Den Kyoto - Dusit Thani Kyoto
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Gojo Station · 8 min walk (Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line)
- Hours
- 16:00–23:00 (L.O. 22:30)
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Best time to go
- 16:00–19:00 for the daily happy hour offering discounted draft beer, cocktails, and half-price whisky and tequila
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
About
Located inside the luxurious Dusit Thani Kyoto, Den Kyoto is an intimate, stylish bar that beautifully fuses Thai hospitality with Japanese mixology. It is worth visiting for its sophisticated, dimly lit ambiance and innovative cocktails crafted from premium local spirits and exotic herbal infusions. Expect an upscale, tranquil sanctuary perfect for a refined nightcap away from the crowded tourist districts.
What Japanese guides note
Den Kyoto is located on the B1 garden floor of Dusit Thani Kyoto overlooking the central courtyard, making it a quiet retreat after walking the temple grounds around nearby Nishi Hongan-ji. A strict 20-and-over age policy and smart-casual dress code are enforced, so athletic wear, sandals, and distressed denim should be avoided. Arriving between 16:00 and 19:00 provides access to the daily happy hour menu before evening dinner crowds arrive.
Details from local sources
- Guests under 20 years old are strictly prohibited from entering the bar even if accompanied by an adult guardian. [source]
- The dress code is smart casual, and men are explicitly requested not to wear T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, distressed jeans, or sandals. [source]
- Cancellations made from 17:00 on the day before the reservation or on the day of the visit incur a 100 percent cancellation fee. [source]
- The cocktail menu integrates traditional Japanese culinary ingredients such as hon-wasabi and genuine bracken starch alongside Thai lemongrass. [source]
Insider Tip
Sit at the counter to watch the bartenders work, and try one of their signature cocktails featuring distinct Thai-Japanese fusion flavors.
Frequently asked
Is there an entry dress code at Den Kyoto?
Yes, Den Kyoto operates a smart-casual dress code. The venue explicitly requests that male patrons refrain from wearing casual attire, including T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, distressed jeans, and sandals. Visitors should dress neatly when planning an evening visit to this hotel bar.
Can minors or children visit Den Kyoto?
No, guests under 20 years of age are not permitted inside Den Kyoto under any circumstances. This restriction remains strictly enforced even when minors are accompanied by a parent or adult guardian, conforming to Japanese legal minimum drinking age requirements for dedicated bar spaces.
Does Den Kyoto offer a daily happy hour?
Yes, Den Kyoto hosts a daily happy hour between 16:00 and 19:00. Drink deals include draft beer for ¥1,000, wine by the glass from ¥1,500, cocktails for ¥2,000, and a 50 percent discount on standard pours of all tequila and whisky.
What is the table reservation cancellation policy?
Table bookings at Den Kyoto are subject to a strict late cancellation fee. Any cancellations made from 17:00 on the day prior to your reservation up to the scheduled booking time on the day itself will be charged at 100 percent of the fee.
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