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DRINKING
ZERRO
(
ゼロ
; 6211-0439; 2-3-2 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chūō-ku; 7pm-5am; ; Midō-suji subway line to Namba
or Shinsaibashi)
Zerro is the perfect place to start off your evening, with a wide assortment of
food and drink, as well as some of the most energetic bartenders around. Live DJs every
weekend will have you grooving and shaking until the wee hours of the morning. Check
their tasty 'Friday Night Roast' with fresh oven-roasted meat and vegetables.
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CINQUECENTO
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(
チンクエチェント
; 6213-6788; 2-1-10 Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Chūō-ku; 7:30pm-5am Mon-Sat,
8pm-3am Sun & holidays; ; Midō-suji subway line to Namba or Shinsaibashi)
This cosy, appropriately
named bar is the perfect place to meet local expats and make new friends. Everything on
the menu is ¥500, with a hearty selection of food and the most extensive martini selection
in the city. Knock back a few before heading off to the nearby clubs.
ROCK ROCK
(
ロックロック
; 6244-6969; 1-8-1 Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chūō-ku; 7pm-5am; ; Midō-suji subway
line to Namba or Shinsaibashi)
Ever dreamt of running into a famous rock star in a small, intimate
setting? Well, you now have your chance, as Rock Rock is the home to official after parties
for just about every international act imaginable. Nightly events with a modest cover
charge showcase some of Osaka's finest rock DJs. In case you're curious, past visitors to
the bar include James Hatfield, Rob Halford, Keanu Reeves, Lady Gaga and a host of oth-
ers.
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Miyama-Chō
Explore
The antidote to the urban centres of Kyoto, Osaka and Nara is a visit to Miyama-chō, a col-
lection of rural hamlets in the Kitayama (Northern Mountains) north of Kurama (
CLICK
HERE
). Miyama-chō has two great sights: Ashiu, a hiker's paradise; and Kitamura, a collec-
