クロウダディ・クラブ

Shinjuku, Tokyo

Located in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Crawdaddy Club is a rock and live music bar centered on 1970s British and American rock, with hard rock, punk and music from the '80s onward in the mix too. The bar has a stage and instruments, and on weekends and holidays the early evening is mostly given over to live music. Music videos and live footage play on screen, there is food on the menu, and you can walk in without a reservation.

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About Shinjuku

Shinjuku is Tokyo's biggest nightlife district and its busiest transport hub, served by the JR Yamanote and Chuo lines, several subway lines and the Odakyu and Keio railways. Kabukicho, northeast of the station, is the main entertainment area, and just east of it Golden Gai is a maze of tiny bars. Shinjuku Ni-chome is known for its small bars and LGBTQ scene, and the area is also home to many of Tokyo's live music venues.

Good to know

Reservations: Walk-ins welcome
Smoking: Depends on area or time
English: Basic English
Payment: Cards or e-money accepted
Access: Stairs only, no lift
Seats: About 50 seats
Atmosphere: A bit of both
Volume: Easy to talk over

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