🍺 Bars & izakaya in Shibuya

12 well-rated bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Shibuya, 8 of them open past midnight. Regular hours from Google; refreshed daily on demand. Confirm special hours before visiting.

Most bars in Shibuya 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.

Local specialty: Shibuya Motsuyaki. Charcoal-grilled offal skewers — cheap, smoky, and beloved by Tokyo salarymen. Pairs perfectly with a cold glass of shochu on the rocks. Nonbei Yokocho (Drunkard's Alley), a tiny lane off the main strip with old-school bars and grills.

Bars & izakaya near central Shibuya

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Shibuya'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.C.STAND シースタンド 渋谷マークシティ横店C . STAND ShīSutando Shibuya MāKu Shiti Yoko Ten
    ★ 4.8 (1,294)211m · 3 min walk walkShibuya, Dōgenzaka, 1-chōme−6−1 天松ビル B1F
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.LOST BAR
    ★ 4.7 (1,438)302m · 4 min walk walkShibuya, Udagawachō, 33−1 2階
  3. 3.LITTS BAR
    ★ 4.7 (1,048)347m · 4 min walk walk久保ビル, 2F, 33-14 Udagawachō, Shibuya
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.bar merido Shibuya
    ★ 4.8 (786)154m · 2 min walk walkShibuya, Udagawachō, 25−11 Ejimaya Bld., 地下1階
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.bar moon walk Shibuya dogenzaka
    ★ 4.7 (719)322m · 4 min walk walkShibuya, Dōgenzaka, 2-chōme−25−9 ロマーネ８０ 4F
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.Maps
    ★ 4.8 (547)147m · 2 min walk walk26-7 Udagawachō, Shibuya
  7. 7.Hirokatsu Shibuyadogenzakaten
    ★ 4.5 (741)194m · 2 min walk walkShibuya, Dōgenzaka, 1-chōme−5−4 Shoriki Bldg., B1F
  8. 8.off / shisha&cafe 渋谷シーシャ クレープOff / Shisha & Cafe Shibuya ShīSha KurēPu
    ★ 4.7 (359)211m · 3 min walk walkShibuya, 1-chōme−14−15 VINTAGE4, ８階
    Open past midnight
  9. 9.Lad's Dining Shibuya
    ★ 4.6 (386)164m · 2 min walk walkShibuya, Udagawachō, 17−117-1 渋谷ブラザービル B1F
    Open past midnight
  10. 10.TORA - Hanamachi Izakaya
    ★ 4.5 (287)401m · 5 min walk walk2-chōme-19-10 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.Barrel Wine Bar Dongyunoki Shibuya Branch
    ★ 4.5 (242)290m · 4 min walk walkShibuya, Dōgenzaka, 1-chōme−10−7 Goto Ikueikai Bldg., B1F
  12. 12.Shibuya Highball Bar
    ★ 4.1 (384)100m · 1 min walk walkShibuya, Udagawachō, 23−10 VIVEL渋谷 B1
    Open past midnight

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Plan your night in Shibuya

First night in Shibuya? Go with a local guide

A guided bar-hopping or food tour gets you into the tiny places that are hard to walk into alone — and you learn how ordering works before you go solo the next night.

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Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

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

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Bars & izakaya in Shibuya: common questions

What time do bars in Shibuya 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 Shibuya 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 Shibuya?

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.