The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Bar Rocking Chair
Kyoto, Japan
Bar Rocking Chair occupies a wood-paneled room in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, named for its seating and built around artisanal cocktails and small plates. The drinks list includes the owner's favourites, and the whisky collection reaches into small, lesser-known distilleries. Top 500 Bars 2025 ranked it at #408.
434-2 Tachibanachō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8044, Japan
Awards & Rankings
- Top 500 Bars 2025 — #408
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