October 2022: Please note The Gael Irish Pub has now permanently closed. Please see our Southern Higashiyama page for other nightlife in the district.
The Gael Irish Pub is a convivial Irish pub right on the doorstep of Gion.
The Gael Irish Pub, known to all habitués merely as “The Gael” is a nice place to hoist a pint of Guinness with local expats. There are occasional live music events and the place draws a good crowd on weekend evenings. For the lowdown on teaching work and other expat concerns, this is the place to come.
English address:
2F Oto bldg., Nijuikken-cho, Shijo Yamatooji-dori agaru, Higashiyama-ku
Japanese address::
東山区四条大和大路通り上ル廿一軒町 鴨東ビル2F
Opening hours:
5pm-1am, later Thursday-Sunday
Price:
Drink from Y\#500
Non-smoking area: No
Nearest Transport:
2min walk from Gion Shijo Station, Keihan line
Telephone: 525-0680
Website:
Official Website (English)
Near To Here:
The Gael Irish Pub is located in Kyoto’s Southern Higashiyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Southern Higashiyama, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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