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Craftroom

Osaka, Japan · Cocktail bar · Asia

Craftroom is a cocktail bar in the Osaka Ekimae Daiichi Building. For enquiries, call +81 6 6341 8601.

Description source · Checked 2026-09-09

Plan Your Visit

Japan, 〒530-0001 Osaka, Kita Ward, Umeda, 1-chōme−3−1 B2-70Umeda

Style
Cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
Hours
Monday–Saturday 4pm–midnight; Sunday closed.Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
Booking
Call 06-6341-8601 for enquiries.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
Menu
Asahi’s June 2026 feature describes cocktails with bitters and fermented drinks, including an Old Fashioned-inspired whisky creation with Kobe-beef aromas.Checked 2026-10-02 · Source

Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.

The score & its evidence

Seven signals. One score.

38.3 / 100

The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.

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Signal / 100Score
Guest ratings
59.9
World's 50 Best
—None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
27.4
Spirited Awards
—None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
69.0
Serious press
12.2
Social Vibes
54.6

Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%

Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.

Social Vibes

Score read updated:

mostly positive2 mentions· medium confidence

Sentiment score

78/ 100

Score context

Intimate 10-seat basement bar praised for precise classics, creative seasonal cocktails and house pies. Queues are common after the Asia's 50 Best appearance; most who get in enjoy the focused, jazz-backed experience though a minority find drinks underwhelming for the price.

Guest score details

What guests like

  • precise classic and creative cocktails
  • intimate cozy atmosphere
  • house-made pies
  • knowledgeable owner

What to know

  • small capacity and queues
  • occasional underwhelming drinks
  • basement location hard to find
Source excerpt
“This place offers world-class cocktails at a relaxed price.”

Source: tabelog.com (linked below)

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Crowd signal

Google 4.4★ across 215 reviews.

View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.

Awards

Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.

Top 500 Bars

Regional Recognition

Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.

Reviews & press