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Electric Lady Land
An intimate concert venue purveying the underground music scene in a cool, postindustrial setting. Nationally known bands perform in the 1st-floor hall, while the 3rd floor sees more up-and-coming acts.
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Elephant's Nest
Near the Hilton, Elephant's Nest is a favourite expat haunt, with a welcoming vibe, darts and traditional fare like Irish stew (¥1000). It's on the 2nd floor.
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Shooters
This US-style sports bar with over a dozen screens attracts a mostly gaijin (foreign), mostly raucous crowd. Japanese and foreign staff pour daily drink specials, and the menu includes burgers, pasta and Tex-Mex. It's on the 2nd floor of the Pola Building, diagonally across from Misono-za.
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Shu
Nagoya doesn't have a whole lot of options for gay visitors from overseas (most operate as private clubs), but this tiny, chatty bar for gay men welcomes all ages and nationalities.
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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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Eric Life
Minimalist, kitsch-free and a teeny bit artsy, this cafe behind Ōsu Kannon temple is perfect for chilling over a coffee, cocktail or snack (lasagne ¥1100; goma-negi udon ¥750) Being in the Ōsu district, it draws a youngish crowd.
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Misono-za
This is the city's venue for kabuki theatre in February and October, although it does not have the translation facilities of theatres in other cities.
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Nagoya Dome
Baseball fans will want to visit this 45,000-seat stadium, home of the Chunichi Dragons baseball team. It's also a venue for large concerts.
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Red Rock Bar & Grill
On a Sakae side street, the Aussie-owned Red Rock has a warm ambience and plenty of pub food. Look for happy hours and specials such as 'Hump Night' on Wednesdays.
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Club JB's
Club kids (aged 20 and over) come for an excellent sound system and famous DJs.
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Smash Head
Just north of Ōsu Kannon temple, this low-key spot in a faded brick building is both a pub and a motorcycle repair shop (no, really), where Guinness is the beverage of choice and teriyaki burgers are ¥850. But don't drink and ride or you may end up a…you know…
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Nagoya Blue Note
Foreign artists such as the Platters, McCoy Tyner Trio and Bill Frisell have recently graced this jazz and pop live stage, while Japanese performers have included the likes of Keiko Lee and the great Sadao Watanabe.
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