Late-night bars in Gion range from quiet places to drink, to those built for groups, to venues where you can play golf or darts.
Decide who you are going with and from what time, then compare the atmosphere, the price and how you will get home.
Choose the atmosphere that fits the occasion
Alone, the counter; for an after-party, a table where conversation flows; for business entertaining, a private room.
Photographs tell you little about the volume or how busy it gets, so if you want a quiet evening, say so when you book.
Consider an activity bar too
At a bar with golf, darts or karaoke, the conversation has somewhere to start, and an after-party is much less likely to run dry.
If someone is there for the first time, check whether staff explain the controls and whether there are simple games.
Look at the late-night rates and ordering rules
Check the cover charge, the service charge, any late-night surcharge and whether a minimum order applies. Look too at whether the price shown includes tax.
With free-flow drinks or a set plan, confirming what is covered and when last orders fall avoids misunderstandings at the till.
- The cover charge
- The service charge
- The late-night surcharge
- Any minimum order
Confirm the hours and the way home
Last entry and last orders are often set before the closing time. Check the hours for the day of the week.
After the last train, settle on a taxi or the route to where you are staying, and never drive or cycle after drinking.
In Gion, the bar alone or the golf as well
Gion Country Club takes bar-only visits, and if you would like to, simulation golf and darts are there as well.
From a drink on your own to an after-party in a private room, we will suggest the seat or the plan that fits your numbers and the occasion.
Frequently asked questions
Is a late-night bar in Gion easy to walk into alone?
At a venue with a counter that takes solo guests, yes. It is worth checking how busy it is.
Can I start at the bar and add golf later?
That depends on availability and the pricing. If you would like to, mention it when you arrive.
Is there a dress code at late-night bars?
It varies by venue. Check in advance whether any particular dress rules apply.
