The Best Cocktails Bars in Tokyo

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.

Tokyo’s revered basement bar in Ginza where legendary bartender Hidetsugu Ueno crafts classic‑style cocktails with precision, hand‑carved ice, and a warm, intimate vibe. A must‑visit for cocktail purists seeking quality and tradition.

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

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!

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.

Tokyo’s temple of rock: at ROCKAHOLIC you order drinks, request your favorite song, and let loud riffs, vintage amps, and raucous energy carry you into the night.

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.

An audiophile’s retreat in Tokyo’s Shibuya district — Yoyogi Village Music Bar pairs rare vinyl, high-fidelity sound and sleek cocktails for a refined night out.

A vinyl-lover’s hideaway in Tokyo’s Shimokitazawa: browse rare grooves by day, sip craft cocktails by night at this cozy upstairs bar-record shop hybrid.

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.

Intimate Ikebukuro craft gin bar with 800+ bottles, bespoke G&Ts and warm counter service in a relaxed, English‑friendly setting.