The Best Aesthetic Bars in Tokyo

Vintage vinyl crackles, whiskey glows & hush falls over the room — Bar Martha in Ebisu is Tokyo’s secret music bar where every sip, every record, every moment counts.

JBS: Shibuya’s vinyl sanctuary where Jazz, Blues & Soul reign supreme — vintage records, carefully poured drinks & hushed ambience make it the perfect escape in the city.

Lie back under 5 million stars at Planetarium BAR: cocktails, sake & a planetarium ceiling in Shirokanedai — romantic, dreamy & unlike any night-out in Tokyo.

A sky-high rooftop observatory perched 229 m above Tokyo’s bustle—360° vistas, glass edges, and horizon views of Mt. Fuji—all at Shibuya Scramble Square’s crown.

Hidden in a Shibuya basement, Ishinohana serves seasonal, fruit-forward cocktails and creative twists on classics in a dim, jazz-laced setting—an elegant, intimate escape with flair and flavor.

A bar without a menu: pick your fruit, and the bartenders craft the cocktail. Bar Orchard is Ginza’s hidden seasonal-fruit speakeasy.

Step into Old Imperial Bar: where Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy meets hotel-bar elegance, with classic cocktails, leather seats, Oya stone & soft lighting—Tokyo’s timeless hideaway in the Imperial Hotel.

A vinyl-lover’s sanctuary tucked in Ginza: with over 3,000 records spinning on a high-end sound system, the Ginza Music Bar serves up bespoke cocktails, deep grooves and late-night vibes in Tokyo’s luxe nightlife district.

Tucked into Kagurazaka’s alleys, Mizunara: In Tokyo is a refined Japanese whisky & shōchū bar—understated elegance, expert bartenders, and a peaceful refuge in the heart of the city.