The area in central Hachinohe near city hall contains numerous bars, izakaya, restaurants, pubs, and hostess bars. Many of the establishments, especially the hostess bars, will not allow foreigners to enter, although some can be persuaded to change their mind if you speak Japanese. However, most of the "western" style bars, especially those frequented by young adults, are very welcoming to foreigners. Two bars that are worth a visit are Bon and Flat. You will find Flat music symbol for flat note downstairs on the main street, next to Miroku Yokocho. Bon is found in the maze of alleys behind Concert Hall Pachinko.
Bar Saude
Located across the hall from Bar Flat below the 100 yen store next to Ramen Alley this is a tiny, but fun Portuguese restaurant. It only has a few tables and a bar, so it fills up quickly! The owners are a very nice young married couple Yuko and Takashi who are learning English. Yuko serves and handles the bar, while Takashi whips up delicious small bites in the tiny kitchen. It is great to watch him cook while sipping a glass of the many fine wines available.
Flat
music symbol for flat note is the home of music in hachinohe. you will find a good mix of live music played at this establishment. the 'master" mitsuya can cook, sing and play the guitar. you can find flat downstairs on the main street, next to miroku yokocho. you may also want to pop in to meet 'japanese nick', a japanese nicholas cage look alike.