4 Best Nightlife in Osaka, The Kansai Region

Bar K

Kita-ku
With subdued, dark wood interiors and relaxed ambience, Bar K is the best place in Osaka to sample a range of Japanese whiskeys. The knowledgeable bartenders also mix excellent cocktails.
Bars
1--3--3 Sonesaki-shinichi, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 530–0002, Japan
06-6343–1167
bar-k.jp
Nightlife Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

Café Absinthe

Nishi-ku

After browsing the fashions in Minami's boutiques, pop into Café Absinthe in neighboring Kita-horie for Mediterranean food and good music. Live performances usually start at around 9. The music and the crowd are very international and very laid-back.

Live Music
1--2--27 Kita-horie, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 550-0014, Japan
06-6534–6635
Nightlife Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.

Club Quattro

Kita-ku

Up-and-coming Japanese rock bands and popular Western bands play at this popular venue. The sound system is excellent.

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Mr. Kelly's

Kita-ku

This club on the ground floor of the Hotel Vista Prima Donna regularly features a jazz trio and a vocalist. Well-known acts also stop by for performances. The cover charge starts at ¥3,500.