🍺 Bars & izakaya in Matsuyama

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

Most bars in Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Matsuyama'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 UNITY
    ★ 5.0 (132)468m · 6 min walk walkMatsuyama, Ōkaidō, 2-chōme−２−8 モスリン館 3F
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.Bar Freedom
    ★ 4.9 (129)484m · 6 min walk walkMatsuyama, Nibanchō, 2-chōme−9−2 5階
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.BarLook
    ★ 5.0 (100)537m · 7 min walk walkMatsuyama, Nibanchō, 2-chōme−3−6 第３松ビル 3階
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.LA PASSION
    ★ 4.9 (86)471m · 6 min walk walkMatsuyama, Nibanchō, 3-chōme, 1番地６アルファコンプレックスビル２階
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.ame.｜愛媛松山cafe＆barAme .| Ehime Matsuyama Cafe & Bar
    ★ 5.0 (74)813m · 10 min walk walkMatsuyama, Nibanchō, 1-chōme−5−30 古唐人ビルANEX 4F
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.BAR RAVEN
    ★ 4.9 (65)574m · 7 min walk walkMatsuyama, Nibanchō, 2-chōme−6−13 １０４Doビル １階西側
    Open past midnight
  7. 7.Bar
    ★ 4.6 (81)618m · 8 min walk walkMatsuyama, Ichibanchō, 1-chōme−１１−9 一番町ガッツビル 5階
    Open past midnight
  8. 8.WYZ TOKYO in MATSUYAMA
    ★ 4.5 (89)604m · 8 min walk walkMatsuyama, Ichibanchō, 2-chōme−1−1 飛鳥ビル １F
    Open past midnight
  9. 9.Bar Matthew
    ★ 4.8 (54)626m · 8 min walk walkMatsuyama, Sanbanchō, 2-chōme−10 6PLUM三番町3F
    Open past midnight
  10. 10.BAR QULOCK(バー クロック)カラオケ＆ダーツバーBAR QULOCK ( Bā Kurokku ) Karaoke & DāTsubā
    ★ 4.9 (47)486m · 6 min walk walkMatsuyama, Nibanchō, 2-chōme−4−9 岸坊ビル 5階南室
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.Bar nido
    ★ 4.9 (45)585m · 7 min walk walkMatsuyama, Sanbanchō, 2-chōme−8−19 スリービル 7階
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.BARGIVE
    ★ 5.0 (40)524m · 7 min walk walkMatsuyama, Nibanchō, 2-chōme−5−8 北国第一ビル 4F
    Open past midnight

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Plan your night in Matsuyama

Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

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

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Bars & izakaya in Matsuyama: common questions

What time do bars in Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama?

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.