ビル 1F Kagoya Bar
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.中村ＢＡＲNakamura ＢＡＲ
    ★ 4.4 (64)925m · 12 min walk walkMatsue, Higashihonmachi, 4-chōme−８
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.ミュージックバー ハートランドMyūJikku Bā HāTorando
    ★ 4.7 (42)816m · 10 min walk walk3-chōme-51 Higashihonmachi, Matsue
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.sammy
    ★ 4.4 (16)576m · 7 min walk walkMatsue, Higashihonmachi, 1-chōme−57 ＢＡＲ ＭＯＣＨＡ
  6. 6.シムス (SIMS)・ジャズバーShimusu ( SIMS ) ･ Jazu Bā
    ★ 4.0 (15)352m · 4 min walk walk112 Kataharachō, Matsue
  7. 7.バーくうBā Kuu
    ★ 4.1 (10)577m · 7 min walk walkMatsue, Suetsuguhonmachi, 36 E.A.D ビル
  8. 8.ラボデヌーベRabodenūBe
    ★ 4.1 (9)417m · 5 min walk walk6 Horomachi, Matsue
  9. 9.QLOVER（クローバー）QLOVER ( KurōBā )
    ★ 5.0 (3)551m · 7 min walk walkMatsue, Suetsuguhonmachi, 52 オアシスビル 2階
    Open past midnight

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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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Cocktail & whisky bars in Matsue: common questions

How much does a cocktail cost in Matsue?

At a proper cocktail bar in Matsue 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 Matsue?

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 Matsue are used to guiding visitors.