🍸 Cocktail & whisky bars in Utsunomiya

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

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Utsunomiya'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.Pipe no Kemuri
    ★ 4.3 (288)505m · 6 min walk walk2-1 Ikegamichō, Utsunomiya
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.夢酒OGAWA パイプのけむりYume Shu OGAWA Paipu No Kemuri
    ★ 4.5 (143)473m · 6 min walk walk2-19 Izumichō, Utsunomiya
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.Dining Bar SUKATTO(スカット)Dining Bar SUKATTO ( Sukatto )
    ★ 4.4 (124)498m · 6 min walk walkUtsunomiya, Ikegamichō, 1−3 蒲生ビル 2F
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.BAR Andalucía
    ★ 4.8 (72)764m · 10 min walk walk5-chōme-1-2 Chūō, Utsunomiya
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.The Cave（ザ・ケイヴ）The Cave ( Za･Keivu )
    ★ 4.7 (74)550m · 7 min walk walk2-chōme-2-8 Babadōri, Utsunomiya
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.BAR PARK AVENUE(バー パークアベニュー)BAR PARK AVENUE ( Bā PāKu Abenyū )
    ★ 4.5 (76)201m · 3 min walk walk2-chōme-2-12 Hanawada, Utsunomiya
    Open past midnight
  7. 7.Craic
    ★ 4.4 (59)664m · 8 min walk walkUtsunomiya, Enomachi, 7−2 トキタヤビル 2F
    Open past midnight
  8. 8.BAR フルールドゥリスBAR FurūRudurisu
    ★ 4.4 (56)390m · 5 min walk walkUtsunomiya, Honchō, 6−9 しいの実ビル 3F
    Open past midnight
  9. 9.ＨＡＲＵパイプのけむりＨＡＲＵ Paipu No Kemuri
    ★ 4.2 (66)340m · 4 min walk walk7-7 Honchō, Utsunomiya
    Open past midnight
  10. 10.George
    ★ 4.5 (48)599m · 7 min walk walkUtsunomiya, Enomachi, 6−4 いさみビル 地下１階
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.Music and cocktail bar Lucifer
    ★ 4.2 (59)732m · 9 min walk walk1-chōme-3-8 Chūō, Utsunomiya
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.パイプのけむり アオキPaipu No Kemuri Aoki
    ★ 4.5 (39)633m · 8 min walk walkUtsunomiya, Enomachi, 6−6 4F
    Open past midnight

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Plan your night in Utsunomiya

Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

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

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Cocktail & whisky bars in Utsunomiya: common questions

How much does a cocktail cost in Utsunomiya?

At a proper cocktail bar in Utsunomiya 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 Utsunomiya?

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 Utsunomiya are used to guiding visitors.