KEY2 Pick
Cocktail Bar • $$$
Bar High Five
A no-frills Ginza basement where Hidetsugu Ueno pours some of the city's most exacting classic cocktails.
Best for: Nightcap
Best bars in Tokyo
Cocktail rooms, rooftops and unmarked doors — where to start a night and where to end one.
KEY2 Pick
Hotel Bar • $$$$
New York Bar
The 52nd-floor Park Hyatt lounge made famous by Lost in Translation, live jazz over the Shinjuku skyline.
Best for: Special Occasion
Cocktail Bar • $$$
The SG Club
Shingo Gokan's two-floor Shibuya bar, playful Guzzle upstairs and art-deco Sip in the basement.
Best for: Group Drinks
Questions, answered
What are the best bars in Tokyo?+
The KEY2 editors' top picks for bars in Tokyo are Bar High Five, New York Bar. Every listing in this guide is individually vetted, with hours, prices and booking links.
Where can I find good-value bars in Tokyo?+
For $$-level bars in Tokyo, consider Albatross.
What are the best bars in Tokyo for a special occasion?+
For a splurge, the KEY2 guide recommends Bar High Five, New York Bar, The SG Club. Reserve ahead — the booking link is on each listing.
Do I need to book bars in Tokyo in advance?+
The most popular bars in Tokyo fill up days or weeks ahead. Every KEY2 listing includes a direct reservation or booking link where one is available.
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