Restaurant in Akita, Japan

The Bar 1980

Name: The Bar 1980
Address: 秋田県秋田市大町4-2-5, Akita, JP
Telephone: +81188965359

100Pearl Points

Late-night pour

About The Bar 1980

The Bar 1980 is a better pick for a focused Akita nightcap than for a full dinner plan. Its Tabelog 100 recognition gives it a clear trust signal, the JPY 4,000 to JPY 4,999 range puts it alongside several serious local bar peers rather than casual budget stops.

The Bar 1980 is a premium listing in Akita with a verified price range of JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 and a smart-casual dress code. Beyond those basics, the confirmed public data is limited, so it is best treated as a choice to research directly rather than as a venue with a fully documented menu, service format, seating setup, or specialty list.

The clearest verified context is recognition: The Bar 1980 is listed as Tabelog 100 #60 in 2022 with 3.7pts. That gives it a credible point of reference, but it should not be stretched into claims about cuisine, drinks, ownership, seating, or a particular experience unless you confirm those details with the venue.

A better fit for a focused Akita plan than a fully documented dining recommendation

Practical decision is whether the verified facts are enough for your plans. If price, dress code, recognition are the main filters, The Bar 1980 is easy to place on an Akita shortlist. If you need confirmed information about menus, dietary accommodations, hours, seating, or a specific service style, check directly before committing.

For travelers mapping a wider Akita itinerary, pair this listing with broader research from Our full Akita restaurants guide. The Bar 1980 can sit alongside other dining research in Akita, but the current verified record does not support more detailed claims about what to order or how the visit unfolds.

Use it as a verified Akita reference point, not a catch-all recommendation

For context, The Bar 1980 has enough confirmed information to compare on budget and recognition, but not enough to describe a full format. If you are comparing premium options, you may also want to look at BAR Le Vert, Ichigen, Lady, Moonshine, or Sushisho, while confirming the latest details for each venue directly.

Verdict: The Bar 1980 is worth considering in Akita if the JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 price range, smart-casual dress code, Tabelog 100 #60 (2022) recognition match what you are looking for. Skip firm assumptions about menu, drinks, seating, or service style until you have current confirmation from the venue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Bar 1980 good for a special occasion?

Possibly, if the verified price range and smart-casual dress code fit the occasion. The Tabelog 100 #60 (2022) mention adds useful context, the JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 range suggests planning ahead is sensible. Confirm current details directly before relying on it for a specific celebration.

What should I order at The Bar 1980?

There is no verified menu, cuisine, dish, or beverage specialty in the available data. Check the venue's current information or ask directly before visiting if you need to know what is available.

Is the tasting menu worth it at The Bar 1980?

There is no verified tasting-menu information for The Bar 1980. Do not plan around a set-course or tasting-menu format unless the venue confirms it directly.

Does The Bar 1980 handle dietary restrictions?

There is no verified dietary or allergy information in the available data. If you have strict requirements, check the venue's official channels before visiting.

What should a first-timer know about The Bar 1980?

The verified basics are simple: The Bar 1980 is in Akita, the price range is JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, the dress code is smart casual. It also has a Tabelog 100 #60 (2022) listing with 3.7pts. Other specifics should be confirmed directly.

Is The Bar 1980 worth the price?

It can be, if you value the confirmed recognition and the JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 range fits your budget. Because detailed menu and service information is not verified here, the value judgment depends on current details you confirm with the venue.

What are alternatives or comparison points for The Bar 1980?

For comparison research, consider names such as Ichigen, Moonshine, Sushisho, BAR Le Vert, or Lady, while checking each venue's current location, format, pricing, availability directly. The Bar 1980 remains the option here with verified JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 pricing, smart-casual dress code, Tabelog 100 #60 (2022) recognition.

Location

秋田県秋田市大町4-2-5

Akita, Japan

Compare The Bar 1980

The Bar 1980 Akita and similar venues

Venue	Location	Awards	Price
The Bar 1980	Akita	Tabelog 100 #60 (2022): 3.7pts	JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown
Ichigen	Akita	,	JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown
Moonshine	Akita	,	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
Sushisho	Akita	,	,
BAR Le Vert	Akita	,	JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Lady	Akita	,	JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown

How The Bar 1980 Akita compares with similar nearby venues.

Also Consider

Ichigen, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown
Moonshine, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
Sushisho, Notable alternative
BAR Le Vert, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Lady, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown

How it compares in Akita

The Bar 1980 sits in the same JPY 4,000 to JPY 4,999 band as Ichigen, BAR Le Vert, and Lady, so the choice is less about saving money and more about what kind of night you want. Pick The Bar 1980 when recognition matters: its Tabelog 100 #60 listing in 2022 gives it a clearer external credential than most nearby options listed here.

For value, Moonshine is the easier budget call at JPY 2,000 to JPY 2,999. It makes more sense for a lower-commitment drink or a casual second stop. The Bar 1980 is the better spend when the plan is one focused bar visit rather than a loose crawl.

Sushisho is the outlier in this set because no price band is listed here, so compare it by format rather than cost. If the night is food-led, start there or at Ichigen; if the night is drink-led, cross-shop The Bar 1980 against BAR Le Vert and Lady, with The Bar 1980 carrying the strongest published recognition signal.