🍺 Bars & izakaya in Oita

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

Most bars in Oita 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 Oita

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Oita'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.ORIENTAL LOUNGE OITA
    ★ 4.9 (459)583m · 7 min walk walkOita, Chūōmachi, 2-chōme−9−33 末岡ビル 4F
  2. 2.Kotsukotsu-an
    ★ 4.2 (1,331)161m · 2 min walk walk3-chōme-8-19 Funaimachi, Oita
  3. 3.IRISHPUB THE HIVE
    ★ 4.2 (216)586m · 7 min walk walkOita, Chūōmachi, 2-chōme−7−28 1F
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.Kakurega
    ★ 4.6 (97)777m · 10 min walk walkOita, Chūōmachi, 3-chōme−5−23 渕野ビル 1F
  5. 5.古民家ダイニング箱Ko Minka Dainingu Bako
    ★ 4.1 (163)252m · 3 min walk walk1-chōme-3-2 Ōtemachi, Oita
  6. 6.Mizutaya
    ★ 4.1 (139)708m · 9 min walk walk2-chōme-1-16 Miyakomachi, Oita
    Open past midnight
  7. 7.Public Izakaya Joki Roman
    ★ 4.3 (85)647m · 8 min walk walkOita, Chūōmachi, 2-chōme−7−22 ピアッツァ・ドゥオーモ 1F
    Open past midnight
  8. 8.びぃぴぃＢｅａｕｔｉｆｕｌＰｌａｃｅBiipii ＢｅａｕｔｉｆｕｌＰｌａｃｅ
    ★ 4.6 (46)308m · 4 min walk walkOita, Funaimachi, 3-chōme−3−16 1F
  9. 9.Food&Music Bar ei8ht（バー エイト）Food & Music Bar Ei 8 Ht ( Bā Eito )
    ★ 4.6 (44)705m · 9 min walk walkOita, Miyakomachi, 2-chōme−4−8 都ビル B1F
    Open past midnight
  10. 10.BAR Central
    ★ 4.3 (56)537m · 7 min walk walk1-chōme-4-22 Chūōmachi, Oita
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.Bar risette
    ★ 4.2 (48)378m · 5 min walk walkOita, Funaimachi, 2-chōme−1−20 5F
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.Bar Satellite
    ★ 4.7 (28)237m · 3 min walk walkOita, Ōtemachi, 1-chōme−3−4 遊歩ビル 遊歩ビル102
    Open past midnight

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Plan your night in Oita

Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

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

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Bars & izakaya in Oita: common questions

What time do bars in Oita 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 Oita 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 Oita?

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.