Best Stand-up bar (Cocktails) in Japan

1Nihonshu Ponytail

Ogimachi Sta. / Stand-up bar

[1-minute walk from Ogimachi Station] A specialty restaurant for liver dishes, offering a variety of appetizers and Japanese sake. A calm and relaxing space welcoming solo diners.

3.47

245

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

2Kyoto Tower Sand Bar

Kyoto Sta. / Bar, Cafe, Stand-up bar

Experience the flavors of Kyoto's seasons with a changing selection of sake at this cozy spot.

3.33

140

  • - JPY 999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

3Yanagikoji TAKA

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Stand-up bar, Baru (Spanish style bar)
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • TuesdayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area

4NOMURA SHOTEN

Shin Okachimachi Sta. / Stand-up bar

3.25

48

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

5Taishu Sakaba Himawari

Shibuya Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Stand-up bar

3.42

248

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available

6Daniel's Mondo

Kyoto Sta. / Italian, Creative, Stand-up bar

3.41

120

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

7Tachinomi Izakaya LIBERTY

Higashi Umeda Sta. / Stand-up bar, Chinese, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

A hidden gem on the second floor of a city building◎ A secret spot for adults to unwind and "Numaru"!

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

8Tachinomi Sushi Wine bar Apero

Higashi Ikebukuro Sta. / Stand-up bar, Sushi, Wine bar

3.43

141

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability

9Sakaba Light

Omiya Sta. / Stand-up bar, Chicken dishes, Seafood

3.21

26

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

10LAZUR

Higashi Ginza Sta. / European, Stand-up bar, Baru (Spanish style bar)

Just a 3-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station! Enjoy a casual Mediterranean vibe with home-style Mediterranean dishes and drinks!

3.07

7

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
Online reservationCheck availability

11Tachinomi Kushigin

Akihabara Sta. / Stand-up bar, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

3.42

177

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed

12kiln THE BEER HOUSE Shibuya Dogenzaka Ten

Shinsen Sta. / Beer bar, Baru (Spanish style bar), Stand-up bar

2-hour all-you-can-drink course starting from JPY 4,500 ● A wide selection of beers from around the world ● Just a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station

3.47

137

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

13Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo

Gion Shijo Sta. / Stand-up bar, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine

3.39

135

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

14Aketote moro

Kiyomizu Gojo Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Stand-up bar, Bar

A nostalgic izakaya that's perfect for a casual visit.

3.21

19

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

15STAND AFRO

Sakaisuji Hommachi Sta. / Stand-up bar

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

16Fujiya Honten Nihonbashihamamachi

Hamacho Sta. / Stand-up bar
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

17Stop the Season in the Sun

Harajuku Sta. / Baru (Spanish style bar), Stand-up bar, Cafe

Only 3 minutes from Harajuku Station! Still have available seats for December year-end parties!

3.29

88

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

18Tachinomi Dokoro Heso Shinbashi Sohonten

Shimbashi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Stand-up bar, Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers)

Heso Shimbashi Banquet Hall (Tentative) Now Open in the Basement of the Main Store! Course Reservations Now Available! Meet at "Standing Bar Heso!" Complete your gatherings from pre-party to after-party at Heso! Featured in Otona no Shumatsu, this is the place to be!

3.46

454

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
Online reservationCheck availability

19Ginza 300 BAR Hacchome Ten

Shimbashi Sta. / Stand-up bar, Baru (Spanish style bar), Sports bar

3.10

78

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available

20Stand Sakaba Stem

Shijo Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Stand-up bar, Baru (Spanish style bar)

3.27

37

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Online reservationCheck availability