Pig and Whistle

Frommer's Review

This is probably the best-known and one of the oldest ex-patriate bars in Osaka, as well as one of the easiest to find. Through the years, the number of foreign customers has fallen to less than 30% (I remember when it was almost exclusively foreign), but remaining are its friendly atmosphere, dartboards for entertainment, happy hour until 7:30pm, and munchies that include, of course, fish and chips. Hours are Sunday through Thursday 5pm to midnight, Friday to Saturday 5pm to 1am.

There's also a branch in Umeda south of Osaka Station at 2-5 Sonezaki (tel. 06/6361-3198; open daily 5pm-midnight).

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