🍸 Cocktail & whisky bars in Shizuoka

12 well-rated cocktail bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Shizuoka, 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 Shizuoka 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 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.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
  2. 2.Blue Label
    ★ 4.6 (133)567m · 7 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Shōwachō, 3-2 アーバンビルディング ６階
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.Muse Amuse
    ★ 4.9 (78)567m · 7 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Shōwachō, 3-2 6階
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.Bar Code
    ★ 4.5 (66)392m · 5 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Ryōgaechō, 2-chōme−5−4 1F奥
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.Bar Le Refuge
    ★ 4.7 (55)550m · 7 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Tenmachō, 9-15 リベルテヒラノ 1B
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.K3
    ★ 4.6 (57)479m · 6 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Tokiwachō, 1-chōme−１−5 ジュラシックビル F4
    Open past midnight
  7. 7.Mash
    ★ 4.4 (54)461m · 6 min walk walkアフターファイブビル, ６階, 2-chōme-７-14 Ryōgaechō, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka
    Open past midnight
  8. 8.MALT ROOM
    ★ 4.7 (38)616m · 8 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Takajō, 2-chōme−15−10 鷹ニ山梨ビル103
    Open past midnight
  9. 9.まつもると - 禁煙のウイスキーとラム酒の専門店Ma Tsumoru To - Kin'En No Uisukī To Ramu Shu No Semmon Ten
    ★ 4.7 (37)390m · 5 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Ryōgaechō, 2-chōme−３−2 5階
  10. 10.Share laughter
    ★ 4.8 (33)476m · 6 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Kōyamachi, 6−10 大石ビル 1階北側
  11. 11.BAR OZ
    ★ 4.1 (57)498m · 6 min walk walkShizuoka, Aoi Ward, Kōyamachi, 6-4 ガーデンスクエア第11ビル 2F
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.Remenber
    ★ 4.6 (35)442m · 6 min walk walk8-6 Shichikenchō, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka
    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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Cocktail & whisky bars in Shizuoka: common questions

How much does a cocktail cost in Shizuoka?

At a proper cocktail bar in Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka?

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 Shizuoka are used to guiding visitors.