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Kanazawa Castle Park, a symbol of Kaga Hyakumangoku, is an attractive place to go alone. 4 recommended bars to visit when you visit Katamachi, Kanazawa

Kanazawa Katamachi, where many gourmet restaurants are located, is also dotted with many bars with an elaborate atmosphere. Finding a bar that suits you will make your trip even more enjoyable. In this article, we introduce bars where you can enjoy the taste and atmosphere to your heart's content. All of them are attractive because you can casually go in alone. Find your favorite bar and enjoy a memorable evening.

A playful drink that entertains you with an encounter with the unknown.

HANAMI-FIZZ3.0
HANAMI-FIZZ3.0" and "CAFECOCO" each 1,400 yen

This bar is run by brothers with a Japanese father and French mother. HANAMI-FIZZ 3.0, a gin with flowers laid down and soda with lime and elderflower, is sweet and sour but also refreshing. Cotton candy is used to represent the climate of Kanazawa with its high precipitation with clouds. The moss and stones laid on the plate are inspired by Kenrokuen Garden, embodying the emotion of Kanazawa.
The "CAFECOCO," a drink made with homemade coconut liqueur and coffee, also contains handmade spices and is not too sweet.

A flavorful drink made by brothers who speak three languages.

There is no end to the number of fans who come looking forward to talking with Masayoshi Karasawa (second son) and Naomichi (third son).
There is no end to the number of fans who come looking forward to talking with Masayoshi Karasawa (second son) and Naomichi (third son).

The original cocktails are as beautiful as art, each with its own story to tell. The dishes are said to have been collected while traveling around the world, and some are only available in one dish. However, there are no pictures on the menu because they want you to choose a cocktail based on your taste preferences.
The half-French brothers who create these cocktails speak three languages (English, French, and Japanese), so it is not uncommon to hear multiple languages being spoken in the bar.

Local Guide Comment
The restaurant is so particular that they actively use basil, sansho (Japanese pepper), shiso (Perilla frutescens), and other ingredients grown at home to make homemade syrups. With all this attention to detail, it is surprising that there is no charge.
FURANSU COCKTAIL BAR (France)
  • Address 2F Kita Building, 1-10 Kikura-cho, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa MAP
  • Direction Approximately 8 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo and walk about 4 minutes.
  • Business Hours 20:00 - 1:00 the next day
  • Closed Wednesday
  • TEL 070-8544-5049
  • Parking No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.
  • Memo No charge

A must for music lovers. Original cocktails linked to music

Mellow Yellow Lemon Sour
Mellow Yellow Lemon Sour" 900 yen, "Sparkle" 1,200 yen

The drink you should definitely try at this music bar where you can immerse yourself in music is an original cocktail inspired by the music. The "Sparkle," inspired by Tatsuro Yamashita's song "Sparkle," uses cucumber, kiwi, and basil to express the freshness of his guitar and singing voice.
The "Lemon Sour" uses "Shimanami lemons" grown in Hiroshima without using pesticides in its gin base. The lemon sour is made by soaking the lemon in sugar and millet and then letting it sit for more than a month.

The best night to surrender yourself to the music selector

More than 1,500 records from all over the world, ranging from immortal classics to rare music sources.
More than 1,500 records from all over the world, ranging from immortal classics to rare music sources.

Located on the first floor of the hotel "kaname inn tatemachi," the bar, which is open to guests of the hotel as well as non-guests, is lined with an assortment of analog records of all ages and genres in a well-mannered manner.
The music played on the top-of-the-line audio system produced by Shinichi Osawa, a musician, is so clear that it seems as if it is being played on the spot. A dedicated music selector selects the music based on the guests' ages and reactions, making the experience even more special.

Local Guide Comment
If you read the QR code on the menu and jump to the Instagram highlight, you can listen to the music derived from the original cocktail.
Kanazawa Music Bar
  • Address 1F kaname inn tatemati, 41 Tatemachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
  • Direction Approximately 8 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk 4 minutes.
  • Business Hours 18:00-24:00 *Changes according to the Corona situation.
  • Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • TEL 076-208-3540
  • Parking No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.
  • Memo No charge

Signature cocktails that bring out the rich potential of fruit

Seasonal
Seasonal "Fruit Cocktail" 1,500 yen

Fruit cocktails made with seasonal fruits are popular at this hideaway bar. Fruit cocktails are made with the freshest fruit from all over Japan, and are carefully prepared from the pulp after ordering. There are about 8 to 12 types always on hand, and each drink is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that allows you to enjoy the seasonality of the moment.
More than 90% of the fruit cocktails can be served as non-alcoholic drinks. Chestnut cocktails, which are also called "drinking Mont Blanc," are the only popular menu item that can be enjoyed in all seasons.

Excellent usability. We value casualness, so you don't have to worry even if you are a woman alone.

Counter seating with Baccarat glasses in the center
Counter seating with Baccarat glasses in the center

Although there is no menu, cocktails are available from 900 yen and whiskey from 900 yen. The master says that he dares not to create a menu because he wants people who are not familiar with alcoholic beverages to enjoy the bar and encourages them to feel free to ask for a drink.
The bar also offers a full range of food, so many customers use the bar as their first stop. The menu can accommodate everything from simple items such as cheese and prosciutto ham to gutsy items such as truffle pizza and pasta, making it a great place to use.

Local Guide Comment
The name of the restaurant comes from a Chinese legend called "Chiseki Soryu," which means "to leave the floating world. As the name implies, it is a hidden bar located in an alley slightly outside the downtown Katamachi area.
Sose-ryu (Japan) Sose-ryu (Japan) Sose-ryu (Japan)
  • Address 12-2 Tatemachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
  • Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk about 5 minutes.
  • Business Hours Monday-Saturday 18:00~3:00, Sunday & Holidays 18:00~2:00
  • Closed Closed on weekends and holidays
  • TEL 076-261-9212
  • Parking No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.
  • Memo Charge 1,200 yen

This is the real thing. A long-established Western liquor bar that gently invites you into the world of whiskey

Whiskey in barrels
Whiskey in barrels" (market price changes depending on the exchange rate)

Established in 1969. The best thing about this long-established Western liquor bar, where you can enjoy the atmosphere of an authentic Irish pub, is the "whiskey in barrels. It is a rare original whiskey that has been aged in barrels to make it taste even better than the single malt whiskey imported directly from England.
The wonder of how the taste changes as you drink more and more of this whisky is something you should definitely experience. It is said that many people who do not like whiskey become addicted to it as they drink more and more.

Immerse yourself in a museum-like world filled with the history of postwar Japanese whiskey.

The walls are covered with miniature bottles of Western liquors.
The walls are covered with miniature bottles of Western liquors.

When you open the door, you will feel an English atmosphere. That is no wonder, as the counter, stained glass windows, and other interior features are all made in England, and the ceiling is filled with a collection of labels and trays from various makers. It is filled with the history that has led the dawn of imported Western liquor in Japan.
Please enjoy your time at the bar, which has been frequented by many cultural figures and celebrities, while conversing with the friendly and knowledgeable master with a sense of humor.

Local Guide Comment
It is also attractive to taste five kinds of draft beer, including a rare Guinness draft beer server. The food menu is as extensive as the alcohol, including pasta and meat dishes, so it is also a great place to fill up.
London Ya Bar
  • Address 1-12-8 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk 3 minutes.
  • Business Hours 17:00-0:00
  • Closed Closed on weekends and holidays
  • TEL 076-232-2671
  • Parking No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.
  • Memo Charge 864 yen
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