OLD IMPERIAL BAR
Higashiyama, Kyoto
Bar in Kyoto, Japan
Book with PearlWhy go
OLD IMPERIAL BAR is the right call for a quiet, polished hotel-bar occasion: classic cocktails, smart casual expectations, a heritage interior linked to Frank Lloyd Wright design cues. Skip it if the priority is outdoor space or a lively bar crawl; book it when conversation, discretion, old-school service matter more than novelty.
About OLD IMPERIAL BAR
OLD IMPERIAL BAR is a Kyoto venue with an expected spend of $50 per person and a smart casual dress code.
Use this page as a concise planning note rather than a detailed review. If OLD IMPERIAL BAR is on your Kyoto itinerary, plan around the confirmed price level and dress expectation, then check directly with the venue for current availability and any details that matter to your visit.
What is confirmed for OLD IMPERIAL BAR
The essentials are simple: OLD IMPERIAL BAR is in Kyoto, the expected price is $50 per person, the dress code is smart casual. Those facts can help frame your planning without adding claims about the drinks, food, setting, or format.
Who should choose it, who should skip it
Choose OLD IMPERIAL BAR if a Kyoto venue with a $50 per person expectation and smart casual dress code fits the tone of your evening.
Skip it if your decision depends on confirmed details that are not available here, such as a particular cocktail style, food offering, view, seating format, neighborhood, or opening hours. For visitors building a wider Kyoto plan, use Our full Kyoto bars guide, Our full Kyoto restaurants guide, Our full Kyoto hotels guide, Our full Kyoto wineries guide, Our full Kyoto experiences guide to shape the rest of the trip.
If the night moves beyond this stop, compare OLD IMPERIAL BAR with other Kyoto dining and drinking options generically, checking each venue directly for current details before you book.
Planning details
- Location
- 570 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
- Phone
- +81-75-531-0111
Venue details
Ambiance
Old-school hotel bar with demure, highly professional service; a glamorous, refined room with leather and wood, Hopi-inspired carpets, terra-cotta grillwork, and polychrome frescoes that create a quietly luxurious, nostalgic atmosphere suited to unhurried conversation.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
- Mount Fuji
- Bamboo
- Million Dollar
- Tinker Bell
- Gin and Tonic with Ki no Bi
Planning details
Location
570 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Komorebino, Notable alternative
- Coupe de Champagne, Notable alternative
- Wine Bar M emme, Notable alternative
- Saka, Notable alternative
- L'Escamoteur, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Kyoto
Against Komorebino, Coupe de Champagne, Wine Bar M emme, Saka, L'Escamoteur, OLD IMPERIAL BAR is the safer Gion-area choice when the evening is already centered on Higashiyama. The others are better cross-shops when the bar itself, rather than the neighborhood, is the main decision.
For value, the call is cautious: without a verified price range, this is not the place to choose on cost alone. If the group is comparing several Kyoto bars, use this one for convenience and occasion fit, then check Komorebino or Saka when a different room or mood is more important than staying close to Gion.
For booking difficulty, treat it as easier to work into a Kyoto night than venues that require a highly specific plan. For a date, OLD IMPERIAL BAR has the cleaner use case; for a more category-led choice, Coupe de Champagne, Wine Bar M emme, or L'Escamoteur may make more sense depending on what kind of drinks night the group wants.
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Compare OLD IMPERIAL BAR
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| OLD IMPERIAL BAR | Kyoto | No published awards |
| Komorebino | Kyoto | No published awards |
| Coupe de Champagne | Kyoto | No published awards |
| Wine Bar M emme | Kyoto | No published awards |
| Saka | Kyoto | No published awards |
| L'Escamoteur | Kyoto | No published awards |
How OLD IMPERIAL BAR Kyoto compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does OLD IMPERIAL BAR have happy hour deals?
The confirmed price expectation is $50 per person in Kyoto.
Is OLD IMPERIAL BAR good for groups?
The confirmed planning details are the $50 per person price expectation and smart casual dress code.
What is OLD IMPERIAL BAR known for?
The confirmed details are that OLD IMPERIAL BAR is in Kyoto, has an expected spend of $50 per person, has a smart casual dress code.
