Not to be outdone by Tokyo securing three spots in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list, Osaka is also raising the bar. Two of the city’s most distinctive drinking dens have earned places in this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Bars extended list, cementing Osaka’s growing reputation as one of Japan’s most exciting drinking destinations.
A new entry this year at No. 100, Bar Nayuta in Amemura invites guests to tumble down the rabbit hole – literally. An Alice in Wonderland–sized door hidden near an obscure symbol opposite Triangle Park leads to equally whimsical cocktail creations. These imaginative drinks may not make you larger or smaller, but they will certainly alter your perception of what a cocktail can be. With no menu, the bartenders here craft bespoke drinks tailored to each guest’s preferences using a vast collection of house-made infusions, bitters and liqueurs.
Meanwhile, at No. 58, Craftroom continues to impress in its sophomore year on the list. Tucked away on a subterranean level under Umeda’s Osaka Ekimae Daiichi Building, this intimate bar seats just six guests at the counter, offering a front-row view of bartender Ryu Fujii’s mastery of cocktail craftsmanship. Formerly of Bar K, another of Osaka’s celebrated cocktail bars, Fujii’s seasonal menu balances precision and playfulness, while a jazz soundtrack makes an intimate atmosphere of the minimalist space.
For the full list, visit the Asia’s 50 Best Bars website.
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