Published date: March 18, 2025
Enjoying a Night of Craft Beer in Kyoto
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Experience of the stay
Let me start with the conclusion.
If you want to go on a journey visiting bars alone, Millennials Kyoto is the place to be.
I’d like to highlight a few reasons why.
1. Free Beer in the Evening
From 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, they offer free beer for an hour.
You can enjoy the view of Kyoto from the 8th floor while having your casual pre-drinks alone.
Since it's free, you can help yourself to as many refills as you want.
I could spend my time searching for trendy lounges to visit during my stay.
2. Located in the Heart of Kyoto’s Entertainment District
Right in the middle of Kyoto’s bustling area, between Kawaramachi Sanjo and Shijo.
Moreover, there’s a covered shopping street in front of the hotel, so it's no problem even if it rains.
Convenience stores are right next to the hotel, and Uniqlo is just a 30-second walk away, so even if you're in need of clothes due to the cold or heat, you can quickly get what you need.
I forgot my running gear for the next morning and was able to purchase it immediately.
3. Beds and Lighting to Prevent Oversleeping
One worry when you've been drinking is whether you’ll wake up in the morning.
At Millennials, the beds automatically rise when you set an alarm.
The snooze function gently raises the bed in stages until you are completely awake.
The lights in the room also turn on simultaneously with the alarm.
The bed rises to quite an angle, making it nearly impossible to stay asleep, ensuring that you definitely wake up. Say goodbye to oversleeping.
I woke up around the second stage.
Experiences during the trip
I hopped between three craft beer bars while taking a stroll.
Each bar had a great atmosphere, and before I knew it, I had been drinking for 6 hours.
< before 9 >
It's about a 1-minute walk north from Karasuma Oike Station.
The bar has a fantastic atmosphere, resembling a renovated traditional house.
I paid cash on the first floor and drank on the second, but the high ceiling made me want to check out the first floor too.
It's easy to enter alone, and there are plenty of Japanese dishes, so it felt authentically Kyoto.
You can enjoy 9 taps of craft beer.
This is the most recommended place from my experience.
< DIG THE LINE BOTTLE & BAR >
Crossing Oike Street and heading south for about 5 minutes brings you to this bar.
It’s somewhat popular with foreigners.
This bar is a sister store of before 9, and it also has a nice vibe.
Compared to before 9, which is Japanese, this one has a Western demeanor.
I enjoyed a beer called "Napoleon Cake" with an alcohol content of 12 degrees.
With the sweetness of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, you hardly feel the alcohol content.
The owner talks a lot, so it's a great place to get recommendations for other bars not found online.
< HOP SEED >
After drinking at two bars, I walked about 20 minutes to Ponto-cho to this bar to sober up.
It was approaching midnight, but this place is open late.
Here, they focus on Kyoto's craft beer, offering 4 taps to choose from.
It’s a great spot to enjoy the last drink of the night in Kyoto.
It’s about a 5-minute walk back to Millennials from HOP SEED.
It’s nice you don’t have to worry about getting home on the way back.