After dinner in Gion, the bar you want depends on the purpose: a quick drink, an after-party for business entertaining, or the rest of a date.
Compare how easy it is to reach, the atmosphere, the seating and the hours, and choose somewhere your guest will find comfortable.
Decide what the evening is for
To keep talking quietly, a counter or a private room; to enjoy yourselves as a group, an activity bar.
Even having eaten, check whether you need something light and whether drinks alone are enough.
Look at the walk from the restaurant
A few minutes on foot and you avoid waiting for a taxi. On a wet evening, check a route under arcades or along the main streets.
Be ready to give your guest the venue name, the building and the booking name, briefly.
Match the seats and the mood to who you are with
Alone or in a small group, the counter; for entertaining, a fully private room; on a date, a calm semi-private booth.
Volume and lighting do not show in photographs, so say what you want when you book.
- The counter
- A fully private room
- The opening hours
- The distance from the restaurant
Check the cover charge and any late-night rate
Beyond the price of a drink, check the cover charge, the service charge, any late-night surcharge and any minimum order.
A short visit can still carry a minimum charge. Look at how the bill is settled in advance.
From one drink to a round of golf, in Gion
Gion Country Club can be used for the bar alone, and if you would like, golf, darts and karaoke in a private room are there too.
Booking with your expected finish time at dinner, your numbers and the seats you want makes the evening simpler.
Frequently asked questions
Can a bar in Gion be used briefly after dinner?
That depends on any minimum session or order. Say in advance that your visit will be short.
Is it fine to come for drinks only, without eating?
It varies by venue. Check any minimum order and the cover charge.
Can I book a private room starting after dinner?
Yes, if one is free. Check what happens if the start time slips.
