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THE
KYOTO PIG & WHISTLE
2F SHOBI Bldg., on north side of Sanjo, east of Kawabata (close to Sanjo Keihan Stn.); Tel: 761-6022; Open: 17:00-2:00 (until 5:00 on Fri., Sat. & night before holiday); live piano music on Fri. & Sun.; free darts corner (please order a drink); Happy Hour (17:00-19:00): 1,300 yen for 1 pint of lager beer with fish & chips, 100 yen off on all drinks; half price for promotion cocktail; 4 TVs & a 50 inch screen to watch sports; a variety of international & domestic beers on tap & over 60 single malt whiskies; a internet access available (100 yen/15min.); Eng. menu & spoken; please pay cash at the counter for your order; no credit cards accepted.
SAKE
Bar YORAMU
Located on the south side of Nijo-dori, third building east of Higashi-no-toin (ground floor); Tel: 213-1512; Open 18:00-midnight; closed Mon. and 1st Sun. of every month; Discover the depth, diversity and delight of sake, Japan's distinctive "rice wine."; The wide selection offers everything from unfiltered to aged, fruity to dry: all available by the glass (350 yen-); For those who want to sample and compare, tasting sets of 3 kinds are available from 900 yen; Cozy relaxing atmosphere, a healthy food menu ( 300 yen-), and English-speaking owner make this the perfect place to enjoy some of Japan's finest sake.
THE
HILL OF TARA
North side of Oike, 50 m east Kawaramachi; Tel/Fax: 213-3330; Open daily 17:00 (opens 12:00 noon Sat.,Sun., & Nat.hol.) to midnight (until 1:00 Fri. & Sat.); Friendly, international Irish atmosphere on two floors: a great place to meet people of all kinds; Enjoy inexpensive true Irish cuisine coordinated by Ivan Whelan, from Cork, Ireland; Guiness & great Irish ales on tap; Irish whiskies; Try our mussel dish directly imported from Ireland; lunch 12:00-17:00 on Sat., Sun., & Nat. hol.; live Irish music Fri. (20:30-22:30), Sat. (21:00-23:00), Sun. (18:00-20:00); Check our web site for details; English menu/spoken; thehilloftara@thehilloftara.com
THE
GAEL IRISH PUB
2F Ohto Bldg., west side Nawate, north of Shijo above drug store; Tel: 525-0680; the friendly hospitality of 23-year-Kyoto-veteran, Michael, and his jolly English/French speaking staff make this Lonely Planet's ''favorite Kyoto bar'' (2005-07) and ''a great place- to see what's going on.''; relax and make friends at this 'must-visit' pub, while enjoying great food and drink; our staff are happy to help you plan your Kyoto stay; fine whiskeys, bottled & draft beers; generous wine glass (500 yen); lamb kebab (850 yen); big fish and chips (1,200 yen); roast lamb (1,500 yen); live music Fri. and 2nd Sun.; major sports on 5 screens; Can't find us? CALL!; FREE INTERNET!
McLoughlin's
Irish Bar and Restaurant
8F Empire Bldg. on Kiyamachi, north of Sanjo; Tel: 212-6339; Open: 18:00-1:00 (until 3:00 on Fri. & Sat.); from the 2008 edition of the Lonely Planet Japan: "McLoughlin's is our favorite bar in Kyoto. Ripping great view, great food"; specialized in local craft beers, Mino Pale Ale and Pilsner, imported micro brewery beers on tap from Rogue Oregon, Hazelnut Brown Ale and Brewers Stout; a fine selection of European beer's and of course great Guinness and Kilkenny; Irish/western style food: rib eye steak, chicken pot pie, pasta, homemade pizza, char grilled burgers, delicious organic vegetarian meals; fooseball 2 darts boards (house darts supplied); live music, free wireless Internet , Sky Sport; credit cards accepted; Happy Hour every day!!: 18:00-20:00.
A
Bar (Japanese restaurant/bar)
2F Reiho Bldg.on Nishi Kiyamachi (west side of the Takasegawa Stream), two blocks north of Shijo; Tel: 213-2129; Open daily: 17:00-24:00 (L.O. for food: 23:00, for drinks: 23:30) ; A Bar is a lively, very relaxing izakaya or Japanese-style restaurant/bar; a great place to meet local people and the perfect place to eat, drink and have fun!; casual log-house interior; friendly staff; many kinds of food & drink, Japanese and Western, at reasonable prices ( 10-630 yen); 70 kinds of drinks: beer, sake, cocktails, soft drinks (320-590 yen); English menu; no credit cards accepted.
CLUB
CHAOS (night club)
One street north of Shijo, on the east side of Kiritoshi (on the southeast corner): a 5-min. walk from Keihan Shijo Stn. ; Tel: 533-6960; Open: 20:00-24:30; closed Sun. & natl hol.; a gorgeous night club in the middle of Gion; our huge interior put you in a relaxing mood right away; Japanese style karaoke rooms and two luxurious VIP rooms available; have a great time enjoying our wide range of drinks and the charming service of our attractive bar hostesses (not Eng. speaking); 13,000 yen/person for 90 min. (for groups over three); 15,000 yen for 90 min. for one; VIP room charge: 10,000 yen; groups welcome; major credit cards accepted.
ISHIMARU
SHOTEN (Japanese Bar)
Located on roji alley #13 (look for the #13 sign at the alley entrance), very narrow alleys about 200m north of Shijo, east of Kiyamachi or west of Pontocho; Tel: 213-0966; Open everyday: 18:00-3:00 (until 4:00 on weekends); cozy, fun Japanese-style bar for everyone: young & old, Japanese & foreigners; great place to meet your new friends!; always crowded with fun people; very reasonable prices; food (light meals, snacks, Japanese dishes): 220 yen-580 yen; drink (beer, shochu spirit, Japanese sake): 370 yen-580 yen; credit cards not accepted; Eng. menu.
Cafe & Bar la siesta (veg. and non veg.)
1F Reiho Bldg. on Nishi Kiyamachi (west side of the Takasegawa Stream), two blocks north of Shijo; Tel: 752-0122; Open: 18:30-3:00; closed Tue.; this cozy café and bar is super relaxing and fun with 8 bit BGM; recommended menus: Vegetarian Dinner Set (19:00-24:00): 11 kinds vegetable Chinese dumpling set (1,200 yen), Kyoto tofu steak set (1,200 yen), Gorgonzola cheese risotto and salad (980 yen), veggie tempura set (1,500 yen); original cocktails (from 600 yen); fun retro video games are available; free internet access or bring your own laptop; English menu.
Rokkaku
Sakaba FUKURIKI
Have fun at Fukuriki
Drinking, eating and making new friends!
If you are looking for a place for a fun night in lively Japanese surroundings, come to Fukuriki! Designed to look like a sakaba, a traditional restaurant-bar common in Japanese cities until the late 1970s, Fukuriki is a great place to enjoy a relaxing evening out in Kyoto. Choose from a wide range of reasonably priced dishes and drinks. Experience the nostalgic past of Japan at Fukuriki.
Beer in mug: 399 yen; Shochu (distilled Japanese spirit): from 399 yen; Dote-ni cooked beef and vegetable hot pot: 399 yen; Fukuriki's special teppan iron hot pot: from 945 yen; Tel: 075-229-8818; B1F Lumiere de Sanjo Bldg., northwest corner of Sanjo and Kiyamachi; Open everyday: 17:00-2:00 (L.O. 1:00)
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FREE BALL
PLEXUS Bldg., 3F; on the north side of Takoyakushi, east of Kawaramachi; Tel: 255-3939; open everyday: 18:00-2:00 (until 5:00 on Fri. & Sat.); have an exciting night at Free Ball watching European soccer, basket ball, American football, F-1, fighting sports, etc. on our large screen!; darts, table soccer game and other fun items are available; cover charge: 350 yen (450 yen after 22:00); billiard game available for free for first hour; domestic & international beer, cocktails, whiskey, Japanese sake, spirits and a wide range of foods; no credit cards accepted.
2008 August
Published on the 1st
of every month.
The 223th issue, since 1987.