🍸 Cocktail & whisky bars in Matsuyama

12 well-rated cocktail 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.

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 Matsuyama 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 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.LE CLUB
    ★ 4.6 (153)723m · 9 min walk walkMatsuyama, Nibanchō, 1-chōme−9−20 キーホールビル B1F
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.BarLook
    ★ 5.0 (99)537m · 7 min walk walkMatsuyama, Nibanchō, 2-chōme−3−6 第３松ビル 3階
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.BAR JuJu
    ★ 4.5 (112)540m · 7 min walk walk2-chōme-4-2 Ichibanchō, Matsuyama
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.Bar myz le
    ★ 4.8 (79)441m · 6 min walk walkMatsuyama, Nibanchō, 3-chōme−８−5 美川ビル 5階
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.Bar Epitaph
    ★ 4.5 (99)632m · 8 min walk walkMatsuyama, Nibanchō, 1-chōme−１０−9 Mitsuwa, 320 ビル 4F
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.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
  7. 7.St BAR セントバーSt BAR Sentobā
    ★ 4.4 (75)518m · 6 min walk walkMatsuyama, Nibanchō, 2-chōme−５−8
    Open past midnight
  8. 8.Keystone Bar
    ★ 4.5 (66)702m · 9 min walk walkMatsuyama, Sanbanchō, 1-chōme−１０−13 トキビル 3F
    Open past midnight
  9. 9.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
  10. 10.ROPPONGI
    ★ 4.5 (61)467m · 6 min walk walk2-chōme-7-2 Ichibanchō, Matsuyama
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.Bar Takaragi
    ★ 4.5 (56)521m · 7 min walk walkMatsuyama, Nibanchō, 2-chōme−５−8 北国ビル ５階
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.B-sight
    ★ 4.4 (57)604m · 8 min walk walkMatsuyama, Nibanchō, 2-chōme−7−15 YOSHIDAビル 5F
    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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Cocktail & whisky bars in Matsuyama: common questions

How much does a cocktail cost in Matsuyama?

At a proper cocktail bar in Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama?

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 Matsuyama are used to guiding visitors.