🍸 Cocktail & whisky bars in Tokushima

12 well-rated cocktail bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Tokushima, 12 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 Tokushima 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 Tokushima

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Tokushima'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.Bar Kohno
    ★ 4.5 (119)970m · 12 min walk walkTokushima, Sakaemachi, 1-chōme−67-2 橘ビル 3F
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.BAR ARCHE
    ★ 4.5 (75)934m · 12 min walk walk1-chōme-39-1 Akitamachi, Tokushima
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.LONG BAR
    ★ 4.5 (67)955m · 12 min walk walkTokushima, Sakaemachi, 1-chōme−7 TUKASA. BLD, 5F
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.Toyokawa
    ★ 4.6 (56)950m · 12 min walk walkTokushima, Sakaemachi, 2-chōme−６
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.Higuchi
    ★ 5.0 (25)914m · 11 min walk walkTokushima, Akitamachi, 1-chōme 福田ビル １F
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.BAR HOGSHEAD
    ★ 4.6 (31)999m · 12 min walk walkTokushima, Sakaemachi, 1-chōme−51-3 OSグランドビル1F
    Open past midnight
  7. 7.BAR SCAPER
    ★ 4.5 (33)829m · 10 min walk walkTokushima, Nakanochō, 1-chōme−48−1 エルパセオビルⅡ 1F
    Open past midnight
  8. 8.Wstill
    ★ 4.6 (30)880m · 11 min walk walkTokushima, Akitamachi, 1-chōme−23 プラザパートⅡ ３階
    Open past midnight
  9. 9.SHOT BAR GLANZ
    ★ 4.7 (26)963m · 12 min walk walkTokushima, Tomidamachi, 1-chōme−１９−19番地1 味びる富田町 3F
    Open past midnight
  10. 10.Love
    ★ 4.4 (16)915m · 11 min walk walk1-chōme-43-1 Akitamachi, Tokushima
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.バー どみのBā Do Mino
    ★ 3.6 (24)934m · 12 min walk walkTokushima, Akitamachi, 1-chōme−３３
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.BAR 4月1日 エイプリルフールBAR 4 Tsuki 1 Nichi EipurirufūRu
    ★ 4.6 (9)931m · 12 min walk walkTokushima, Akitamachi, 2-chōme−30-1 希望ビル 2F
    Open past midnight

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Plan your night in Tokushima

Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

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

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Cocktail & whisky bars in Tokushima: common questions

How much does a cocktail cost in Tokushima?

At a proper cocktail bar in Tokushima 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 Tokushima?

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 Tokushima are used to guiding visitors.