２丁目, 恵比寿西 · Tokyo
1-5-8 Ebisu-nishi, 1F, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0021, Japan
Intimate 13-seat Ebisu cocktail bar specializing in absinthe, herbal liqueurs, and ever-changing botanical cocktails, regularly featured on Asia's 50 Best Bars list.
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
Quiet Ebisu cocktail bar tucked down a lantern-lit lane, known for fresh-fruit cocktails, seasonal fruit wines, and a deep Japanese whisky selection.
Thirteenth-floor Ginza Six bar from bartender Shuzo Nagumo specializing in 'teatails' — cocktails built on house-blend tea-infused spirits like hojicha bourbon, sencha gin, and oolong rum. Six counter seats; open from 1pm with non-alcoholic options and Japanese sweets.
Lively Ebisu standing bar famous for its slushy frozen one-cup sake, with around 70 varieties available, plus yakitori skewers and small izakaya plates.
Late-night dining bar a minute from Suehirochō Station in Akihabara, open 6pm to 3am. Known for gluten-free spice curries (keema, chicken, mint soboro) over basmati rice alongside cocktails.
One-of-a-kind Shinjuku bar tended by Buddhist monks, with cocktails like Perfect Bliss and Infinite Hell, vegan shojin ryori, and nightly sutra readings.