Fishbowl

Yet another gem of the Empire Building, Fishbowl is a western bar that has some excellent Japanese whiskeys and craft beers. In fact, there are over 50 variants of whiskey, a selection you wouldn’t really find in other bars in the country. The cocktails served here are very creative with fun names like ‘Salty Bad Dog’ , ‘Time Extension’ and ‘Laser Beam’. Nibbles include everything from popcorn and french fries to sausages and fish and chips. The decor of Fishbowl is very trendy and modern considering the crowd it attracts and the atmosphere is charged with energy. Since it is located in a small room on the 7th floor of the tower, the number of seats are quite limited and coming in early is therefore advisable.
The bartender Jesse is a welcoming man and is always up for a nice chat. The staff, unlike most other nightspots in Japan, can speak good English. A great meeting point for locals and travellers, Fishbowl is one of the moderately priced lounges in the heart of Kyoto. There is free WiFi for guests.