Sendai

Bars

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Ernie's Bar
1st floor Social Building, Sendai-Shi, Aoba-Ku Kokubuncho 2-1-11
Tu-Su 6PM-5AM
Near Hotel Richfield.

A good bar in Kokubuncho frequented by foreigners with whom one can have a decent conversation. The owner and manager, Ernie, creates a cozy and relaxed atmosphere with his own mix of funky jazz, soul and house.

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One More Time
Aoba-ku, Ichibanchou 1-13-20
+81 22 221-1960
6PM-1AM
Walk south on Ichibancho Street one full block after the pedestrian section ends. It's across the main street from the Idemitsu gas station.

An American-style bar filled with 1950's americana, but surprisingly few foreigners. Music ranges from Elvis to Janis. The owner and his son both speak decent English and instantly make you feel right at home.

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Vilevan
中央1-8-22
On Clis Road near Sendai Station.

A jazz bar. Free live jazz on Saturday nights.

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Club Shaft
Dai 3 Yoshiokaya Bldg, Kokubuncho 2 chome 10-11
+81 22 722-5651
6PM-late

A DJ /Live Band Club and sports bar pub founded by Julian from England. Great atmosphere. World food and beers. Can hire for wedding, birthday parties etc. Check the website for event information.

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Ha'penny Bridge
榴岡4-5-1
M-Sa 5PM-11PM
Near the east exit of Sendai Station.

A Guinness pub.

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Due to the numerous universities located near the city center, the nightlife in Sendai is excellent for a city of its size. Several small dance clubs on or around Chuo-dori fill with incredibly energetic young people most nights of the week. Kokubunchō 国分町 is the main entertainment district. Full of restaurants, izakaya, bars, hostess bars and strip clubs.

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Wadi Halfa
2-2-2 Omachi, Aoba-ku
+81 22 225-5241

This cafe often has live performances of Indian or African music.