The Bellwood is a bar in Tokyo.
Editorially verified June 2, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Food program: Nigiri counter at Bell Sushi in the back
Day trip · 12 hours
The Tunnel of Light - a mirror pool at the end of a tunnel in one of Japan's three great gorges - then sake tasting from 100 Niigata breweries and a station foot bath....
Day trip · 11 hours
Japan's only distillery that makes malt and grain whisky on one site, using meltwater from Mount Fuji. Reserved factory tour and tasting included. One fixed price per group.
Guided tour · 11 hours
Discover Japan’s beverage culture on a day trip from Tokyo. Visit a winery in Katsunuma, the Suntory Hakushu Distillery, and the Shichiken Brewery, and enjoy tastings ...
Address: Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan
Memento Mori in Tokyo's Shimokitazawa is the cinema-inspired cocktail bar with a projector running silent movies. Modern cocktails, low-lit film-club.
DrinkCinema-inspired modern cocktails
FoodSnacks and small plates
TipClosed Mondays. Walk-in welcome; the back-room is the calmer seating after 21:00.
Gold Bar at Tokyo EDITION Toranomon is a Golden Age cocktail room above the city, classic Martini and Manhattan rebuilds, Japanese spirits as the base notes.
DrinkModern Martini variation
FoodBar bites
TipOpen daily 17:00-01:00; window seats face Toranomon Hills and Tokyo Tower.
Bar High Five in Tokyo's Ginza is Hidetsugu Ueno's basement cocktail counter, World's 50 Best Bars 2011-2023. Hand-cut ice, custom drinks to your taste.
DrinkCustom-made spec to your preference
FoodReplenished complimentary snacks
TipCover charge is 1,000 yen with snacks. Open Mon-Sat from 17:00, closed Sundays and national holidays; arrive early for a seat at the counter.
Star Bar Ginza in Tokyo's Ginza is Hisashi Kishi's pressed-tin temple of classic cocktail technique since 2000. The Sidecar is the order on a first visit.
DrinkSidecar with hand-cut Ninja ice
FoodTinned snacks, charcuterie
TipCover charge applies. Wear smart casual; phone reservations are accepted but the standing space at the counter turns fast.
Fuglen Tokyo in Tomigaya turns into a Scandinavian cocktail bar after 19:00. Norwegian-trained bartenders, vintage Scandi furniture (all for sale).
DrinkAquavit-based cocktails by Halvor Digernes
FoodNorwegian brown cheese, light snacks
TipOpen until 01:00 Wed-Sun. The aquavit Old Fashioned is the move; Mondays and Tuesdays close at 23:00.
Omoide Yokocho in Tokyo's Shinjuku is the post-war yakitori alley north of the west exit, 70 tiny eateries seating six to eight. Highballs and meat.
DrinkHighball and yakitori sticks
Food70 yakitori, grilled offal, ramen stalls
TipMost stalls open from 17:00; weekend nights are tight. Bring cash and a willingness to share a counter.
