THE BEST Bars and Nightlife in Tokyo

From hidden speakeasies to rooftop lounges — explore the best bars and nightlife in Tokyo with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

Tokyo, Japan

🍸 Bars and Nightlife in Tokyo

  • Golden Gai — A maze of tiny bars in Shinjuku, each with its own theme.
  • Park Hyatt Tokyo Peak Bar — A luxurious sky bar with panoramic views, famous from the film Lost in Translation.
  • Nonbei Yokocho — A historic alley of small taverns and standing bars in Shibuya.
  • Womb — One of the most famous clubs for electronic music and international DJs.
  • The SG Club — An award-winning cocktail bar in Shibuya with three themed floors.
  • Gen Yamamoto — An intimate omakase cocktail bar focused on seasonal Japanese ingredients.
  • Shinjuku Toho Rooftop — A rooftop bar and terrace with views of the Godzilla head.
  • V2 Tokyo — A nightclub and lounge in Roppongi with VIP tables and DJs.
  • Bar High Five — A world-class cocktail bar in Ginza with master bartender Hidetsugu Ueno.
  • Code Kurkku — A restaurant, bar, and lounge with organic cocktails and a garden.
  • The Roof — A rooftop bar in Shibuya with views over the crossing.
  • Star Bar — A tiny, classic Ginza cocktail bar with impeccable technique.
  • Muto — A whisky and cocktail bar in Ginza with a refined atmosphere.
  • Mixology Heritage — A cocktail bar focused on classic techniques and rare spirits.
  • Bar BenFiddich — A cocktail bar specializing in homemade bitters, herbs, and absinthe.
  • Deathmatch in Hell — A heavy-metal bar in Shinjuku with themed décor and drinks.
  • The Imperial Hotel Bar — A classic hotel bar with old-world service and cocktails.
  • Two Dogos — A casual craft beer bar with Japanese and international brews.
  • Trench — A speakeasy-style cocktail bar with a military theme.
  • Bar Rocky Kanai — A small, classic cocktail bar with bartender-owner Rocky Kanai.

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