🍸 Cocktail & whisky bars in Saitama

8 well-rated cocktail bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Saitama, 7 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 Saitama 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 Saitama

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Saitama'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.バー レベルストックBā Reberu Sutokku
    ★ 4.6 (74)798m · 10 min walk walk1-chōme-11-20 Nakachō, Urawa Ward, Saitama
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.Bar
    ★ 4.6 (66)769m · 10 min walk walk1-chōme-10-15 Nakachō, Urawa Ward, Saitama
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.Bar Kudan
    ★ 4.1 (70)823m · 10 min walk walk1-chōme-9-12 Nakachō, Urawa Ward, Saitama
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.Anchor
    ★ 4.3 (36)899m · 11 min walk walkSaitama, Urawa Ward, Takasago, 2-chōme−8−4 市川ビル B1
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.Swag
    ★ 4.2 (39)829m · 10 min walk walk1-chōme-9-13 Nakachō, Urawa Ward, Saitama
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.ＢＡＲ・ＳＡＫＡＭＯＴＯＢＡＲ ･ ＳＡＫＡＭＯＴＯ
    ★ 4.3 (35)915m · 11 min walk walk2-chōme-3-4 Takasago, Urawa Ward, Saitama
  7. 7.BAR ash 埼玉BAR Ash Saitama
    ★ 4.3 (31)967m · 12 min walk walk1-chōme-8-3 Nakachō, Urawa Ward, Saitama
    Open past midnight
  8. 8.カラオケショットバー 4CKaraokeshottobā 4 C
    ★ 5.0 (2)781m · 10 min walk walk1-chōme-10-16 Nakachō, Urawa Ward, Saitama
    Open past midnight

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Plan your night in Saitama

Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

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

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Cocktail & whisky bars in Saitama: common questions

How much does a cocktail cost in Saitama?

At a proper cocktail bar in Saitama 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 Saitama?

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 Saitama are used to guiding visitors.