Must-see nightlife in Sendai

  • Peter Pan

    Sendai

    A music-loving father-and-son team runs this lounge-room-vibe 'rock' bar. Dad provides the soundtrack with his extensive, alternative-rock vinyl…

  • Craftsman Sendai

    Sendai

    When there's a global trend, like craft beer, the Japanese are never far behind. This small Craftsman outlet (a few are popping up around Japan) combines…

  • Gallo

    Sendai

    Gallo is a tiny basement bar that keeps the tempo low and slow and mixes fruit-infused cocktails with a Japanese twist. Our pick is the lemon-and-ginger…

  • Sendai Coffee Stand

    Sendai

    The best coffee in Sendai is brewed at this super-hip, one-room cafe at the edge of the entertainment district. A small rotating menu of baked goods and…

  • Mary's Rum Bar

    Sendai

    At this intimate venue, hip Japanese bartenders serve rum in jars filled with crushed fruit and ice, while nostalgic hip-hop beats play to a warm crowd…

  • Club Luxs

    Sendai

    See Japanese club music in all its bouncy, uptempo brilliance. Lots of MCs, drum machines and glow sticks, and frenetic clubbers hidden under hoodies.