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Except for some of the decorations this bar made me think of many things but definitely not the continent its name refers to. Then again, I had never been to a pub named Africa with music from Mariah Carey to Whitney Houston and three TVs and a big screen showing soccer, Japanese soap opera, a nature document and something close to CSI all at the same time!
So Pub Africa's a small bar in Kyoto's entertainment district. I ended up there cause we were looking for a place to have a few beers in with an American girl and...well...actually I don't even know why we picked up exactly this place!! But the point is, we were happy with the choice and especially the happy hour specials (almost everything half price!!) so I do recommend. The place was filled with mostly local young people at least around 11 pm when we had to leave. Even the normal prices weren't too high (around 500 Y / $5 US for a beer). Some of the tables were in nice little "caves" - looked pretty cozy =)
Check out the website - there's some more info
Dress Code: Seemed like there's none
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: (075) 255 4518
This nightclub was very interested with two levels. Saturday night was cosplay night and the staff members were dressed in various furry animal costumes. Mixed crowd and the music was dance, R&B and hip-hop. Sunday was much more dancehall, hip-hop and mega-weirdos.
The foreign guys are very aggressive and will dance/grab/grope you a lot. Japanese girls seem to tolerate this behaviour a lot, but I had to consistently vocalize my dis-interest. ¥1000 for women and ¥2000 for men.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Updated Sep 29, 2010
Address: 3f FS-Kiyamachi-Dori, Kyoto, Japan
Website: http://www.samanddave.jp
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There are plenty of options for nightlife in this city, but to be honest, some are not really to my taste and in other hand, after being out all day I have left little energy to go party at night either. But few good cold beers after dinner was always welcome and that was enough for me.
Written Feb 9, 2010
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Bar This Way advertises as an international bar in Kyoto and if you wonder what would be so international about it, than read further. The bar is owned by a Dutchman and its no surprise that Bar This Way has several Dutch beers on their menu but besides that they also have Belgium beers and.. smoothies (Australian), handmade gyozasoup (Chinese) and besides that of course a long list of liquors etc. The staff can speak Dutch (of course!), German, English, Japanese and Chinese!
Dress Code: casual
Written Jan 13, 2009
Address: Kawaramachi Sanjo Shimomaruyacho Tanakabld 3F
Phone: 075-221-9700
Website: http://www.barthisway.com
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So you think I will recommend a nightclub, ha? Sorry, buddy! I rather want you to go to the Matching Temple and see the night lanterns! It is so beautiful when they lighted all those lanterns up! It was gorgeous!
Anyway, we went there and took a long walk to the shrine. It was a beautiful walk. It was very invigorating (I needed the walk to lose some pounds!).
We were in the temple around five in the afternoon and ended up walking for about an hour int it's scenic garden. It was getting dark when we were leaving. We were pleasantly surprised when we went out to the main gate because the temple keepers lighted up all the red and white lanterns! The temple was more beautiful at night!
Dress Code: Dress warmly especially when you go to the Temple in the Fall!
Updated Dec 29, 2007
Address: Kyoto, Japan
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From The main hall of Kyoto Station. You can take an escalator to the top. All along the escalator for about 8 stories thereare seating areas and many places for different shows. It was very busy and entertaining the night I was there. The roof also provides an excellent view of Kyoto
Written Oct 6, 2007
Address: Kyoto Station
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This place is pretty small but they serve Red Stripe and play reeeeeeaaally good reggae.. old and new school. The staff is really friendly and the crowd is hip but not tragically hip. The owners of this place throw a GREAT reggae party every Thursday at a club called Metro - definitely ask the bartender at rub-a-dub about it... its worth it
Dress Code: none
Written Apr 13, 2007
Address: Kiyamachi-d?ri-Sanj? sagaru ishiyamachi 115 BF
Phone: 075 256 3122
Website: http://www.rubadub.org/index.html
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There are 2 Sent James Clubs in Kyoto. One in Honten and one in Ponto-cho.
I went to the Ponto-cho one with my friend (who is I might add crazy about jazz). But Im not and you dont have to be a jazz person to come here!
Its a nice, mellow bar. Dark wooden interior. Flickering candlelights to set that jazzy mood.. But the music is played very low - perfect background music!
AND!! They have a terrace overlooking Kamogawa river. Perfect for a hot summers eve! If it should get chilly, they hand out blankets.
The drinklist is impressive with many exciting cocktails. A bit pricy. But worth it!
It's open
Mon - Sat: 7pm to 2am
Sun: 5pm to midnight
There's a 600yen cover charge and extra if you want to sit on the terrace.
Dress Code: Smart.
Updated Dec 8, 2006
Address: Ponto-cho runs parallell with Kamo river.
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A good selection of international beers, wines, spirits and reasonably priced Irish & European cuisine goes very well with the panoramic views of East Kyoto.
Relaxed atmosphere makes McLoughlin’s Irish Bar a fine choice for both a late night snack and a cold Guinness on a weekend or a glas of wine after work.
Open
6pm - 1am (until 3am on Fri & Sat)
Written Nov 20, 2006
Address: 8F Empire Bldg. on Kiyamachi, north of Sanjo
Phone: 212-6339
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Of course this is only possible during the cherry blossom time. It seemed that half of Kyoto's population gathered in the park on their reserved spaces, picknicking, drinking beer, singing and laughing. At the many stands you can buy snacks, drinks or souvenirs, then find yourself a nice place and watch the beautiful cherry trees and of course the local people enjoying themselves. There is one special willow-like cherry tree in the center of the park which is lit by spotlights, most people gather around this place.
We had an especially nice experience. We sat down next to some women, and one of them asked us some questions (in japanese, of course!). When she had her answer, she turned to her friends and told them what we had said. Then they all looked at us, smiling. Though understanding very little, we had much fun, and they even offered us some really strange snack and a cup of hot shoju.
Dress Code: No dress code
Written Jul 30, 2005
Address: Maruyama Park, eastern Kyoto
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