🍸 Cocktail & whisky bars in Morioka

12 well-rated cocktail bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Morioka, 11 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 Morioka 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 Morioka

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Morioka'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.Nikka-tei
    ★ 4.3 (137)576m · 7 min walk walk2-chōme-6-25 Ōdōri, Morioka
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.Arsène Lupin
    ★ 4.7 (89)365m · 5 min walk walkMorioka, Ōdōri, 1-chōme−7−13 シグナスビル ４階
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.Juikuku
    ★ 4.6 (98)316m · 4 min walk walk1-chōme-7-4 Chūōdōri, Morioka
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.Lupin
    ★ 4.8 (79)916m · 11 min walk walk3-chōme-11-5 Chūōdōri, Morioka
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.The Bar Sato
    ★ 4.2 (104)512m · 6 min walk walkMorioka, Ōdōri, 2-chōme−2−16 アキヤマビル ２階
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.Scotch House
    ★ 4.4 (79)687m · 9 min walk walk4-26 Shimonohashichō, Morioka
  7. 7.Bacchus
    ★ 4.2 (94)376m · 5 min walk walkMorioka, Ōdōri, 1-chōme−5−18 クレッセントビル 2階
    Open past midnight
  8. 8.Cocktail&Entertainment AZUR
    ★ 4.4 (58)410m · 5 min walk walk1-chōme-10-21 Ōdōri, Morioka
    Open past midnight
  9. 9.cocktail bar esprit
    ★ 4.6 (41)490m · 6 min walk walkMorioka, Saien, 1-chōme−11−23 菜園ビル 301
    Open past midnight
  10. 10.Seven
    ★ 4.6 (40)560m · 7 min walk walk2-chōme-5-3 Ōdōri, Morioka
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.The Bar H
    ★ 4.2 (57)550m · 7 min walk walkMorioka, Saien, 1-chōme−11−11 ２Ｆ
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.ショットバー ニート NEATShottobā NīTo NEAT
    ★ 4.6 (34)586m · 7 min walk walk2-chōme-4-11 Saien, Morioka
    Open past midnight

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Plan your night in Morioka

Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

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

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Cocktail & whisky bars in Morioka: common questions

How much does a cocktail cost in Morioka?

At a proper cocktail bar in Morioka 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 Morioka?

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 Morioka are used to guiding visitors.