Nightlife in Yokohama is something each tourist should experience. There are many amazing nightspots that will make your trip to Yokohama most enjoyable. The bars offer excellent beers, great wines and intricate cocktails. This self-guided tour will lead you to the most popular nightspot of Yokohama.
1) Bar Bricks
Bar Bricks sits in the district of Yokohama where most bars are located, i.e. near the bay. Yokohama is famous for its wines, and the Bar serves a good range of beers and wines. They have bottled wines, as well as homemade red and white wines. Also they offer whiskey, spirits, cocktails and other drinks. The atmosphere is relaxed and intimate.
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2) Jazz Men Club
The Jazz Men Club is a small bar situated on the outskirts of Chinatown. This is a modern bar that welcomes lovers of jazz. The music played here is soothing. You can listen to Milt Jackson and the Modern Jazz Quartet. The owner is a musician too.
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3) Darts Bar Dragon
Dart Bar Dragon rests in the heart of Kannai district alongside many other popular bars. It is not only for those who like darts. It is a sports bar where you can watch your favorite game on big screens while enjoying Japanese drinks and relaxing in very comfortable sofas. There are plenty of dart boards around to keep amateurs happy.
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4) Bar Bar Bar
Bar Bar Bar offers good live jazz music performed by local talent, original food and drinks. In the bar on the first floor you can order cocktails, beer or spirits. On the second floor you can order food and listen to live music. The bar is very easy to find as there is a large neon "Bar Bar Bar" sign.
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5) Actor & Actress
Actor & Actress is a chic nightspot in Yokohama. It is a traditional Japanese bar frequented by the young, urbane and cosmopolitan crowd. People visiting this bar speak pretty good English and are open to conversations, so you can enjoy your drinks and make new acquaintances at the same time.
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6) Bar Great Harry
Bar Great Harry boasts some truly creative cocktails, as the waiters compete in making these drinks. They'll mix you the best cocktails you've ever had. The snacks are exceptionally good too. You will also like the pirate's ship interior design.
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7) Tomei's Wine Bar
Tomei's Wine Bar is set in Matomashi, the district most influenced by Western culture. The bar's owner is originally from California. It is a place where you can taste a huge variety of top-quality wines, accompanied by great snacks.
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