Sip in Style: Tokyo's Best Bars
Tokyo offers more than just over-the-top culinary experiences; it’s also an excellent destination for enjoying drinks with friends.
The city is renowned for serving some of the world’s classiest cocktails that can truly impress.
Whether you enjoy pairing your meals with a perfectly crafted martini or wish to savour heavenly sake, Tokyo’s top bars should be on your list when visiting Japan.
With diverse options, Tokyo promises to provide you with an unforgettable experience.
From upscale cocktail bars to atmospheric rooftop establishments, Tokyo’s nightlife is truly exceptional.
So, if you’re looking for the ultimate guide to the best bars In Tokyo, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the 14 best bars in Tokyo:
Best Bars in Shibuya City, Tokyo
Mizunotori (previously GEM by moto) is a popular counter-only bar in Tokyo known for its soft, calming atmosphere and seriously good sake.
Besides enjoying its dimly glowing ambience, you can pair your world-class sake drink with popular accompaniments like ham cutlets with blue cheese and cherry tomatoes with mozzarella.
Address: 1 Chome-30-9 Ebisu, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0013, Japan (map)
Opening Hours: Tue to Sat, 5pm to 11:30pm Sun, 1pm to 9pm. Closed on Mon
Estimated Cost: 3,464.73 JYP
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A standing wine bar which occupies only eight people at a time, Winestand Waltz is a popular choice amongst youngsters.
Here, you can try authentic Japanese and Jura wine flavours and bottles made by Japanese producers based in France. Do try out the champagne, grilled saucisson, and green peas!
Address: Japan, 〒150-0013 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Ebisu, 4 Chome−24−3 島田ビル 1F (map)
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat, 6pm to 12am
Estimated Cost: 5,197.58 JPY
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Craving an out-of-the-box experience?
Head to one of the city’s most popular spots, The SG Club, a 19th-century saloon with hints of Japanese culture.
It’s not just one of the best bars in Tokyo, but in the region as well.
The venue was ranked number 14 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list. And here, you can step into the bar to enjoy refreshing drinks such as the New York Lemonade and Daiquiri Amarillo.
If you want to experience best nightlife in Tokyo, you’ve come to the right spot.
Address: 1 Chome-7-8 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0041, Japan (map)
Opening Hours: Sun to Thu, 5pm to 2am, Fri & Sat, 5pm to 3am
Estimated Cost: 6,197.58 JPY
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Known for its modern-story touches, The Bellwood is a 20th-century-inspired bar which is famous for their speciality coffee cocktails and Japanese tea cocktails.
The bar features a private room serving from their Cocktail Kaiseki menu, which includes creative drinks infused with novel ingredients like yellow tomato, pisco, and roasted corn.
Address: 41-31 Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan (map)
Opening Hours: Open daily, 6pm to 2am
Estimated Cost: 6,032.56 JPY
Apero is an incredible wine bar, operated by a power couple.
The bar has a subtle and contemporary Japanese decor, with a softly illuminated and soothing ambience perfect for sipping wines from their curated selection of organic, biodynamic and natural wines from Japan and France.
Pair up your glass of fine wine with assorted cheese and charcuterie samplings.
Address: Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 3 Chome−4−6, Aoyama346, 3F (map)
Opening Hours: Tue to Fri: 6pm to 12am, Sat: 12pm to 4pm, 6pm to 12am. Closed on Mon & Tues
Estimated Hours: 6,934.55 JPY
Staying true to the concept of trenches where you can recharge your batteries with drinks with your friends, Bar Trench is a cosy street bar with black walls and glass windows.
It is a hide-out known for its sepia-toned atmosphere, where you can enjoy classic, absinthe, and signature cocktails such as French connection, black currant cocktail, and mezcal milk punch.
Address: Japan, 〒150-0021 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Ebisunishi, 1 Chome (map)
Opening Hours: Open daily, 6pm to 2am
Estimated Cost: 6,405.86 JPY
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Tucked away in a quiet street, Flying Bumblebee is a popular restaurant serving one of Tokyo’s best drinks. The catch? Its entrance is smartly hidden behind a nondescript concrete staircase you’d probably miss if you weren’t looking for it.
Once inside, you will be impressed by its sleek open-plan layout, low lighting and soundtrack that can make you dance. Go for the absinthe, which you can enjoy in a fountain or cocktail.
Address: Japan, 〒150-0034 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Daikanyamacho, 13−7 ベルビー代官山 B1 (map)
Opening Hours: Open Daily, 5pm to 12am
Estimated Cost: 6,921.87 JPY
Best Bars in Nishishinjuku, Tokyo
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With more than 300 library of domestic whisky, Zoetrope features a vast collection of rare finds.
A trip to Zoetrope feels like a fun, educational trip where you can learn and taste simultaneously.
Amaze yourself as you find antiquated whiskies at Zoetrope, such as 18-year-old Single Malt, 20-year-old Cognac and a 25-year-old Sherry.
Address: Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku (map)
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat: 5pm to 11:45pm, Closed on Sun
Estimated Cost: 5,597.58 JPY
Served by Hiroyasu Kayama, the white-suited mixology wizard, Ben Fiddich, is one of Tokyo’s most exciting drinking spots.
Amid old booze bottles, Kayama makes unique plant mixes. He uses them to create homemade versions of drinks like Fernet Branca. Pro tip: go straight for the Mori Cocktail.
It’s like a fancy version of gin fizz, with gin, fresh herbs, honey, and bubbly mint tea.
Address: Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku (map)
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat: 6pm to 1am. Closed on Sun
Estimated Cost: 6,927.66 JPY
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A popular place in Tokyo that takes off at night is VIRTÙ. The place is famous for its art deco-inspired fixtures and vast seating area, which invites people in bulk numbers.
Here, you can treat your refined taste buds with authentic Japanese food and enchanting cocktails such as ‘Smoked Ume Fashioned’ blended with fragrant brandy and sweet plums, and ‘The Hoji Epice’ inspired by the herbal flavours of hojicha mixed with the delicate sourness of raspberries.
Address:1 Chome-2-1 Ōtemachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0004, Japan (map)
Opening Hours:Mon to Wed, 6pm to 12am, Thu & Fri, 6pm to 1am Sat, 1pm to 1am Sun, 1pm to 12am
Estimated Cost: 7,791.57 JPY
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Regarded as a sibling of Kyoto-based craft beer and sake bar Before 9, Another 8 is set up in an incredible location ideal for laidback drinking.
The raw mud walls with beer taps and ebony furnishings, Another 8 is a spot to chill with Japanese beer while munching on home-cooked burdock chips.
On weekends, the place becomes crowded, especially when a guest DJ is in the house.
Address: 1 Chome-2-18 Shimomeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0064, Japan (map)
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri, 5pm to 12am, Sat, 3pm to 12am, Sun, 12pm to 12am
Estimated Cost: 5,291.57 JPY
Best Bars in Roppongi, Tokyo
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Known for its offbeat ambience and looks, Memento Mori serves drinks like cacao pulp fizz or the chocolate cacao Negroni prepared using locally grown flowers. Along with drinks, you can grab sweet and spicy meals here.
Address: Japan, 〒105-6403 Tokyo, Minato City, Toranomon, 1 Chome−17−1, Toranomon Hills Business Tower (map)
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri, 4pm to 11pm Sat & Sun, 2pm to 11pm
Estimated Cost: 6,061.57 JPY
A popular bar tucked in the heart of Tokyo, Gen Yamamoto flawlessly combines innovation and taste in drinks and food prepared with handpicked farm produce and fine liquours.
The best part is Gen Yamamoto’s cocktails are never too boozy as they are always crafted fresh with seasonal varieties.
Address: Japan, 〒106-0045 Tokyo, Minato City, Azabujuban, 1 (map)
Opening Hours: Tue to Sat, 3pm to 10:30pm. Closed on Sun & Mon
Estimated Cost: 7,291.57 JPY
Enjoy These Places on Your Tour of Tokyo!
In search of the best local eats in Shinjuku, Tokyo? Join the most famous Izakaya Food and delve into the mouth-melting food items amidst the busy streets of Tokyo. The best part is you can enjoy one of Tokyo’s most classic cocktails here.
Taste the best wagyu beef in Japan paired with your favourite cocktails and premium Japanese craft sake, which ensures you have the best dining experience.
Excited to learn about the culture and history of sake? Head to a 300-year-old sake brewery in Japan where you can taste different sakes just to find the best one. If you’re with friends or family, visit here on your trip to Tokyo!
The Tokyo Hidden Gems Food Tour is a three-hour food and drink tour which is full of popular eateries, standing bars and izakayas in Tokyo. On this tour, you can grab a bite while sipping your favourite cocktails that only locals know about.
Want to head to a quiet and less crowded place in Tokyo? Join the Tavern and Ramen Tour, which takes you through the hidden gems of Tokyo, allowing you to explore like locals. Along with the scrumptious meals, you can enjoy alcoholic beverages here.
Participate in Japan’s most iconic sake-tasting session to learn about Japan’s most famous alcoholic beverage in just two hours. On your tour, you can enjoy Japanese sake brewing techniques, its different varieties and its benefits.
Commonly Asked Questions
What are some popular places to visit in Tokyo?
Some of the most popular places to visit in Tokyo are Tokyo SkyTree, Shibuya, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Tokyo DisneySea, Hamarikyu Gardens and others.
What are the other activities offered by Pelago that I can participate in during my trip to Tokyo?
Pelago offers a variety of exciting activities that you can indulge in while you’re on your trip to Tokyo. The most popular ones are Japan TeamLab Planets, TOKYO Tickets, Tokyo Sanrio Puroland Tickets, Ninja Training in Asakusa, Tokyo and others.
