The Weller’s Club is a spacious bar/club venue on Takoyakushi Dori. The owner, Yamamoto-san is a big fan of Paul Weller (hence the name) and also of British pub culture, and in 1998 opened this club with the intent of creating a space where people could meet and have a drink while listening to British music.
The array of musical events that go on each month are not limited solely to Paul Weller’s music however, and include soul, jazz, roots rock, rock and more. When I went last weekend I was treated to performances by three dj’s and a local singer/songwriter and all free of charge. Also they serve beer in proper pints, which is nice. Check out the photos below; the black lighting makes everyone look tanned and healthy. Click through to flickr for a closer look:
To find The Weller’s Club head west on Takoyakushi Dori from Kawaramachi. The Weller’s Club is on your right on the 5th floor between Fuyacho Dori and Tominokoji Dori. Look for the swirly purple Weller’s sign. Here’s a map.
Open: 20:00 ~ Late / Saturday: 21:00 ~ 5:00 / Closed: Wed&Thurs
Tel: 075-253-0753 / Fax: 075-253-0754
Greetings from a fellow Kyoto blogger!
I really like your blog, it(s something we need here in Kyoto. Hope you’ll continue to update and please don’t leave town!
I’m also a fan of Weller’s bar, actually I wuz there last night.
Check my blog if you can – thoughts of an opinionated music obsessive!
Peace,
Shiffi Le Soy
thankyou for the heads up on this place, went here on my first friday night in the city.. my kind of music, cool people.. I can see myself becoming a regular!
Hi,
the web page is not correct, the good one is
http://www.wellersclub.com
I will sure go there 29 0r 30 june and visit the club.
I am a big old bastard Weller fan from Spain.
Borja
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Thanks for letting me know about that, Borja! It has been correected!