Bars & Nightlife · Kiyamachi

Bar Cordon Noir バーコルドンノアール

A classic, dimly lit Kiyamachi bar with old-school service, a strong whisky and brandy back bar and expert classic cocktails.

HoursEvenings until late (check)

ClosedIrregular

PriceCocktail: ¥1,600
Typical visit: ¥4,000

Getting thereKyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu), 5 min; Sanjo Station (Keihan), 5 min

Time needed1 hour

Best timeLate evening

AddressKiyamachi-dori, Nakajima-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

About

Cordon Noir sits on Kiyamachi-dori between Sanjo and Shijo, a traditional authentic bar of the kind Kyoto does well: low lighting, a polished wooden counter, white-jacketed bartenders and a back bar heavy with single malts, cognac and liqueurs. Order classics: martinis, sidecars or a whisky sour, and expect them to be made exactly. It is a calm refuge from the student bars and karaoke signs on the rest of the street.

Highlights

Old-school bartenders and service
Strong single malt and brandy collection
Precise classic cocktails
Calm counter on Kiyamachi-dori
Short walk from Sanjo and Shijo

Tips

Order a classic cocktail rather than asking for something sweet
Expect a table charge
Good last stop before the Keihan line
Quiet conversation only

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