The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Bee's Knees
Kyoto, Japan
Bee's Knees occupies a small ground-floor space in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, where it serves cocktails with precise presentation and Japanese ingredients. The bar does not take reservations, so guests queue before the 18:00 opening, and visits are limited to two hours. It holds a 4.3 rating from 945 reviews and was ranked #76 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025.
Japan, 〒604-8024 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Kamiyachō, ３６４ マツヤビル 1F
Awards & Rankings
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #76
- Top 500 Bars 2025 — #277
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #34
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023 — #44
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2022 — #47
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2021 — #18
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