🍸 Cocktail & whisky bars in Oita

12 well-rated cocktail bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Oita, 10 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 Oita 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 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.Cask
    ★ 4.4 (103)741m · 9 min walk walkOita, Miyakomachi, 3-chōme−2−35 山下ビル
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.Mizutaya
    ★ 4.1 (139)708m · 9 min walk walk2-chōme-1-16 Miyakomachi, Oita
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.クリアデラKuriadera
    ★ 4.4 (78)577m · 7 min walk walkOita, Miyakomachi, 1-chōme−1−5 親和ビル
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.ロワンディシーRowandishī
    ★ 4.5 (44)703m · 9 min walk walkOita, Chūōmachi, 3-chōme−6−1 アナンビル
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.ラルコルショットRarukorushotto
    ★ 3.9 (78)564m · 7 min walk walk1-chōme-4-8 Chūōmachi, Oita
  6. 6.Bar risette
    ★ 4.2 (48)378m · 5 min walk walkOita, Funaimachi, 2-chōme−1−20 5F
    Open past midnight
  7. 7.ＢＡＲ・アヴァンティＢＡＲ ･ Avanti
    ★ 4.4 (38)711m · 9 min walk walkOita, Miyakomachi, 2-chōme−2−12 三宮ビル
  8. 8.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
  9. 9.xIon mixology-D-bar
    ★ 4.3 (36)711m · 9 min walk walk3-chōme-2-18 Chūōmachi, Oita
    Open past midnight
  10. 10.Bar Laff Guild
    ★ 4.3 (31)632m · 8 min walk walkOita, Chūōmachi, 2-chōme−8−23 2階
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.bar kool
    ★ 4.2 (29)443m · 6 min walk walk3-chōme-1-13 Funaimachi, Oita
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.Cafe & Bar EMION
    ★ 4.1 (31)728m · 9 min walk walkOita, Miyakomachi, 3-chōme−2−2番1組 森重ビル 2階 JP 870-0034
    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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Cocktail & whisky bars in Oita: common questions

How much does a cocktail cost in Oita?

At a proper cocktail bar in Oita 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 Oita?

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 Oita are used to guiding visitors.