¥¥¥¥
Cocktail barCocktail bar
The Bellwood in Shibuya is Atsushi Suzuki's Taisho-era cafe-themed cocktail bar in Tokyo, kaiseki-as-cocktail menu, hidden 12-piece omakase counter at back.
DrinkCocktail-kaiseki tasting menu
FoodNigiri counter at Bell Sushi in the back
TipReserve via TableCheck; the kaiseki cocktail set takes 90 minutes. Closed Tuesdays.
¥¥¥¥
Cocktail barCocktail bar
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.
¥¥¥¥
Cocktail barHotel cocktail bar
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.
¥¥¥¥
Cocktail barCocktail bar
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.
¥¥¥¥
Cocktail barClassic cocktail bar
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.
¥¥¥¥
Cocktail barScandinavian cocktail bar
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.