🍺 Bars & izakaya in Shizuoka

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

Most bars in Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Shizuoka'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.居酒屋革命 酔っ手羽 静岡両替町店Izakaya Kakumei Yotteba Shizuoka RyōGae Machi Ten
    ★ 4.7 (851)405m · 5 min walk walk2-chōme-5-4 Ryōgaechō, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka
  2. 2.Julian
    ★ 4.9 (245)499m · 6 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Kōyamachi, 12-14 クニヨシ紺屋町ビル 7階
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.大村バーōMura Bā
    ★ 4.1 (440)549m · 7 min walk walk1-chōme-5-8 Hitoyadochō, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka
  4. 4.ダイニングバー&シーシャ Packer’sGate パッカーズゲートDainingu Bā & ShīSha Packer ' SGate PakkāZugēTo
    ★ 4.6 (140)370m · 5 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Ryōgaechō, 2-chōme−4-20 玄南ビル 3階
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.静岡おでんバー 楽笑Shizuoka Oden Bā Raku Emi
    ★ 4.9 (99)576m · 7 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Shōwachō, 4-8 瑠漫館 3階
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.VIENT 美煙鶏 bar&shishaVIENT Yoshi Kemuri Niwatori Bar & Shisha
    ★ 4.9 (92)572m · 7 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Shōwachō, 4-3 メリッサビル 3F
    Open past midnight
  7. 7.隠れ家居酒屋 ぱく【静岡駅/居酒屋】Kakurega Izakaya Paku 【 Shizuoka Eki / Izakaya 】
    ★ 4.8 (86)539m · 7 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Shōwachō, 3−10 ひょうたん横丁
  8. 8.Muse Amuse
    ★ 4.9 (78)567m · 7 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Shōwachō, 3-2 6階
    Open past midnight
  9. 9.The Four 13 (4-13 Bar)
    ★ 4.9 (63)380m · 5 min walk walk2-chōme-4-9 Ryōgaechō, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka
    Open past midnight
  10. 10.13Anchorz
    ★ 4.6 (67)489m · 6 min walk walk11-5 Shichikenchō, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.No'Age concentré
    ★ 4.6 (62)491m · 6 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Takajō, 2-chōme−5−12 1F
  12. 12.Bar Code
    ★ 4.5 (66)392m · 5 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Ryōgaechō, 2-chōme−5−4 1F奥
    Open past midnight

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Plan your night in Shizuoka

Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

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

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Bars & izakaya in Shizuoka: common questions

What time do bars in Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka?

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.