Bars & Nightlife · Gion
Gion Sanbo 祇園サンボア
Classic counter bar in Gion from the old Sanbo bar family, known for highballs.
HoursTue-Fri 16:00-23:00; Sat 15:00-23:00; Sun 15:00-22:00
ClosedMondays
PriceTypical visit: ¥3,500
Getting thereGion-Shijo Station (Keihan), 5 min
Time needed1 hour
Best timeEarly evening
Address570-186 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
About
Gion Sanbo is one of the Sanbo bars, a family of old-style Kansai bars dating back to the early 20th century. It has a long wooden counter and a relaxed, traditional atmosphere, and highballs are the classic order. It was selected for the Tabelog Bar Hyakumeiten 2022.
Highlights
- Historic Kansai bar lineage
- Wooden counter in Gion
- Opens mid-afternoon
- Tabelog Bar Hyakumeiten 2022
Tips
- No reservations
- Closed Mondays
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