Kyoto

BEE’S KNEES

Cocktail bar

Why we point you here

Charted at No.

44 on Asia's 50 Best Bars in 2023, Bee's Knees is a spot worth building a night around when you roam through Kyoto. Rankings like these are a reliable bet, and we're happy to point you to this one—it's worth the detour for serious cocktails in Japan's most enchanting city.

Accolades

2023Asia's 50 Best BarsNo. 44

2022No. 47
2021No. 18

2025Asia's 50 Best Bars (51–100)No. 76

2025Top 500 BarsNo. 277

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Charted by Asia's 50 Best Bars · Asia's 50 Best Bars (51–100) · Top 500 Bars· Last verified 2026-08-06