[2026 Latest Edition] If you want to drink during the day in Namba, here are the places to go! Introducing 25 carefully selected shops, including popular shops!　

What is the appeal of drinking during the day?

✔ A drink between sightseeing ✔ A pre-party before a meeting ✔ A reward drink during the day on a holiday

“Daytime drinking in Namba” is a great way to avoid the crowds and enjoy good value for money. In 2026, this town will continue to offer plenty of daytime drinking.

The popular 2025 edition of the “Namba Daytime Drinking Special” has been updated for 2026.

This year

• New store opening in 2025
• A popular restaurant with an increasing number of posts about daytime drinking on social media
• A classic restaurant that continues to gain support from previous years

We have created a balanced mix of 25 stores that are focused on **”trustworthiness x freshness.”**

Each store has

• 🆕 NEW (OPEN 2025)
• 🔥Trending ( popular on social media)
• ⭐ Classic (continued from last time)

We have added tags to make it easier to search by purpose.

About the ranking

This ranking was created based on the following factors:

• User reviews and reputation (Google reviews, Tabelog, etc.)
• Business hours suitable for daytime drinking (whether you can drink from noon)
• Extensive menu (variety of food and drinks)
• Cost performance (balance between price and satisfaction)
• Good accessibility (distance from station, convenient location)

🍺 Recommended places for solo daytime drinkers (2026)

“I don’t have any plans with anyone today, but I’d like to have a drink.” We’ve picked out some easy-to-enter, comfortable places for those who enjoy drinking alone during the day .

7 carefully selected places for solo daytime drinking

• Standing bar Yamato [⭐ Classic ]
  The bar is mainly counter-style, so you can stay as long as you like. Even if you just want one drink, you won’t feel out of place.
• Standing bar Maruya Namba branch [⭐ Classic ]
  A popular bar with a high ratio of solo customers, it is easy for even those new to daytime drinking to enter.
• Standing bar Maruhachi [⭐Classic]
  Perfect for a quick drink or a starting point for bar hopping. Reasonably priced.
• Standing bar Nanatuya Namba Walk branch [⭐ Classic ]
  Located along an aisle, the hurdle to drinking alone is very low.
• Hatsukasumi Sake House Namba Branch [⭐ Classic ]
  A rare place where you can enjoy a quiet drink from midday. Perfect for those days when you want to enjoy sake alone.
• Oden and Sake To (⭐ Classic)
  A relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a leisurely afternoon drink.
• Hassen Namba [⭐ Classic ]
  A versatile bar that can be entered at any time. It can also accommodate solo diners and those joining together.

Check out the list! 25 carefully selected places for daytime drinking in Namba　

Store name	tag	Start drinking during the day (approximately)	Genre	one thing
Hidezo Fish Shop Namba Branch	⭐ Classic	14:00	海鮮居酒屋	The classic combination of sashimi and sake
Hatsukasumi Sake Bar Namba Branch	⭐ Classic	9:00	Sake and Oden	A valuable opportunity to drink from the morning
Nanazuya Namba Walk store	⭐ Classic	9:00〜9:30	Standing bar	Drinking alone during the day is the best
Akagakiya Namba store	⭐ Classic	10:00	Standing bar	Doteyaki before party
Pig’s trotter Kadoya	⭐ Classic	11:00	Pork dishes and izakaya	Winning from lunchtime with a rich snack
Kushikatsu Daruma Namba Main Branch	⭐ Classic	10:30〜11:30	Kushikatsu	A tourist staple
Takohachi Dotonbori Main Branch	⭐ Classic	10:00	Takoyaki/Teppan	Daytime drinking with an Osaka vibe
Daiki Suisan Sushi Train Station Dotonbori Branch	⭐ Classic	11:00	sushi	Sushi x Daytime Drinks
Sushimaru Namba Walk store	🔥Trending	11:00	Standing sushi	Easy to drink at a good pace
Gionbayashi Namba Walk store	⭐ Classic	11:00	Deep-fried skewers and oden	A slightly bitter afternoon drink
Dotonbori Beer Stand	🔥Trending	12:00〜14:00	beer stand	Crafts in the station
Kuramoto Toyoiwai Namba store	⭐ Classic	14:00	Standing sake bar	Transfer 0 pre-party
Sake Shop Shibacho (Shibanaga Main Branch)	⭐ Classic	Morning to afternoon	Corner bar	A drink for connoisseurs at a long-established establishment
Hachimaruhachi (808)	🔥Trending	11:00〜12:00	Takoyaki	A stop on the bar crawl
Takoyaki House Biya	⭐ Classic	13:00	Takoyaki	A stopover for a quick drink
Manma Ura-Namba	🆕NEW	12:00	pub	Having fun at a big club from noon
It’s Neo Namba.	🔥Trending	11:00	Neo-Taishu	Daytime drinking posts are on the rise
Yakiniku Hormone Sakagami Ura Namba	🔥Trending	11:00	Yakiniku	Hormones from noon
Sakataki Main Store	🔥Trending	11:00	Standing bar	Can run from day to night
Standing bar Tekken	🔥Trending	Weekends and holidays 12:00	Standing Seafood Bar	The sashimi is highly rated
Stand Knob Guide	🔥Trending	Weekdays around 12:00	Standing bar	The knob is sharp
Yoneya Minami store	⭐ Classic	11:00	Kushikatsu	Quick drinker, strong
New Munich South Embassy	⭐ Classic	12:00〜14:00	beer hall	Fried chicken x beer
Ura Namba Sakana Ebisu	🔥Trending	Weekends and holidays 12:00	海鮮居酒屋	Weekend daytime drinking topics
Sushi and Tempura New Tsurumatsu	🔥Trending	Weekends and holidays 12:00	Sushi and Tempura	Satisfaction level for eating and drinking

New establishments will continue to open in 2026! It seems that Minami is becoming more and more of a mecca for daytime drinking!

🆕NEW/🔥Hot Topic Store Pickup Commentary (2026 Featured)

Here, from among the 25 stores, we will select new and trending stores that are particularly representative of 2026 from an editorial perspective.

🆕NEW (OPEN 2025) Featured Store

• Frenchman,
  a popular bar in Namba, has naturally made wine an option for daytime drinking. It has firmly grasped the demand for daytime drinking among female customers in their 30s and 40s.
• Bar Ribery Ura-Namba
  Natural wine and small plates are a modern combination. This bar brings daytime drinking to the next level in Ura-Namba.
• Bar Stand Meatman
  is a new force that brings meat to the fish-focused daytime drinking scene. It is rapidly gaining popularity among men who like hearty meals.

🔥Trending (increasing number of posts on SNS) Popular store

• Ura-Namba Sakana Ebisu’s
  seafood and photogenic image have led to an explosive increase in social media exposure. This is a great place for sightseeing and daytime drinking.
• Fujiko-chan Fish Shop Stand
  is a popular shop with a lot of customers coming in via Instagram thanks to its photogenic presentation of food.
• Neo Bar
  Uranomine With its neon interior and menu designed for younger customers, it has revamped the image of “daytime drinking = older men.”

Carefully Selected! 25 Best Daytime Drinking Spots in Namba [2026 Edition]

The Namba area has many izakayas that are open from the morning and restaurants where you can enjoy alcohol with lunch.

The appeal of daytime drinking is being able to enjoy a drink at your leisure from noon! There are many places where you can enjoy a drink at a reasonable price while avoiding the crowds, so please take a look.

1st place: Hidezo Fish Shop Namba Branch [⭐ Classic ]

Address : 8-4 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
Lunchtime : From 14:00
Special Features : Excellent consistency in sashimi and seafood snacks. A classic way to win with “proper seafood” from lunchtime.

2nd place: Hatsukasumi Sake House Namba Branch [⭐Classic]

Address : Namba 5, Chuo-ku, Osaka (NAMBA Nannan 11)
Recommended daytime drinking time : from 9:00 AM
Features : Directly managed by a sake brewery and close to the station, open from the morning. A light drink with oden and small side dishes is perfect.

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3rd place: Standing Bar Nanazuya Namba Walk Branch [⭐ Classic ]

Address : 1 Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka (inside Namba Walk)
Recommended daytime drinking : Weekdays from 9:30 AM / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9:00 AM
Special feature : Namba’s “best morning drinking spot.” Easy to enter even if you’re alone, and great for pre-party parties.

4th place: Akagakiya Namba store [⭐ Classic ]

Address : 3-1-32 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
Recommended daytime drinking time : from 10:00 AM
Special features : A typical Osaka standing bar serving doteyaki, skewers, and small dishes. A great place to stop by in between sightseeing.

5th place: Kadoya Pig’s Trotters [⭐Classic]

Address : 1-4-15 Namba-naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka (1st floor)
Recommended daytime drinking time : from 11:00 AM .
Special features : A great place for lunchtime drinks with rich snacks. A great place for those who like pig’s feet and beer/highballs.

No. 6: Kushikatsu Daruma Namba Main Branch [⭐ Classic ]

Address : 1-5-24 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
Lunchtime : Weekdays from 11:30 AM / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10:30 AM
Special Features : Right in the middle of the tourist route. Kushikatsu is a surefire hit even for daytime drinking beginners.

7th place: Takohachi Dotonbori Main Branch [⭐ Classic ]

Address : 1-5-10 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka City.
Lunchtime : from 10:00.
Specialties : Osaka set of takoyaki, Akashiyaki and beer. Seating is also available.

8th place: Daiki Suisan Conveyor Belt Sushi Dotonbori Branch [⭐ Classic ]

Address : 1-7-24 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka City.
Recommended daytime drinking time : from 11:00 AM.
Special features : Great for days when you want to drink sushi during the day. Easy to stop by during sightseeing.

9th place: Sushimaru Namba Walk store [🔥Trending]

Address : 2 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka (Namba Walk 1st Avenue North Street)
Recommended daytime drinking time : from 11:00 AM
Characteristics : Standing sushi and seafood with a good tempo. Perfect for everything from quick drinks to a light meal.

10th place: Gionbayashi Namba Walk store [⭐Classic]

Address : 1-5-11 Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka (Namba Walk B1F)
Lunchtime hours : from 11:00 AM
Specialties : A slightly sophisticated lunchtime spot serving skewers and oden. Perfect for a drink before heading out.

11th place: Dotonbori Beer Stand [🔥Trending]

Address : 4-1-17 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka (inside Osaka Namba Station)
Lunchtime : Weekdays from 14:00 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 12:00
Special Features : Craft beer inside the station. Perfect for a pre-party before catching the train.

12th place: Kuramoto Toyoiwai Namba store [⭐ Classic ]

Address : 4-1-17 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka (Time’s Place Namba, inside Kintetsu Osaka Namba Station)
Recommended daytime drinking time : from 14:00
Special features : A quick drink of sake in the station. Convenient for transfers.

13th place: Sake Shop Shibacho (Shibanaga Main Branch) [⭐ Classic ]

Address : 3-2-32 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City.
Recommended daytime drinking : Morning to noon (there are times for corner drinking).
Features : A long-established establishment that is a must-visit for corner drinking lovers. A place that exudes the feeling of being a daytime drinking connoisseur.

14th place: Hachimaruhachi (808) [🔥Trending]

Address : 11-23 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka City.
Lunchtime : Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 AM, other days from 12:00 PM.
Special feature : Convenient combination of takoyaki and a quick drink. Also a great stop on a bar crawl.

15th place: Takoyaki House Beer [⭐Classic]

Address : 1-9-18 Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka City.
Recommended daytime drinking time : from 13:00.
Special features : A light drink with a street food-stall vibe. Also great for satisfying a small hunger.

No. 16: Manma Ura-Namba [🆕NEW]

Address : Ura-Namba area (walking distance from Nihonbashi to Namba)
Recommended daytime drinking time : from 12:00 PM
Characteristics : A large, lively bar. A newcomer to the “party scene” scene that can be enjoyed from the daytime.

17th place: Neo Namba. 【🔥Trending】

Address : 15-11 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka City.
Recommended daytime drinking time : from 11:00 AM .
Features : Right in the heart of the neo-popular scene. The hearty and eye-catching menu is sure to get you lots of posts.

18th place: Yakiniku Hormone Sakagami Ura Namba [🔥Trending]

Address : 3-21 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka City.
Recommended lunchtime drinking time : from 11:00.
Special features : For days when you want to win with yakiniku from the afternoon. There is also a counter, so you can enjoy “solo yakiniku lunchtime drinking.”

19位: 酒解本店【🔥話題】

Address : 2-8-3 Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
Recommended daytime drinking time : from 11:00 AM
Features : Standing bar that runs from daytime to night. Strong seafood menu, great for groups.

20th place: Standing bar Tekken [🔥Trending]

Address : 2-8-92 Namba Naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City
Recommended daytime drinking time : From 12:00 onwards on weekends and holidays (from the evening on weekdays)
Special features : The sashimi is highly acclaimed and the bar is popular for being “beyond the norm for a standing bar.”

21st place: Stand Tsumamigui [🔥Trending]

Address : 3-3-10 Namba-Naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City.
Recommended time for daytime drinking : Weekdays around 12:00 (open in the evenings too).
Special features : The snacks are edgy and interesting. It’s easy to create a satisfying experience even in a short space of time.

22nd place: Yoneya Minami Store [⭐ Classic ]

Address : 2 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka (inside Namba Walk)
Lunchtime : 11:00 onwards
Specialties : A famous kushikatsu restaurant. Fast turnover and great for quick drinks.

23rd place: New Munich South Embassy [⭐ Classic ]

Address : 12-35 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka (SWING Yoshimoto Building 2F)
Recommended daytime drinking hours : Weekdays from 14:00 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 12:00
Special features : A long-established beer hall. The classic “fried chicken x beer” combination makes for a satisfying daytime beer experience.

24th place: Ura Namba Sakana Ebisu Namba Sennichimae [🔥Trending]

Address : 14-17 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka (1F)
Recommended daytime drinking hours : From 12:00 on weekends and holidays (from the evening on weekdays)
Features : Seafood and photogenic food make it easy to get exposure. A popular spot for weekend daytime drinking.

25th place: Sushi and Tempura New Tsurumatsu [🔥Trending]

Address : 2-7-22 Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka City.
Recommended opening times for lunch : from 12:00 on weekends and holidays (from the evening on weekdays).
Specialties : Highly satisfying sushi and tempura. Perfect for days when you want to eat and drink from lunchtime.

🆕NEW/🔥Hot Topic Store Pickup Commentary (2026 Featured)

Here, from among the 25 stores, we will select new and trending stores that are particularly representative of 2026 from an editorial perspective.

🆕NEW (OPEN 2025) Featured Store

• Frenchman,
  a popular bar in Namba, has naturally made wine an option for daytime drinking. It has firmly grasped the demand for daytime drinking among female customers in their 30s and 40s.
• Bar Ribery Ura-Namba
  Natural wine and small plates are a modern combination. This bar brings daytime drinking to the next level in Ura-Namba.
• Bar Stand Meatman
  is a new force that brings meat to the fish-focused daytime drinking scene. It is rapidly gaining popularity among men who like hearty meals.

🔥Trending (increasing number of posts on SNS) Popular store

• Ura-Namba Sakana Ebisu’s
  seafood and photogenic image have led to an explosive increase in social media exposure. This is a great place for sightseeing and daytime drinking.
• Fujiko-chan Fish Shop Stand
  is a popular shop with a lot of customers coming in via Instagram thanks to its photogenic presentation of food.
• Neo Bar
  Uranomine With its neon interior and menu designed for younger customers, it has revamped the image of “daytime drinking = older men.”

summary

The most fun way to enjoy daytime drinking in Namba is to mix “familiar places + new places to discover.” In the 2026 edition, we hope you will enjoy daytime drinking with these 25 places as your starting point.

The Namba area has a wide variety of izakayas that are open from lunchtime. From authentic seafood izakayas to kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) and standing bars, there is a wide variety of styles to choose from. If you’re looking for a place to drink during the day, be sure to check out this list!