These 10 private recommendations for Tokyo bars are waste of time if you don't choose one

As a (pseudo) senior alcoholic girl, searching for a good place to drink is almost one of the basic rhythms of life in Tokyo. This article summarizes 10 quiet bars that I personally like, and the last five are mainly whiskey bars. The environment is great and the price is lovely. Please don't waste every second you spend in Tokyo, including the most beautiful nights. With this guide in hand, enjoy the bar culture in Tokyo:-D

NO.1 GOODBEER FAUCETS

If you love beer, Goodbeer Faucets is your best choice. Goodbeer Faucets is located at Shoto Crossroad in Shibuya District, Tokyo. This beer house has 40 kinds of fresh craft beers, each of which is well received. Another selling point of this beer house is that in order not to affect the taste, the beer-loving owner personally developed a draft beer system, which is quite famous in the Japanese craft beer industry.

In addition, the interior environment of Goodbeer Faucets has also won praise from many customers. It is spacious and bright, with an exquisite bar counter and a modern and trendy feel.





Address: 2F, Crossroad Building, 1-29-1, Matsuto, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0046
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday: 17:00-24:00, Friday: 17:00-03:00, Saturday: 13:00-24:00, Sunday: 13:00-23:00
Happy hours: Monday-Thursday: 17:00-20:00, Sunday: 16:00-19:00

NO.2 PETER: THE BAR



Peter: the bar is located on the 24th floor of the Peninsula Tokyo, next to the Imperial Palace Gardens and directly connected to Hibiya Subway Station. Peter: the bar not only has the luxurious style of the Peninsula Hotel, but also offers special meals for as low as 800 yen if you schedule your time during Happy Hour.

Peter the bar has no minimum spending and no reservations. In addition, the 24th floor location allows customers to easily overlook the unparalleled city views such as Hibiya Park and the Ginza business district. Reasonable spending plus such an atmosphere will not disappoint you. But please note that Peter: the bar will charge a 15% service charge.

Address: 24F, 1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0006
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday: 12:00-24:00, Friday-Saturday: 12:00-01:00
Happy hours: Sunday-Thursday: 17:00-20:00

No.3 HAVANA CAFE



Havana café is considered one of the most worthwhile places to visit in Roppongi. The most important reason is simply "cheap". As we all know, Roppongi is an area with a relatively high consumption level in Tokyo, and most of the corresponding businesses are also of high standards. While Havana Cafe maintains the consistent temperament of Roppongi, its ultra-low consumption gives people the illusion of eating and drinking for free.

Havana Cafe offers great Mojito and Tex-Mex snacks. The Standing Bar on the first floor is very lively, but if you need a quiet area, you can choose the area on the basement floor.



As for the prices of Havana cafe, let's give you a few examples. During happy hour, a cup of Gin & Tonic or Moscow mule only costs 200 yen, beer and other alcoholic drinks start from 300 yen, and a frozen Margarita only costs 500 yen. This price level of Havana cafe is a great temptation no matter where it is placed - not to mention the expensive Roppongi area.

Address: 1F & B1F, Furuconbill, 4-12-2, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Opening hours: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m.
Happy hours: Monday-Saturday: 16:00-19:00

NO.4 UNION SQUARE TOKYO

Union Square Tokyo is the Tokyo version of the Union square cafe in San Francisco, USA. It has an amazingly wide rooftop and a very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Sitting here, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the nearby park and feel the fresh and natural environment.

In addition to Union Square Tokyo's impressive rooftop, its interior is also very atmospheric. Whether it is a small gathering with friends or celebrating a festival, it is very suitable. The menu in the store is also very New York style. Giant salads, pasta, burgers, smoked steaks, etc. are all available. During Happy Hours, you can enjoy drinks starting at 500 yen - a good deal.




Address: 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Tokyo Midtown Galleria Garden Terrace B1 D-B112
Lunch: Monday-Friday: 11:00-15:00 (L.O. 14:00); Saturday-Sunday: 11:00-16:00 (L.O. 15:00)
Dinner: 17:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:00)
Cafe: Monday-Friday: 14:00-15:00; Saturday-Sunday: 15:00-17:00
Happy Hour: 17:00-19:00

No.5 THE PEAK BAR

The peak bar is a little more expensive than the above ones, but it is definitely worth the money. Delicious cocktails, buffet-style snacks, and the location on the 41st floor of Park Hyatt Tokyo Shinjuku make this an experience you won't regret.



Address: 7-1-2, Nishi-Shinjuku 3-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 163-1055
Opening hours: 17:00- 23:30
Happy hours: 17:00-21:00

NO.6 Nikka Blender’s Bar

When it comes to Japanese whiskey, we cannot ignore the father of whiskey, Taketsuru Masataka. In 1940, Taketsuru Masataka launched the first domestically produced whiskey in Japan: Nikka Whisky. Nikka Blender’s Bar is located on the basement floor of the Nikka Whisky Headquarters Building. Here, customers can taste various flavors of whiskey produced by Nikka Whisky Company.

The atmosphere in the bar is heavy, steady and cultural, and most customers come here because of its reputation. It is suitable for whiskey lovers to have a drink and experience the history of Japanese domestic whiskey and the most authentic Japanese whiskey flavor. Of course, if you want to give a souvenir to your relatives and friends, the bar also sells tasting sets of Nikka factory and whiskey raw chocolate. They are reasonably priced and have great commemorative value, making them great souvenirs.



Address: 〒107-8616 Tokyo Minato-ku Minami-Aoyama 5-chome 4-31 Nikka Umuski Building B1
Business hours: 17:00-23:30 (closed on Sundays and statutory holidays)

NO.7 Bar Highlander (Scottish Bar)

Bar Highlander is located on the first floor of the Tokyo Hotel Okura Annex. As one of the three largest hotels in Japan, the Okura Hotel has undoubtedly superior quality in both bar environment and wine service. As the name suggests, Bar Highlander offers a wide variety of Scottish whiskeys. At the same time, you can also find more than 20 Japanese domestic whiskey brands. It is worth mentioning that the bar also offers Okura Hotel's special whiskeys, allowing people to taste the original and authentic whiskey flavor.



In addition to whiskey, Bar Highlander also has very British food and beverages, such as fish and chips and a variety of beers. Whether you come to taste Scottish and Japanese whiskeys, or to experience Western food and bar culture, Bar Highlander is a very good choice.

Address: 〒105-0001 Tokyo Minato-ku Toranomon 2-chome 10-4 Hotelokura Tokyo Annex 1F
Business hours 11:30-25:00 (Monday to Saturday), 11:30-24:00 (Sunday and statutory holidays)

NO.8 Apollo

The name of Apollo is taken from Harlem’s Apollo Theater in New York, and the style of the store is also the feeling of a classic New York bar. Perhaps because the owner used to work for Suntory, Apollo is especially famous for the Suntory whiskey series. The picture below, taken from the whisky bottle collection on the bar counter, is enough to prove that the wines here can fully satisfy the needs of Japanese whisky lovers.

The interior decoration of Apollo is very textured, which complements the mature and steady temperament of whiskey. The whiskey bottle collection and gentle lighting take customers to witness a distant history with the aroma of whiskey.



NO.9 Bar Tsurukame

If you are worried about the price of Japanese whiskey (sometimes more expensive than imported whiskey), then this bar, Tsurukame, which guarantees quality and reasonable consumption, is your first choice. Tsurukame is a very classic and authentic Japanese whiskey bar located in the Nihonbashi Ningyocho Building. This quiet bar on the old street can bring many surprises to whiskey lovers. For example, you can easily taste famous Japanese whiskeys such as "Hibiki 17 years".

This is a very "atmospheric" and very "authentic" bar. In addition, reasonable consumption is also a factor that customers highly recommend Tsurukame Bar. Tsurukame Bar does not set a minimum consumption. During happy hour, you can also enjoy specially selected whiskeys for 1,000 yen.



Address: 1-12-11 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: Monday to Thursday and Saturday 17:00 – 26:00; Friday 17:00 -28:00 / Closed on Sundays and statutory holidays

NO.10 Zoetrope

Tokyo Shinjuku is not only full of endless bustle and noisy crowds, but also has many unique small bars scattered around. Zeotrope is one of them. Zeotrope is hidden in Nishi-Shinjuku. The bar is not large, and the dim lighting and comfortable environment inside the store are very suitable for enjoying leisure time after get off work or on holidays.

Whether it is professional whiskey tasting or a quiet location in the bustling city, it seems to have become a secret base shared by whiskey lovers. Many overseas Tourists still come here specially. The owner of Zeotrope is also a very tasteful movie lover. Customers who have been there have expressed that they really enjoyed the wonderful experience of tasting authentic Japanese whiskey while chatting with the owner.



Address: 7-10-14 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023
Business hours: 19:00-4:00 / Closed on Sundays and statutory holidays