The best bars and cafés - Tokyo - Japon in 2024

Practical information : Take a break Tokyo

Timetable

Café and bar opening times vary enormously. Many bars also serve coffee during the day from 11am. Bars that only open in the evening usually do so around 5pm. Most cafés close between 8pm and 10pm, and bars close at 2am at the earliest.

Budget & Tips

Expect to pay at least ¥500 for a beer. Although most establishments accept credit cards or cashless payments such as PayPay, it's best to carry cash when going to small bars. Many bars offer happy hours between 5pm and 7pm.

Age restrictions

Consumption of alcohol by minors (under 20) is prohibited. However, it is not against the law for minors to enter bars, and it remains at the discretion of the establishment.

What's very local

Izakaya are located between the restaurant and the bar. They serve tapas-like Japanese dishes, washed down with alcohol. More spacious than bars, they can easily accommodate groups. Izakaya often offer packages with unlimited alcoholic beverages for 1 or 2 hours.

Smokers

Since April 2020, smoking has been banned inside restaurants, with the exception of small bars and gargotes (of which there are many) run by a single person or family.

Tourist traps

Themed bars and cafés sometimes charge an entrance or table fee in addition to drinks. The exact amount should always be specified on arrival, as the bill can quickly add up.

The best bars and cafés Tokyo

THE PEAK LOUNGE - PARK HYATT

LA JETÉE

AKIBA ZETTAI RYOIKI

MIYUKI KAN

THE GREY ROOM

FUGLEN

ALMOND ROPPONGI

BAR WAWON

KOEN HONDORI

DAWN AVATAR ROBOT CAFE

SHOT BAR MONCHERI SHINJUKU

ZANSHIN

MERCEDES ME TOKYO

MOMI NO YU

BAR MIJAS

MICKEY HOUSE LANGUAGE CAFE

TORAYA

GINZA 300 BAR

HON TO KOHI FUKURO SHOSABO

COMMUNE 2ND

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