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Your best friend on your solo trip. Top 16 selections for eating and drinking by yourself.

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“I might go for a quick pre-drink before going out”, “I want something easy and light to eat before going home from shopping”. Surely everyone had this moment once in their life, and at the same time, you were thinking “Hang on, but I don’t know anywhere I could go…”. Well, this article will introduce some of the best places to go eat and drink on your own when your travelling alone.

 

Tachi-nomi (Standing up and drinking. Pubs and Izakaya with no chairs.)

Kyasa

The impressive design of Sake and Shochu bottles lined up along the wall famous for this “Tachinomi Izakaya” in Kiyamachi, Kyoto. It will get so packed that you’ll be touching other peoples shoulder, allowing people to be able to start a conversation with strangers, which makes it a great place to come on your solo trip. Affordable alcohol and food is also what attracts people to Kyasa.

Address (Japanese) :京都府京都市中京区西木屋町三条下南車屋287

Address (English) : 287 Kiyamachi Sanjou Kudaru Minami Kurumaya, Nakagyouku Kyoto

Open : 18:00 ~ 26:00

Close : Always open

Map : Google Map

Website : http://www.kyasa-kyoto.com/

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Masuyasakaten

This “Tachinomi Izakaya” has sake from all over Japan. For those of you thinking, “I’m curious of Japanese Sake, but 1 Gou (180ml) is too much”, there’s a half size serving (90ml). Other than standing and drinking, there’s a counter seat as well so, it is highly recommended for solo travellers.

Address (Japanese) : 京都府京都市中京区御幸町通り四条上ル大日町426 1階

Address (English) : 1F 426 Gokoumachidori Shijo Agaru Dainichimachi,Nakagyouku, Kyoto

Open : 17:30 ~ 23:30

Close : Always open

Map :Google Map

Website : http://www.masuya-saketen.com/

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IL LAMPO

It’s got the idea from a similar standing style bar, which is generally called “bacaro” in Venezia, Italy. It’s not everyday you can experience Italian cicheti and pizza in Tachi-nomi in Japan. If you want to be a bit fancy, please have a quick look at this place.

Address (Japanese) : 京都府京都市中京区河原町通三条上ル2筋目東入ル恵比須町534-29

Address (English) : 534-29 Kawaramachidori Sanjo Agaru Ebisuchou,Nakagyouku, Kyoto

Open : 17:00 ~ 26:00

Close : Always open

Map : Google Map

Website : http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260202/26005208/dtlphotolst/3/smp2/

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Momiji

Momiji is the famous Tachi-nomi bar in Kiyamachi, Kyoto. Every time you have a quick glance inside, it is always packed with a lively atmosphere. There is of course the classic Izakaya dish Potato Salad, and Deep Fried Chicken, as well as varieties of seafood options to chose from.

Address (Japanese) : 京都府京都市中京区鍋屋町220ー1

Address (English) : 220-1 Nabeyachou, Nakagyouku, Kyoto

Open : 12:00 ~ 23:00

Close : Irregular

Map : Google Map

Website : http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260201/26026083/

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Izakaya

Kyogoku Stand

It is a diner/Izakaya in the Shinkyogoku Shopping Street in Kyoto. This Izakaya has made the local TV Show called “Rui Yoshida’s Sakaba Horoki”, and was opened in 1927, and the building itself has been around since early 1910’s, so it is one of the most long-established stores. men and women of all ages gathers here from midday and drinks in a clamouring atmosphere.

Address (Japanese) : 京都府京都市中京区新京極通四条上ル中之町546

Address (English) : 546 Shinkyougokudori Shijo Agaru Nakanochou, Nakagyouku, Kyoto

Open : 12:00 ~ 21:00

Close : Tuesdays

Map : Google Map

Website : http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260201/26000665/

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Shizuka

Just like Kyogoku Stand, this Izakaya was on the same local TV, so it’s a well known store. It’s in a alley way called Ura Tera-machi, and as someone once said, “Well known stores in Kyoto is always in the alley way”, it is a store that many people would agree to this phrase.

If you just see the outside, it might feel like it’s too fancy for you, but once you step in the store you will realise what you felt before was just non sense. It has a mystic atmosphere of comfortableness. While you are still in that “comfrotable atmosphere” you’ve got to try the Dashimaki (Japanese Omelette).

Address (Japanese) :京都府京都市中京区新京極通四条上る中之町577

Address (English) : 577 Shinkyougokudori Shijo Agaru Nakanochou, Nakagyouku, Kyoto

Open : 17:30 ~ 22:00

Close : Mondays / Tuesdays / Wednesdays

Map : Google Map

Website : https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260201/26002275/

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Kazusaya

It’s aiming to become the most comfortable Yakitori restaurant. The fun, warm, and welcoming atmosphere from the staff creates a feeling of wanting to come back again. It’s a kind of restaurant that lets you reconfirm the theory, “people makes the restaurant”.

Address (Japanese) :京都府京都市中京区御射山町260−2 F

Address (English) : 2F 260 Misayamachou, Nakagyouku, Kyoto

Open : 17:00 ~ 23:30

Close : Sundays

Map : Google Map

Website : http://www.kadusaya.info/

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Cafe / Bar

Cafe/Bar OIL

It’s uses the space so lavishly, that people doubts how much land there still is in Sanjo, Kyoto. Not only the space, but their sound is luxurious, as the speakers they use is something different to every other cafes / bars. When you go out to the city, and want to be a little fancier than usual, yet looking for a place to drink comfortably this is the place to be.

Address (Japanese) : 京都府京都市中京区白壁町442 FSSビル 6F

Address (English) : 6F FSS-building Sirakabechou, Nakagyouku, Kyoto

Open : 16:00 ~ 26:00

Close : Always open

Map : Google Map

Website : https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260201/26016543/

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Concrete Bar

It’s in a small alley way that connects Ponto cho and Kiyamachi, the two main nightlife district in kyoto. When you go under a small entrance, you’ll step into a festive space “Concrete Bar”. If you want to drink by yourself, but still want some fun, it is just the right place.

Address (Japanese) : 京都府京都市中京区御幸町通り四条上ル大日町426 1階

Address (English) : 1F 426 Gokoumachidori Shijo Agaru Dainichichou, Nakagyouku, Kyoto

Open : 9:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 a.m.

Close : Always open

Map : Google Map

Website : http://www.doctor-kyoto.jp/concretebar/

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The Northern Lights Corner

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Kayu-Koji is a little alley way where many fancy bars/restaurants stands. As Kyoto’s well known bars and restaurants are in the alley way, “The Northern Light Corner” is not an exception. It is pretty rare for a bar to be this standing “Tachi-nomi” style, but the comfortableness of standing and the atmosphere of the bar surprisingly comes together well.

Address (Japanese) : 京都府京都市中京区新京極通四条上ル中之町566-23 ハレの日 花遊小路1F

Address (English) : 1F Kayukoji Halenohi, 566-23 Shinkyougokudori Shijo Agaru Nakanochou, Nakagyouku, Kyoto

Open : 14:00 ~ 23:00

Close : Wednesdays

Map : Google Map

Website : http://www.doctor-kyoto.jp/concretebar/

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Cao cafe Ishikawa

There’s some classy phrases that you don’t hear often in Japanese. “Unagi no Nedoko” (Bed for eel) is one of them. It is used to explain housing, or building where the width (or entrance) is small but the depth is large. Once you step in the small entrance of this cafe surrounded by big buildings, you will be surprised how big the actual cafe is, as the depth of the cafe is outstanding.

Fancy shops usually only put their strength in just being fancy. However, this cafe is fancy, as well as having amazing bar and restaurant. On top of that, the staffs are all friendly. It’s got everything you want in one place, what a bargain.

Address (Japanese) :京都府京都市中京区新町通西入ル釜座町31

Address (English) : 31 Shinmachidori Nishiiru, Nakagyouku, Kyoto

Open : 18:00 ~ 27:00

Close : Irregular

Map : Google Map

Website : http://www.okazuya-ishikawa.com/caocafe/index.html

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Diner / Pubs / Bars

BEER PUB Takumiya

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There’s a blue door standing out from the business district in Kyoto, Karasuma-Oike, that’s “Beer PUB Takumiya”. This pub specialises in beers only, and you can experience varieties of different craft beers from nation wide. There’s some couter seats so you can just hop in by yourself for a quick one.

Address (Japanese) : 京都府京都市中京区押小路東洞院西入ル船屋町400-1

Address (English) : 400-1 Osikoji Toudouin Nishiiru Hunayachou, Nakagyouku, Kyoto

Open : 16:00 ~ 24:00

Close : Always open

Map : Google Map

Website : http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260202/26025275/

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French Diner ekaki

ekaki is a French bistro. When you think about “French” you get a pretty expensive, classy image, but this is a bistro. You can enjoy your dinner in a fancy yet, hubbub atmosphere.

Address (Japanese) : 京都府京都市下京区貞安前之町611-3

Address (English) : 611-3 Teianmaenocho, Shimokyouku, Kyoto

Open : 15:00 ~ 24:00

Close : Irregular

Map : Google Map

Website : http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260201/26025937/

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Roti Chicken & Jackie Tacos

You can enjoy chicken dish that has been marinated for 1 whole day, here at a chicken and tacos diner. It’s solo traveller friendly with counter seats available, so it’s a great place if you want to eat lots.

Address (Japanese) : 京都府京都市下京区高辻通烏丸東入ル匂天神町642-3

Address (English) : 642-3 Takatujidori Karasuma Higashiiru Nioitenjincho, Shimokyouku, Kyoto

Open : 11:30 ~ 23:00

Close : Always open

Map : Google Map

Website : http://rcjt.jp/

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mumurik

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It’s a cute litlle diner just a short walk from the crowded Nishiki-Ichiba A.K.A Kyoto’s Kitchen. The inside of the restaurant is Northern Europe themed and the name “mumurik” comes form the actual name of the character Snufkin from the book Moomintroll.

Address (Japanese) :京都府京都市中京区麩屋町通蛸薬師下る梅屋町488−101

Address (English) : 488-101 Huyachodori Takoyakushi Kudaru Umeyacho, Nakagyoku, Kyoto

Open : 12:00 ~ 24:00

Close : Always open

Map : Google Map

Website : http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260201/26020292/

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Takoyaki Bar Takobouzu

It’s a unusual type of bar where you can eat takoyaki and drink beer on the counter. Because of the ease of this style, lets called it a Takoyaki Bar. Very easy place to just hop in for few quick drinks after work or shopping.

Address (Japanese) : 京都府京都市上京区河原町通丸太町下る伊勢屋町393−3

Address (English) : 393-3 Kawaramachidori Marutamachi Kudaru Iseyacho, Kamikyoku, Kyoto

Open : 17:00 ~ 26:00

Close : Irregular

Map : Google Map

Website : https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260202/26020279/

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Your best friend on your solo trip. Top 16 selections for eating and drinking by yourself.