🍸 Cocktail & whisky bars in Tsu

11 well-rated cocktail bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Tsu, 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 Tsu 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 Tsu

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Tsu'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.アンバールAn BāRu
    ★ 4.6 (64)181m · 2 min walk walk533 Hadokorochō, Tsu
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.BAR LIGHT
    ★ 4.4 (51)169m · 2 min walk walkTsu, Hadokorochō, 528番地 Cocoビル 1F
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.ジョーズバーJōZubā
    ★ 3.8 (73)376m · 5 min walk walkTsu, Hadokorochō, 356 エイトビル
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.ワインバー 壱Wain Bā Ichi
    ★ 4.0 (32)334m · 4 min walk walk314 Hadokorochō, Tsu
  5. 5.winebar las
    ★ 4.8 (17)480m · 6 min walk walkTsu, Sakaemachi, 3-chōme いけだビル 2F
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.Hatch’s Bar
    ★ 4.4 (17)592m · 7 min walk walk3 Chome Sakaemachi, Tsu
    Open past midnight
  7. 7.Main Bar TAILLEVENT｜タイユヴァンMain Bar TAILLEVENT | Taiyuvan
    ★ 4.4 (14)444m · 6 min walk walkTsu, 栄町３丁目２２２ ソシアビル ４F
    Open past midnight
  8. 8.Zero
    ★ 4.2 (5)342m · 4 min walk walkTsu, Hadokorochō, 335 タカラビル 2F
  9. 9.BAR FILM
    ★ 5.0 (3)938m · 12 min walk walk69 Kitamachitsu, Tsu
  10. 10.CafeBAR Nicott
    ★ 5.0 (1)246m · 3 min walk walkTsu, Hadokorochō, 604番地 will野口ビル 3階北
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.Bar Tigre
    292m · 4 min walk walkTsu, Hadokorochō, 321-1 青木ビル 2F

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Plan your night in Tsu

Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

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

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Cocktail & whisky bars in Tsu: common questions

How much does a cocktail cost in Tsu?

At a proper cocktail bar in Tsu 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 Tsu?

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 Tsu are used to guiding visitors.