Bar entertainment in Tokyo
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Bobby's Bar
One of Tokyo's longest-standing and best-known gaijin bars, perfect for those in need of a warm barstool, a dartboard and reasonably priced drinks (from around ¥500). The crowd here is always international - a good mix of long-time expats and travellers.
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Asahi Sky Room
Spend the day at religious sites and end at the Asahi altar, on the 22nd floor of the golden-tinged Asahi Super Dry Building. Directly adjacent to the infamous Flamme d'Or sculpture (aka 'The Golden Turd') on the east bank of the Sumida River, the venue itself isn't noteworthy, but serves up Asahi brews and a spectacular view, especially at sunset.
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Kamiya Bar
Once popular with the Tokyo literati, this smoky old place hasn't changed much since it was founded in 1880. The 1st floor is a beer hall where you pay for drinks as you enter. Its best-known offering is the brandy-based cocktail denki-bran. The restaurants upstairs serve Japanese and Western food, but that's not the reason to come here.
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Agave
Rawhide chairs, cruzas de rosas (crosses decorated with roses) and tequila shots for the willing make Agave a good place for a long night in search of the sacred worm. Luckily, this gem in the jungle that is Roppongi is more about savouring the subtleties of its 400-plus varieties of tequila rather than tossing back shots of Cuervo.
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Doma Doma
This easy-to-find izakaya along Jingū-dōri serves a younger crowd than the salarymen boozing it up at its Shinjuku counterparts. Order a pitcher of nama biiru (draft beer) and a few Japanese dishes off the picture menu, but beware of the more fusion-style offerings that are less hit and more miss.
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Bon's
There's a sign reading 'American Bar' out front, but Bon's is about as American as anko (azuki bean paste). Look for this cosy dive on the Golden Gai's southeast corner, next to the police box. It's one of the few bars in the neighbourhood that will accommodate the odd nonregular patron.
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Aux Amis Des Vins
Even when it rains, the plastic tarp comes down and good wine is drunk alleyside. The enclosed upstairs seating area is warm and informal, and you can order snacks to go with your wine, or full prix-fixedinners. A solid selection of wine comes by the glass (around ¥800) or by the bottle.
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Den Aquaroom
Darting fish within the walls of immaculate blue aquariums make a visual counterpoint to the bop of jazz basslines. But even prettier than the dark décor is the chic clientele hanging out here for the evening. Chill with a fruity cocktail in this velvety lounge and enjoy the view.
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Geronimo
Geronimo is poised over Roppongi Crossing, making it a logical place to start out on a bar crawl through the neighbourhood. The place has a friendly vibe, and if you're feeling superfriendly you can bang on the drum that signals your intention to buy a round for everyone in the bar.
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Motown House 1 & 2
The crass may call it ‘ho town’, but on the pick-up front it’s no worse (or better?) than its neighbours, and since it expanded to two venues, it can actually be quite relaxed. Drinks start at ¥800. Funk, soul, R&B and hip-hop dominate here, of course.
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Mistral Blue
This lovable hole in the wall also known as Train Bar is about as unpretentious as it gets in Roppongi. The many foreign customers who have drained cheap beers here have left their mark – every surface, even the light bulbs, is covered with signatures.
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300 Bar
One of the few places in Ginza that can truthfully say they offer a bargain, the 300 Bar charges around ¥300 for everything - cocktails, snacks and all. There's no cover, and it's a fun place to stand around with a few drinks after some Ginza window-shopping.
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Baja
Roll up to this tiny white taco shack off Yamate-dōri and knock back beers for ¥500, tacos for ¥330 and tequila for ¥300. It’s operated by a friendly skateboarder, who’s happy to dispense tips on hip local hang-outs.
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Hanashibe
For Kyoto specialities and house-brewed sake, check out Hanashibe in the Mediage entertainment complex in Aqua City. You can try three types of sake in a tasting set (around ¥700), which you can match with izakaya-style small dishes.
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Propaganda
A shot bar calling itself Propaganda couldn’t possibly take itself too seriously, and it doesn’t. Happy hour (6pm to 9pm) specials cost around ¥500, and it’s sort of a pick-up scene if this is on your agenda.
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Bello Visto
This 40th-floor eyrie on the Cerulean Tower keeps the interior dim so that you can see the lights on the far horizon. The 95-seat capacity ensures the atmosphere is always intimate. Cocktails and wine start at ¥1270.
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Sunset Beach Brewing Company
After roaming around Odaiba, put your feet up here and enjoy the expansive views with an island-brewed beer. Though there are reasonably-priced lunch and dinner buffets, the house Italian food isn't worth a lick.
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Sky Bar Polestar
Perched 150m up in the Keiō Plaza Hotel, the crisp, elegant Sky Bar Polestar is built for gazing out over the city, with each seat facing the windows. Drinks start at ¥1050.
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Enjoy! House
This retro lounge is run by a free-spirited owner who will elevate your mood. The mix here runs from '80s pop to reggae, and the vibe is relaxed. Best of all, there's no cover charge. Enjoy!
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Mickey House
An excellent place for a beer and light conversation most nights of the week, Mickey House really picks up on Friday and Saturday nights during international parties of their own.
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