Bar Rocking chair is a craft cocktail bar with bar snacks at 434-2 Tachibanacho, with Tabelog placing it #62 on 3.9pts in 2022.
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- Address
- 434-2 Tachibanacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8044, Japan
- Phone
- +81 75-496-8679
- Website
- bar-rockingchair.jp
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Tabelog #62 with 3.9pts
Tabelog placed Bar Rocking chair at #62 with 3.9pts in 2022. Its focus on craft cocktails and bar snacks makes it a bar-first dinner or late-night plan.
Seasonal handcrafted cocktails and cured-meat snacks
Seasonal handcrafted cocktails sit alongside spirit-infused desserts and bar snacks with pickles and cured meats. Craft cocktails lead the pour, so plan around drinks with snacks.
Historic building with quiet pacing
Historic building and design-destination framing define the standalone setting. Quiet, leisurely pacing and smart casual dress suit a conversation-led stop.
A Quick Peer Check
Comparable venues at a similar level for quick context.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Rocking chair | Craft cocktail bar with bar snacks | $$$ | , | Shimogyō |
| Finlandia Bar | Finnish-themed cocktail bar | $$$ | , | Higashiyama |
| Walden Woods Kyoto | Minimalist Coffee Roastery Cafe | $$ | , | Shimogyo-ku |
| CACAO MARKET by MarieBelle | Chocolate Cafe & Patisserie | $$ | , | Higashiyama |
| kashiya | Modern Kyoto cafe & sweets | $$ | , | Sakyō |
| koe donuts Kyoto ten | Organic donut café & dessert shop | $$ | , | Nakagyō |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Top 500 Bars Best Bars #408
Top 500 Bars
Tabelog 100 #62 · No. 62
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Classic
- Intimate
- Low Profile Address
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- After Work
- Late Night
- Solo
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Historic Building
- Craft Cocktails
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- Thursday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- Friday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- Saturday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- Sunday
- 5 PM–1 AM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Dimly lit and wood‑paneled with a fireplace and a few actual rocking chairs, the bar feels like a quiet, classic hideaway; gentle music, soft lighting, and attentive bartenders in crisp uniforms create an intimate, refined atmosphere ideal for relaxed conversation.