Fukuoka Entertainment

  1. Bōkairō

    Upscale neo-Chinese cocktail lounge in Fukuoka's seaside Momochi district, with lipstick red plush lounge seats and stellar night views. Cocktails start at ¥1000.

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  2. Club Lab-Z Remix

    This small and sophisticated R&B club on Oyafuko-dori grooves till the wee hours.

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  3. Dark Room

    The Dark Room offers a pool table, darts, a dance floor and a multi-level lounge space - in short, it's a nice place with something for everyone. In summer, check out the outdoor patio bar on the roof, where you can snag a table, sip a drink, and admire the city views below.

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  4. International Bar

    International Bar Free karaoke on Tuesdays is a hoot at Fukuoka's first international bar.

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  5. Medata-ya

    Located in the older part of town, this bar recreates the mid- to late-Shōwa period, some 40 years ago. A selection of canned food including sardines, spam, and unusual items such as bees in oil are stacked across the bar and can even be purchased as a light snack. There's plenty of ales to choose from, though Sapporo Red Star is the preferred lager.

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  7. Off Broadway

    Close to the action with a bit of its own as well, overlooking busy Oyafuko-dori. There's a full bar, pizza, R&B, salsa and hip-hop DJs, plus live music on weekends.

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  8. Safari

    Hardly surprising given its name Oyafuko-dori (Disrespectful Children), this area has an interesting mix of temples, restaurants and bars. Come to Safari at and the party's just starting; you'll want to stay till it's light outside. During weekdays it's an unassuming izakaya (Japanese version of a pub/eatery).

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  9. Seattle's Best Coffee

    Opposite Junkudō bookstore, SBC offers the usual coffee and sweets, plus free wi-fi.

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  10. Uprising

    A popular backstreet bar reflecting the personality of its Ghanaian owner, Hector. Mellow music with a reggae beat and good drinks make this place a pleasure.

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  11. Van Beeru

    Just over the bridge on Nakasu island, this lively pub brags of over 1000 beers Free popcorn and decent pub food.

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  13. Voodoo Lounge

    Chilled-out and spacious, Voodoo is known for good live bands and DJs most nights, quality drinks at the long wooden bar and ¥100 beer on Thursday nights from to .

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