Restaurant in Morioka, Japan

The bar Sato

Name: The bar Sato
Address: Japan, 〒020-0022 Iwate, Morioka, Odori, 2 Chome−2−16 アキヤマビル ２階, Morioka, JP
Telephone: +81 19-651-0701

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About The bar Sato

Tabelog 100 - Bar 2022 selection operating as a wine and cocktail-focused hideaway in Morioka's Odori district, open until 3 AM six nights a week with counter seating, private rooms, a beverage program that rewards repeat visits. Spend runs JPY 4,000–4,999 per person; no food menu, so arrive after dinner or plan for a drinks-only evening.

The bar Sato is a bar in Morioka with a confirmed Tabelog 100 - Bar selection in 2022. Verified practical details are limited, so the safest way to read this listing is as a concise planning note rather than a full review of the room, menu, seating, or service style.

The bar opens Monday through Saturday from 7 PM to 3 AM and is closed on Sunday. The verified spending range is JPY 4,000 to JPY 4,999, the dress code is smart casual.

Verified Recognition and Practical Details

The confirmed accolade is Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022. Beyond that recognition, no specific drink list, food offering, seating layout, private-room availability, payment method, smoking policy, or reservation process is verified here.

For comparison planning, other venues to consider include Aji no Mise Iwashi, Golot, Kakashi Ya, Kozuki, Steak Teppan Ryori Wakana Morioka honten. Those names are useful as comparison points, but this listing does not verify a like-for-like format or price comparison beyond The bar Sato's confirmed JPY 4,000 to JPY 4,999 range.

Best Time and Booking

Based on verified hours, The bar Sato is a night-only option: Monday to Saturday, 7 PM to 3 AM, with Sunday closed. No lunch service is verified.

Because reservation rules, seat types, group capacity, walk-in availability are not verified here, confirm directly before planning around a specific night or party size.

At JPY 4,000 to JPY 4,999, The bar Sato is best understood from the verified record as a late-night Morioka bar with confirmed Tabelog 100 - Bar recognition in 2022. The rest of the experience should be treated as something to confirm directly rather than assumed from unverified details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can The bar Sato accommodate groups?

Group capacity and seating details are not verified here. Confirm directly before planning for a specific party size.

What should a first-timer know about The bar Sato?

The verified basics are that The bar Sato is a bar in Morioka, selected for Tabelog 100 - Bar in 2022. It opens Monday through Saturday from 7 PM to 3 AM, is closed Sunday, has a verified spend of JPY 4,000 to JPY 4,999, lists smart casual dress.

Is The bar Sato good for a special occasion?

That depends on the occasion. The verified facts support it as a late-night bar in Morioka with Tabelog 100 - Bar recognition, but specific details such as seating, private rooms, food service, or atmosphere are not verified here.

How far ahead should I book The bar Sato?

Reservation timing and booking requirements are not verified here. Confirm directly if you need a specific date, time, or party size.

Is lunch or dinner better at The bar Sato?

The verified hours are 7 PM to 3 AM from Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. No lunch service is verified.

Is the tasting menu worth it at The bar Sato?

No tasting menu is verified here. The confirmed spend range is JPY 4,000 to JPY 4,999.

Is The bar Sato worth the price?

The verified price range is JPY 4,000 to JPY 4,999, the bar has confirmed Tabelog 100 - Bar recognition from 2022. Whether it is worth the price depends on what you are seeking from a late-night bar in Morioka.

Location

Japan, 〒020-0022 Iwate, Morioka, Odori, 2 Chome−2−16 アキヤマビル２階

Morioka, Japan

Also Consider

Kozuki, Notable alternative
Kakashi Ya, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown
Golot, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Aji no Mise Iwashi, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 - JPY 999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 - JPY 999
Steak Teppan Ryori Wakana Morioka honten, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999

The bar Sato sits in the middle of Morioka's small but credible bar scene at JPY 4,000–4,999 per person, below the JPY 6,000–7,999 range commanded by Kakashi Ya and Golot but comparable to Aji no Mise Iwashi. The key differentiator is the dual wine and cocktail focus, most bars in this price tier lean heavily toward one category, while Sato maintains depth in both. Kakashi Ya and Golot offer broader food options, so choose those if you want izakaya-style snacking alongside drinks; Sato is drinks-only, which narrows its appeal but sharpens its beverage program.

For pure cocktail craft, the Tabelog 100 recognition puts Sato ahead of most Morioka options, though the late 3 AM closing time and neighborhood vibe make it less polished than Tokyo's top bars. If you're splitting time between multiple venues, pair Sato with Golot for food earlier in the evening, then move to Sato for late-night drinks. Solo travelers and couples will find better counter availability here than at busier izakaya-bars like Aji no Mise Iwashi, especially midweek.

Private rooms for five to six people give Sato an edge over counter-only spots, though groups should note the lack of food may limit appeal for longer sessions. The non-smoking policy is rare in Morioka's late-night scene, so if air quality matters, prioritize Sato over smoking-permitted venues. For visitors spending multiple nights in Morioka, this is the bar to return to; for one-night stops, the lack of a signature experience or standout food makes it secondary to more complete dining options. Check our full Morioka bars guide for additional context.