1.Bar Benfiddich
4.4 ★ · 949 Google reviews
Small Nishishinjuku bar with 15 seats.
Why it stands out: Located in Nishishinjuku, this intimate 15-seat bar specializes in bespoke botanical cocktails made with fresh herbs and spices.
Bars in Tokyo
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Looking for a great bar in Tokyo? From cocktail lounges and rooftop terraces to intimate neighbourhood spots, Tokyo's drinking scene rewards a little planning. This page gathers five bars in Tokyo with a short description of each, plus direct links to their official website and Google Maps so you can check opening hours, location and reservations before you go.
2.The SG Club
4.5 ★ · 1,574 Google reviews
Cocktail bar with Sip and Guzzle spaces and membership cigar lounge.
Why it stands out: Located in Shibuya, this bar features contrasting Sip and Guzzle cocktail spaces alongside a membership cigar lounge.
3.Bar High Five
4.2 ★ · 830 Google reviews
Ginza bar publishing visitor information.
Why it stands out: Located in Ginza, bartender Hidetsugu Ueno's cocktail bar features drinks served with hand-carved diamond-shaped ice.
4.The Bellwood
4.6 ★ · 657 Google reviews
Cocktail bar identified in SG Group announcements.
Why it stands out: Located in Shibuya, this SG Group cocktail bar draws inspiration from vintage Japanese kissaten, serving creative cocktails in a retro setting.
5.Gen Yamamoto
4.5 ★ · 366 Google reviews
Eight-seat bar serving seasonal omakase cocktails.
Why it stands out: This eight-seat bar in Azabu-Juban serves seasonal omakase cocktail tasting menus crafted with fresh produce and fine liquors.
Planning tips: Bars in Tokyo
- Where to look
- Many of Tokyo's most popular bars are found in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza, Roppongi, Asakusa and Daikanyama.
- When to go
- Spring cherry-blossom season and autumn are the most popular times to visit.
- Prices & tipping
- Prices are in Japanese yen; tipping is not expected, and some smaller places still prefer cash.
- Getting around
- The JR lines and Tokyo Metro are fast and punctual; an IC card makes travel simple.
- Good to know
- Popular cocktail bars fill up after 9 pm, so arriving early or booking ahead helps.
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