El Tesoro is a Kyoto cocktail bar for craft cocktails, with casual service and a 2022 Tabelog 100 No. 37 placement at 4 points.
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- Address
- Japan, 〒605-0086 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, 大和大路新橋上がる西側 大和ビル 1F
- Phone
- +81 75-541-1770
- Website
- eltesoro.jp
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Craft cocktails for dinner or late night
El Tesoro serves as a cocktail bar with craft cocktails, so the fit is drinks-led rather than meal-led. Dinner and late-night use are both supported, which makes it suited to an evening stop with flexible timing.
Yamato Building first floor
The Yamato Building location is on the first floor in Higashiyama Ward. The setting also carries historic-building and design-destination cues, giving planners a concrete address and property context.
Leisurely pace with casual dress
El Tesoro keeps casual service and dress alongside leisurely pacing and conversational noise. Tabelog placed the restaurant at No. 37 in its 2022 Restaurant 100 with 4 points.
Just the Basics
Comparable venues to calibrate price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Tesoro | Higashiyama, Cocktail Bar | $$$ | |
| cheka | Sakyō, Japanese Sweets & Tea House | $$ | |
| Cave de K | Nakagyō, Sophisticated Wine Bar | $$$ | |
| bar Kya Honkan | Nakagyō, Kyoto Bar | $$$ | |
| SONGBIRD COFFEE | $$ | Nakagyō, Design-focused café with curry and egg sandwiches | |
| Walden Woods Kyoto | $$ | Shimogyo-ku, Minimalist Coffee Roastery Cafe |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #37 · No. 37
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Intimate
- Classic
- Low Profile Address
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Solo
- After Work
- Late Night
- Casual Hangout
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Historic Building
- Craft Cocktails
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 4 PM–12:30 AM
- Tuesday
- 4 PM–12:30 AM
- Wednesday
- 4 PM–12:30 AM
- Thursday
- 4 PM–12:30 AM
- Friday
- 4 PM–12:30 AM
- Saturday
- 4 PM–12:30 AM
- Sunday
- 4 PM–12:30 AM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Atmosphere is that of a small, classic Japanese bar in a modern building near Gion: dim and cozy with a polished counter, only a handful of seats, and a calm, adults-only vibe where the bartender crafts drinks to guests’ preferences.