SWLABR
A cozy pub/coffee shop/clothing store named for a Cream song located two minutes south of JR Kurashiki Station — look for the green building. The friendly staff serves good food and desserts until 8PM and drinks until late.
Cafe El Greco
A nice coffee shop next to the Ohara Art Museum — look for the red awning, and the building covered in ivy. Coffee and blueberry pie is the house specialty. It's named for the Spanish artist, whose The Annunciation is among the major works in the Ohara's collection.
Coffee Kan
Get educated and caffeinated in this beautiful, atmospheric coffee shop, managed by people who are serious about their beans. Brewed by French press, the coffee is served straight or mixed with honey and liquers to make their house "Queen of Amber" concoction.
Chooya
Food, local microbrews and inventive food very Japanese at this friendly pub/drinking hole.
Plenty of bars are clustered around the south exit of JR Kurashiki Station. In the Bikan area, Ivy Square see Buy has a nice beer garden.