Best Highball Bar in Fukuoka: Nakasu 1923, Premium Whisky Highball Specialist

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Best Highball Bar in Fukuoka: Nakasu 1923, Premium Whisky Highball Specialist

A Highball Bar Dedicated to the Perfect Serve

Neon signs of Mos Burger and karaoke line the main street of Nakasu entertainment district at night

In Hakata’s Nakasu district, there is a bar completely devoted to the art of the highball.

Using a custom-built dispenser and the world’s highest carbonation levels, this highball bar serves what can only be called the real deal.

From the classic Kaku Highball to rare premium whiskies like Yamazaki and Hibiki, the lineup is extensive.

This is Nakasu 1923.

HIGHBALLBAR Nakasu 1923

Exterior view of Nakasu 1923 with its sign on a brick wall and the highball bar entrance

HIGHBALLBAR Nakasu 1923 is a highball specialty bar located in Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. Opened in 2019, the bar operates under the concept of serving the authentic highball. The crisp, perfectly chilled highballs poured from their custom-designed dispenser have earned quite a reputation.

The interior features a calm atmosphere with dark brown tones. Counter seats, table seats, and booth seats are available, making it suitable for various occasions. Another unique feature is the all-you-can-eat nuts.

HIGHBALLBAR Nakasu 1923 Information
ItemDetails
HoursMon - Sat 6:30 pm - 2:00 am / Sun & Holidays 6:30 pm - 12:00 pm
ClosedOpen year - round
Budget2,500 - 3,500 yen
Phone092-292-5622
Seating52 seats (counter, table, and booth seating)
SmokingSmoking permitted at all seats
PaymentCredit cards, e - money, QR code payments accepted
Access2 - min walk from Exit 1, Nakasu - Kawabata Station (Subway Airport Line)
AddressHotel Resol Hakata 1F, 4 - 4-10 Nakasu, Hakata - ku, Fukuoka 810 - 0801
Websitehttps://foryou-group.co.jp/brandfc/fukuoka/entry-69.html

A Casual Yet Sophisticated Space for Adults

One of the charms of Nakasu 1923 is its atmosphere.

Booth and counter seating surrounded by dark brown wood grain interior

While the place is casual as a highball bar, the British-inspired chic interior creates a refined ambiance where you can enjoy your drinks in a relaxed setting.

The clientele is well-mannered without being overly quiet, creating a pleasantly calm environment.

Window-side table seating surrounded by wooden floors and brown walls

From Classic to Premium: An Extensive Highball Selection

Counter with copper mugs lining the wall and highball dispensers

Using a custom highball dispenser with the world’s highest gas pressure for ultra-high carbonation, even this alone delivers a highball experience unlike any other.

A glass of highball with ice alongside a Suntory Old bottle at the counter
Highball Menu (tax included)
MenuPrice
The Kaku Highball500 yen
JIMBEAM & COLA580 yen
Chita Fukaoru Highball600 yen
MM Craft Highball630 yen
Nakasu Highball650 yen
Wall storage with whisky bottles on shelves and neatly arranged copper mugs

Beyond that, they offer a wide range of premium whiskies from Scotch to Japanese whisky, allowing you to enjoy rare bottles that are hard to find elsewhere.

Premium whisky bottles including Yamazaki and Hibiki displayed on shelves with their presentation boxes
Premium Whisky Price List
Premium Whisky Menu (tax included)
BrandPrice
Yamazaki 12 Year1,800 yen
Hibiki Blenders Choice2,000 yen
Bowmore 18 Year2,000 yen
Hakushu 12 Year2,200 yen
Ballantines 21 Year2,500 yen
Glenfiddich 18 Year2,800 yen
Hibiki 17 Year3,000 yen
Yamazaki 18 Year4,500 yen
Hakushu 18 Year4,500 yen
Hibiki 21 Year4,500 yen
Macallan 18 Year4,500 yen
Glenfiddich 21 Year4,500 yen
Ballantines 30 Year4,800 yen
Laphroaig 25 Year8,800 yen
Bowmore 25 Year8,800 yen
Bowmore 27 Year9,800 yen
Yamazaki 25 Year26,000 yen
Hakushu 25 Year26,000 yen
Hibiki 30 Year26,000 yen

An Oasis in Nakasu for the Authentic Highball

Back bar of the highball bar with bottle shelves and wall storage of copper mugs

Nakasu 1923 is a specialty highball bar. Its appeal lies in the authentic highballs crafted with a custom dispenser and its lineup of premium whiskies like Yamazaki and Hibiki.

Whether you drop in alone to sit at the counter or gather with friends in a booth, the British-chic interior suits any occasion.

Enjoy some all-you-can-eat nuts while sipping an aromatic highball. The food menu is also extensive, so ordering a dish to pair with your drink is recommended.

Just a 2-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station, experience the authentic highball at Nakasu 1923.

A glass of highball with ice and whisky bottles in the background