Discover Tokyo's Most Interesting Bars

Discover the bustling energy and traditional culture of Japan's vibrant capital

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Albatross

Golden Gai 5-Ban-Gai, 1-1-7 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan

A baroque gem in Golden Gai, Albatross blends chandeliers, velvet, and eclectic art into a cozy multi-level bar with inventive cocktails and a ¥500 cover.

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video-games

themed

experience

8bit Cafe

Q Building 5F, 3-8-9 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

Step into 8bit Cafe, a nostalgic haven in Shinjuku where retro gaming meets creative cocktails. Play classic consoles, sip game-themed drinks, and relive the golden era of gaming.

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experience

themed

The Lockup

6F-7F Shinjuku Square Building, 1-16-3 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Experience a night of thrills at The Lockup, Tokyo's infamous prison-themed izakaya, where you're "arrested," dine in jail cells, and enjoy spooky surprises.

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Speakeasy

Sophisticated

The SG Club

1 Chome-7-8 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0041, Japan

A three-level cocktail haven in Shibuya blending Japanese and American mixology with immersive design—casual, refined, and exclusive vibes all in one.

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Fancy

Cocktails

Virtú

1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0004, Japan

Virtù, perched on the 39th floor of Four Seasons Tokyo, blends Parisian elegance with Japanese artistry. Sip innovative cocktails infused with local flavors while enjoying breathtaking skyline views. A must-visit for refined mixology lovers!

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Mixology

Cocktails

Bar Benfiddich

9F Yamatoya Building, 1-13-7 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Bar Benfiddich in Tokyo is a mystical, apothecary-style cocktail bar where master mixologist Hiroyasu Kayama crafts bespoke drinks using farm-grown herbs. With no menu, every sip is a unique experience in one of Asia’s best bars.

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