RECORD BAR BRAQUE
Hyogo - Kobe, Kansai
Tucked into the heart of Kobe, RECORD BAR BRAQUE is a compact, music-first sanctuary where vinyl rules and the city's mellow, cosmopolitan side comes alive after dark; step through the narrow entrance and you’ll find warm wood, low lighting and a bank of turntables curated by staff who treat each record like a story worth telling. Located in central Kobe's lively entertainment district, the bar feels like an insider's retreat away from shopping streets and tourist routes, drawing a mixed local crowd of audiophiles, night-shift workers and Kansai music lovers. What sets BRAQUE apart is its obsessive, lovingly arranged collection — a blend of Japanese jazz, city pop, rare imports and soul that gets played front-and-center rather than backgrounded — plus bartenders who match cocktails to the mood of each set. Conversation is easy but never loud; the focus is on immersive listening, discovery and the occasional guest DJ spin. If you want an authentic night of attentive sound and subtle local flavor in Hyogo, this compact record bar is the kind of place you’ll revisit to hunt down new finds and swap recommendations with regulars.
Tucked into the heart of Kobe, RECORD BAR BRAQUE is a compact, music-first sanctuary where vinyl rules and the city's mellow, cosmopolitan side comes alive after dark; step through the narrow entrance and you’ll find warm wood, low lighting and a bank of turntables curated by staff who treat each record like a story worth telling. Located in central Kobe's lively entertainment district, the bar feels like an insider's retreat away from shopping streets and tourist routes, drawing a mixed local crowd of audiophiles, night-shift workers and Kansai music lovers. What sets BRAQUE apart is its obsessive, lovingly arranged collection — a blend of Japanese jazz, city pop, rare imports and soul that gets played front-and-center rather than backgrounded — plus bartenders who match cocktails to the mood of each set. Conversation is easy but never loud; the focus is on immersive listening, discovery and the occasional guest DJ spin. If you want an authentic night of attentive sound and subtle local flavor in Hyogo, this compact record bar is the kind of place you’ll revisit to hunt down new finds and swap recommendations with regulars.