Bar K-9:
Leading the Nagoya bar scene
Cocktails take you on a train journey of yesteryear!
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One of the top bartenders leading the current Nagoya bar scene is Keisuke Goto of Bar K-9, who personally organized the cocktail event "Nagoya Cocktail Synergy" at the end of 2024.He has been remarkably active both in Japan and abroad, including a guest shift in Mexico this past February.We asked Mr. Goto about himself and the bar scene in Nagoya.

writer：Drink Planet　撮影：川島英嗣

Go to the Railway Bar of yesteryear!

When one thinks of downtown Nagoya, the Sakae area is the first area that comes to mind, but Bar K-9, where Keisuke Goto is the owner-bartender, is located near Nagoya Station, in what is called the Meieki area.

It is located between Nagoya Station and Kokusai Center Station on the Sakuradori Subway Line, and the address is Meieki 4-chome.

Bar K-9, which is associated with "station" in some way, is said to be inspired by the bars of the Orient Express trains of yesteryear.

A large clock tower, modeled after Nagoya Station's famous clock tower, is located in front of the elevator.

The mahogany-colored counter extends long and narrow toward the back, resembling a European station platform or the interior of a classical train car.