Japan Guide
Kyūshū
Nightlife
1 The Craic and the Porter 2F, 3-5-16 Tenjin 
www.craicandporter.com Small, homely bar run by an Irish– American ex-boxer from New York. He serves a good range of draft beers, such as Abbot Ale and Old Speckled Hen, and decent bar food – shepherd's pie and lasagne get the thumbs up. Opening time: Mon– Wed 2pm–2am, Thurs– Sun 7pm–4am
2 Happy Cock 9F, 2-1-51 Daimyō 
092/734-2686 It's elbow-room only at weekends in this large, laid-back bar just off Tenjin Nishi-dōri. DJs, party nights and all-you-can-eat-and-drink deals pull a younger crowd. Price: Cover charge Fri & Sat ¥1200 including two drinks Opening time: Wed– Thurs 7pm–1am, Fri & Sat 7pm–5am
3 International Bar 4F, 3-1-13 Tenjin This ordinary little bar is a good place to meet local gaijin. No cover charge and inexpensive bar food. Look out for the English sign on the main street opposite the Matsuya Ladies store, north of the main Tenjin crossroads. Opening time: Daily from 6.30pm
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Off Broadway 2F, 1-8-40 Maizuru 092/724-5383 www.broadwayjapan.com Sophisticated, New York-style dining bar playing everything from jazz to hip-hop plus regular reggae and Latin nights, and live bands on Fri (¥500 music charge). Serving great burgers as well as large portions of fries and buffalo wings, New York cheesecake and the like. Opening time: Sun– Thurs 7.30pm–3am, Fri & Sat 7.30pm–6am
5 Sam & Dave 4F, 2-8-22 Tenjin www.samanddave.jp Fukuoka's most happening dance club is packed most nights. Get here early if you want room to strut your stuff. Price: Entry charge Fri & Sat: women ¥1000, men ¥2000 Opening time: Wed & Thurs 7pm–4am, Fri & Sat 7pm–5am, Sun 7pm–3am
6 Voodoo Lounge 3F, 3-2-13 Tenjin www.voodoo-clubvibe.com/voodoo . Boogie the night away or chill out among the jungle palms in this capacious bar tucked off Oyafukō-dōri. Stages an eclectic programme of DJs, live bands and other events – on Thurs draft beer at ¥100 packs them in. Price: Entry charges vary Opening time: Opening times vary