Nagoya Entertainment

  1. Club JB's

    Club kids (20 and over) come for and excellent sound system and famous DJs.

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  2. Elephant's Nest

    Near the Hilton, Elephant's Nest is another favourite expat haunt, with a welcoming vibe, darts and traditional English fare. If you're after a pint of Guinness you'll find it here too. The Nest is up on the 2nd floor.

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  3. Emporium

    An English owner brings a bit of Brit-club culture to Nagoya. Salarimen are known to frequent the place, but don't let that put you off. The interior and sound system are primo.

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  4. Eric Life

    Minimalist and kitsch-free café behind Ōsu Kannon, perfect for chilling over a coffee, cocktail or snack. Being in the Ōsu district it gets a youngish crowd.

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  5. Red Rock Bar & Grill

    In Sakae, the Aussie-owned Red Rock has a warm ambience and plenty of tasty pub food.

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  7. Shooters

    This US-style sports bar attracts a mostly gaijin (foreign), mostly raucous crowd. Japanese and foreign staff pours daily drink specials, and the menu includes burgers, pasta and Tex-Mex.

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  8. Shu

    There aren't a whole lot of options for gay visitors to Nagoya (especially those from overseas), but this bar for gay men, opened earlier this decade, welcomes all ages and nationalities.

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