Must-see nightlife in Nagoya

  • Smash Head

    Nagoya

    Through the passageway to the left of the main Ōsu Kannon temple building you'll find this teeny motorcycle- and Vespa-repair shop-pub (that's right)…

  • Trunk Coffee & Craft Beer

    Nagoya

    Order your cold-brew coffee or regional Japanese craft beer downstairs, then head upstairs to soak in the David-Lynch-via-Stockholm design vibes at this…

  • Grok

    Nagoya

    Hideo-san, the personable owner of this wood-panelled gem, has decorated his out-of-the-way bar with bric-a-brac from extensive antiquing in America…

  • Club Mago

    Nagoya

    You'll love it or you'll hate it. This 'sexy' mega-club complex sometimes pulls international acts. Its throng of gaijin (foreigners) and Japanese punters…

  • 59's Sports Bar & Diner

    Nagoya

    Cowboys and cowgirls greet you in this cruisy, colourful, friendly basement bar. Staff will make you feel welcome and may try to matchmake; with all-you…

  • Shooters

    Nagoya

    Things can get raucous at Nagoya's largest American-themed sports bar: over a dozen big screens attract plenty of gaijin (foreigners) and their admirers…

  • 7 Days Brew

    Nagoya

    Craft-beer lovers and subscribers to the microbrewery trend will love the atmosphere of this funky brewpub, tucked behind Midland Square. It's an extra …

  • Coat of Arms

    Nagoya

    This pub advertises itself as 'Commonwealth owned and operated': what you do with this information may depend on how homesick you feel. If you go, you'll…

  • Rock

    Nagoya

    On a Sakae side street, the Aussie-themed Rock attracts locals and expats. An incongruous menu includes such imports from Terra Australis as crocodile…