Chilling in Tokyo - Special features
LO : "last order"
view: Good view
open-air: Outdoor/ open-air seating
pet: Dogs allowed
decor: Notable decor
late : Open late
S: Open Sundays
Riedel: Wine served in Riedel glasses

Chilling in Tokyo
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This section introduces chill spots with special features - open-air or outdoor seating; good views, late-night hours, and pet-friendly policies.

Good views

At (Nishi-Shinjuku - Izakaya). 3342-1045
Very stylish, with a terrific view from the 49th floor of the Sumitomo Building, this modern izakaya serves an array of creative tapas, some (panko and Parmesan crusted chicken with a balsamic reduction) more successful than others (paella Valenciana flavored arancini). Budget around Y4000 - Y5000.
viewdecorSunNishi-Shinjuku 2-6-1, Shinjuku Sumitomo Bldg. 49F. Open 5-10:30pm (LO) daily.
New York Bar (Nishi-Shinjuku - Bar). 5323-3458
California wines, fabulous cocktails, and live music every night starting at 8pm. Y2000 cover charge after 8pm.
viewdecorSunNishi-Shinjuku 3-7-1-2, Park Hyatt Hotel 52F. Open 5pm-midnight daily.
Peak Lounge (Nishi-Shinjuku - Bar). 5322-1234
Enjoy chic cocktails in a bamboo grove high in the sky at the Park Hyatt's internationally famous bar and lounge. They also serve afternoon tea, desserts and light snacks. Cocktails start at around Y1600.
viewdecorSunNishi-Shinjuku 3-7-1-2, Park Hyatt Hotel 41F. Open 11am-10:30pm daily.
Office (Gaienmae - Bar). 5786-1052
For those who hate leaving work, this popular DJ bar is decorated like an office, with file cabinets, bookshelves, and copier machine. Different DJs nightly, a young crowd, a full food menu, and a good nighttime view down Aoyama-dori.
viewlateSunKita-Aoyama 2-7-18, Yamazaki Bldg. 5F. Open 5pm to 3am daily.
Legato (Shibuya - International). 5784-2121
This international restaurant includes a spacious and popular bar with a good wine list and an excellent nighttime view of Shibuya.
viewSunMaruyamacho 3-6, E Space Tower 15F. Open 11:30am-2, 5:30-10:30pm (LO) daily.
Lobby Bar, Ritz-Carlton (Roppongi - Bar). 3423-8000
Nestled in overstuffed chairs with pillows covered in candy-colored pastel silk, visitors can enjoy spectacular views while listening to live Bossa Nova from 2:30-midnight. Arrive on the early side if you want a window seat - they are usually taken by 6pm. An entertainment charge of Y2500 applies after 8pm. [See FULL REVIEW.]
viewSunAkasaka 9-7-1, Ritz-Carlton 45F. Open 2:30pm-midnight daily.
Oregon Bar & Grill (Shiodome - Steak house). 6215-8585
This traditional American steakhouse has a small bar up front serving Oregon wines by the glass. [See FULL REVIEW.]
viewSunHigashi-Shimbashi 1-5-2, Shiodome City Center 42F. Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.
TwentyEight (Shiodome - Bar). 6388-8000
Located in the lobby of the Conrad Hotel, TwentyEight is an oasis of muted monochromes with discrete edges. Dusk is arguably the best time to visit; calm settles over the space as the sunlight fades and votive candles flicker to life. The scene gets busier in the evenings, when the after-work crowd rolls in and the live band strikes up, but beware the Y1800 seating charge after 8pm. [See FULL REVIEW.]
viewdecorSunHigashi-Shimbashi 1-9-1, Conrad Tokyo Hotel 28F. Open 9am-midnight daily.
Peter: The Bar (Yurakucho - Bar). 6270-2763
Patrons lounge on pod-shaped seats beneath polished chrome trees, while ambient electronic music mingles with the soft glow of lavender neon from behind the black marble bar. Friendly service and the absence of a cover charge are a plus, making Peter: The Bar a fun place for a drink and a great view of the city. [See FULL REVIEW.]
viewdecorSunYurakucho 1-8-1, The Peninsula Tokyo 24F. Open 5pm-midnight daily.
Mandarin Bar (Nihonbashi - Bar). 3270-8188
Sumptuous is the word for the Mandarin Bar at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Nihonbashi. The interior by Ryu Kosaka, with richly tactile accents by textile designer Reiko Sudo, is chic and inviting, dominated by seductive earth tones. A live jazz band performs nightly for the relaxed and casual crowd, a mix of locals and visitors. No cover charge. [See FULL REVIEW.]
viewdecorSunNihonbashi Muromachi 2-1-1, Mandarin Oriental Tokyo 37F. Open 11:30am-midnight daily.
!Canal Cafe (Iidabashi - Italian). 3260-8068
In addition to the main restaurant, Canal Cafe runs a separate outdoor self-service cafe next to the boat docks, serving coffee, cakes and some drinks.
viewopen-airpetsSunKagurazaka 1-9. Open 11am-10:30pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
Artist's Bar (Suidobashi - Bar). 5805-2243
Perched high above Tokyo Dome, the Artist's Bar offers great views of the Imperial Palace and northern Tokyo from the bar area. Drinks start at Y700, and there's live music every night (quiet jazz, acoustic bossa) at the adjacent Artist's Cafe.
viewdecorSunKoraku 1-3-61, Tokyo Dome Hotel 43F. Open 11:30am-10pm (LO) daily.

Outdoor and open-air seating

Ben's Cafe (Takadanobaba - Cafe). 3202-2445
A friendly, comfortable cafe with great coffee, excellent baked goods from Kyle's in Nakano, and bagels with lox. They also have plenty of special events during the week, including live music and go lessons. The art on the walls changes every two weeks.
open-airSunTakadanobaba 1-29-21. Open 11am-11pm daily.
Garlic Chips (Takadanobaba - Bar). 3232-1490
Late-night cocktails, jazz, light meals, and garlic chips in a relaxed neighborhood bar. Some outdoor seating.
open-airlateTakadanobaba 1-31-8. (to get there turn right from Takadanobaba station, turn right again and go up the hill past Big Box, keep walking for 5 minutes, then turn right again just before Suwa-dori - it'll be on the left) Open 5pm-3am. Closed Sundays.
Cotton Club (Takadanobaba - Bar). 3207-3369
Late-night cocktails and snacks, with jazz in the background. Terrace seating is available on the first and second-floor cafe areas.
open-airlateSunTakadanobaba 1-17-14. Open 6pm-5am daily.
!Park Hyatt Delicatessen (Nishi-Shinjuku - Sandwiches/deli). 5323-3635
Perhaps the best deli counter in town, with a huge selection of cold cuts, pates and salads. Lunches are priced from around Y1000, and breakfast is served on weekdays from 8 to 10:30am. From 6-7pm weekdays they have an open wine bar (Y2500 including snacks). The outdoor terrace seating is pleasant in warmer months. [See FULL REVIEW.]
open-airno smokingSunNishi-Shinjuku 3-7-15, Shinjuku Park Tower 1F. Open 8am-8pm (weekends from 11am) daily.
Farmer's Cafe (Harajuku - Cafe). 5766-5875
A tiny cafe with pleasant outdoor seating beneath the Farmer's Table shop in Harajuku. Lunch sets are available for Y1000, and dogs are welcome on the patio.
open-airpetsSunJingumae 5-11-1. Open 11am-8pm daily.
Bakery Cafe 632 (Harajuku - Cafe). 3498-0632
A quiet spot hidden on a back street just a few steps from central Harajuku. There's a spacious cafe up front with fresh-baked pastries, a nice outdoor courtyard where dogs are allowed, and a full bar up on the balcony level. In back is a sprawling dining room where you can even get breakfast (8-11am).
open-airpetsSunJingumae 6-32-10. (in the street behind Condomania) Open 8am-midnight daily.
A Piece of Cake (Omotesando - Cafe). 5466-0686
A relaxing, quiet space inside a museum devoted to the whimsical works of sculptor Taro Okamoto.
open-airSunRiedel glassesMinami-Aoyama 6-1-19. Open 11am-7pm. Closed Tuesdays.
Cocongo (Jingumae 2-chome - Cafe). 3475-8980
The decor of this cute little cafe is a mix of early-sixties batchelor-pad modern with African and Asian knick-knacks, while the soundtrack covers the range of Afro-pop and world music. There are plenty of cozy seating areas, including a couple of chairs perched in the tiny back garden. The menu features flavored teas, original cocktails, Singaporean chicken rice and Thai curries.
open-airpetsdecorSunJingumae 2-31-9. Open 11am-8pm daily.
Les Deux Magots (Shibuya - Cafe). 3477-9124
French-style cafe beverages and pastries. The courtyard seating is unusual in that you're in the basement of the Bunkamura complex, but still out under the open sky. (Indoor seating also available.)
open-airpetsSunDogenzaka 2-24-1, Bunkamura B1F. Open 11am-10:30pm daily.
Cantik (Shibuya - Cafe). 5728-6228
Tiki-torch lights, wooden patio furniture, and covered terrace seating conduce to a beach-bungalow atmosphere at this dog-friendly cafe.
open-airpetsSunSakuragaokacho 4-17. Open noon-midnight daily.
Aotea Rangi (Ebisu - New Zealand). 3447-1496
Tucked into a quiet Ebisu back street, Aotea Rangi is one of the few places in town where you can experience the charms of genuine New Zealand cuisine. At first glance the small restaurant looks like an Italian trattoria with terrace seating, but once you're inside the atmosphere seem more like a casual cafe-bar. The lighting is soft and the mood is relaxed. Service is attentive, and the staff is more than ready to help you with the extensive New Zealand wine list. [See FULL REVIEW.]
open-airSunEbisu 1-21-18. Open 6-10:30pm (LO). Closed Tuesdays.
Le Lion (Ebisu - Wine bar). 3445-8131
With its red leather upholstered seats and wood and brass fixtures, Le Lion offers a little slice of Lyon on the backstreets of Ebisu. Welcoming staff, covered terrace seating, and excellently prepared brasserie - or, rather, bouchon - fare make this cafe/wine bar a lovely place for a casual meal or late-afternoon tipple. [See FULL REVIEW.]
open-airSunEbisu 1-21-16. Open noon-11:15pm (LO; -5:15pm Sun ). Open every day.
De'Longhi's Tokyo (Daikanyama - Italian). 5428-4631
Upstairs from the main restaurant is a bruscetta bar with terrace and indoor seating. [See FULL REVIEW.]
open-airdecorSunSarugakucho 24-7, Daikanyama Plaza 1F/2F. Open 11:30am-2, 6-10:30pm (LO). Closed Tuesdays.
Sign (Daikanyama - Cafe). 3780-9570
This relaxed cafe-bar is a perfect meeting spot, right in front of Daikanyama station.
open-airSunDaikanyamacho 19-14. Open 11am-11pm daily.
Michelangelo (Daikanyama - Cafe). 3770-9517
This big, European-style cafe opens onto the street for enhanced people-watching, with lots of outdoor seating when the weather permits. The casual food menu includes pastas, sandwiches and desserts. Drinks include Italian wines, grappa and liqueurs. Set lunch from Y1600.
open-airpetsSunSarugakucho 29-3. Open 11am-midnight daily.
Blue Point (Shiroganedai - Cafe). 3440-3928
The restaurant in back is pretentious and overpriced, but the outdoor cafe is a pleasant place to sit during warm weather.
open-airlateSunShiroganedai 4-19-19. Open 11:30-3am daily.
Doichan Chaya (Osaki - Cafe). 5496-3520
A casual "tea house" serving Chinese teas, herb teas, and several varieties of iced tea along with light snacks. Tea time runs from 2-5pm, but if you're hungry you can take advantage of Doichan's late lunch menu (11am-5pm), featuring curries, donburis and sandwiches for under Y1000. In the evenings you'll find grilled meats and creative Japanese and Western dishes, plus beer, wine, sake and cocktails; budget around Y3000. Pets are welcome on the outdoor terrace.
open-airpetsSunOsaki 2-1-1, Thinkpark 1F. Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.
!Aux Bacchanales (Tameike - Cafe). 3582-2225
A cheerful cafe with a nice lunch menu (under Y1,000) and a take-away bakery department.
open-airpetsSunAkasaka 1-12-32, Ark Mori Bldg. 2F. Open 10am-10pm (LO) daily.
Bar Del Sole Due (Ginza - Cafe). 5159-2020
This picturesque little Italian-style cafe-bar is worth noting for their late-night hours (till 2am Monday-Saturday); stop by for coffee, a glass of wine or a light Italian snack.
open-airSunGinza 2-4-6, Ginza Velvia-kan 1F. Open 11am-11pm (LO) daily.
!Antwerp Central (Marunouchi - Belgian rest/beer bar). 5288-7370
AC's atmosphere and decor are very European in feel, and the large food menu includes surprisingly authentic Belgian specialties like "stoemp" - a hearty platter of mashed potatoes and root vegetables. The bar serves more than 30 Belgian beers, including Leffe Blond and three others on tap. Ample terrace seating is available. Bar open until 4am weeknights, midnight weekends. [See FULL REVIEW.]
open-airlateSunMarunouchi 2-7-3, Tokyo Bldg Tokia B1F. Open 11am-3am (LO), to 11pm Sat, Sun. Open every day.
Paul (Yotsuya - Cafe). 5368-8823
Good pastries and plenty of outdoor seating.
open-airSunYotsuya 1-5-25, Atre Yotsuya 2F. Open 7:30am-9:30pm (LO) daily.
Aux Bacchanales (Kioicho - French). 5276-3422
A bright and airy branch of this French-cafe landmark, located directly in front of the New Otani Hotel. There's a take-out bakery at the entrance, a big cafe area, a smaller dining room for proper French meals, and plenty of outdoor seating, heated in winter. The cafe serves light snacks like quiche, omelettes, salade nicoise and steak frites.
open-airpetsSunRiedel glassesKioicho 4-1, Shin-Kioicho Bldg. 1F. Open 10am-11pm daily.
!Canal Cafe (Iidabashi - Italian). 3260-8068
In addition to the main restaurant, Canal Cafe runs a separate outdoor self-service cafe next to the boat docks, serving coffee, cakes and some drinks.
viewopen-airpetsSunKagurazaka 1-9. Open 11am-10:30pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
Buri (Ueno - Bar). 5826-5807
You'll find regional sake from small brewers around the country, served in convenient one-cup sizes at this popular stand-bar. Tasty snacks are in the Y400-600 range, including yakitori, homemade satsuma-age (fishcakes), and soy-milk gratin. Some outdoor seating. Open to 4:30am Fridays and Saturdays.
open-airSunUeno 7-1-1, Atre 1F. Open 11am-11pm (4:30am Fri, Sat) daily.
Vinuls (Ueno - Spanish). 5826-5753
Spanish food and reasonably priced French and Spanish wines, with convenient late-night hours.
open-airlateSunUeno 7-1-1, Atre 1F. Open 11am-4:30am daily.
Belg Aube (Toyosu - Belgian rest/beer bar). 6910-1275
An indoor/outdoor cafe with a nice choice of Belgian beers and enticing food like Iberico ham, duck confit, and of course mussels. In the afternoons they serve chocolate fondue and waffles.
open-airSunToyosu 2-4-9, LaLaport Toyosu 1F. Open 11am-11pm daily.
!T.Y. Harbor Brewery (Tennozu Isle - Brewpub). 5479-4555
Exciting, well-centered modern American cuisine - drawing on European and middle Eastern and Asian influences - from this bayside brewpub. The wine list is fantastic, with good values at every price level. [See FULL REVIEW.]
open-airdecorSunHigashi-Shinagawa 2-1-3, Bond Street. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-10pm (LO) daily.
Cafe Plants (Kichijoji - Cafe). 0422-23-7177
Up on the rooftop and surrounded by greenery, this is a pleasant hideaway to stop for a coffee and snack break or an early-evening drink.
open-airSunKichijoji Honcho 2-3-1, Tokyu Dept. Store 10F. Open 10am-7:30pm (LO) daily.
Globe (Ikejiri-Ohashi - Cafe). 5430-3550
A big, sprawling antique shop with a charming little cafe and dessert corner; the best seats seem to be out front, looking out onto the street.
open-airdecorSunIkejiri 2-7-8. (on Mishuku-dori, just south of Route 246) Open 11am-8pm daily.
Snobbish Babies (Naka-Meguro - Cafe). 3461-7601
Take your doggy for a leisurely meal at Snobbish Babies, a high-end canine clothing store and cafe along the Meguro River. Choose crepes, beef stew, or the daily lunch plate for yourself, and pick something off the Dog Menu for your four-legged friend. Lunch until 5pm.
open-airpetsSunAobadai 2-16-8. Open 11am-9pm (LO) daily.

Pet-friendly

Farmer's Cafe (Harajuku - Cafe). 5766-5875
A tiny cafe with pleasant outdoor seating beneath the Farmer's Table shop in Harajuku. Lunch sets are available for Y1000, and dogs are welcome on the patio.
open-airpetsSunJingumae 5-11-1. Open 11am-8pm daily.
Bakery Cafe 632 (Harajuku - Cafe). 3498-0632
A quiet spot hidden on a back street just a few steps from central Harajuku. There's a spacious cafe up front with fresh-baked pastries, a nice outdoor courtyard where dogs are allowed, and a full bar up on the balcony level. In back is a sprawling dining room where you can even get breakfast (8-11am).
open-airpetsSunJingumae 6-32-10. (in the street behind Condomania) Open 8am-midnight daily.
Sign (Gaienmae - Cafe). 5474-5040
A convenient Gaienmae meeting spot, with music listening booths as well as a coffee and food menu.
petsSunKita-Aoyama 2-7-18, Yamazaki Bldg. 1F. Open 8:30am-midnight daily.
Rieta Nero (Gaienmae - Cafe). 3401-6621
A comfortable, spacious cafe with design books on the shelves and a dog-accessories boutique. The cafe menu includes pizzas, pastas, and grilled meats and seafood, or you can just stop in for a cocktail or a beer.
petsSunKita-Aoyama 2-9-15. Open 11am-midnight daily.
Cocongo (Jingumae 2-chome - Cafe). 3475-8980
The decor of this cute little cafe is a mix of early-sixties batchelor-pad modern with African and Asian knick-knacks, while the soundtrack covers the range of Afro-pop and world music. There are plenty of cozy seating areas, including a couple of chairs perched in the tiny back garden. The menu features flavored teas, original cocktails, Singaporean chicken rice and Thai curries.
open-airpetsdecorSunJingumae 2-31-9. Open 11am-8pm daily.
Les Deux Magots (Shibuya - Cafe). 3477-9124
French-style cafe beverages and pastries. The courtyard seating is unusual in that you're in the basement of the Bunkamura complex, but still out under the open sky. (Indoor seating also available.)
open-airpetsSunDogenzaka 2-24-1, Bunkamura B1F. Open 11am-10:30pm daily.
Cantik (Shibuya - Cafe). 5728-6228
Tiki-torch lights, wooden patio furniture, and covered terrace seating conduce to a beach-bungalow atmosphere at this dog-friendly cafe.
open-airpetsSunSakuragaokacho 4-17. Open noon-midnight daily.
Respekt (Shibuya - Cafe). 6418-8144
Cheap prices, stylish decor, good music and a bustling atmosphere have drawn crowds of hip young patrons to this sprawling cafe space in a trendy corner of Shibuya. The kitchen offers entertaining variations on standard cafe fare - Vietnamese sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, rice bowls, and salads - along with some decent California wines by the bottle and a big cocktail list.
petslateSunShibuya 1-11-1, 2F. Open 11:30am-2am daily.
Dexee Diner (Ebisu - Cafe). 5464-3721
A second branch of the popular cafe, with late-night hours, good food, and good prices. (Formerly called Lenox Saloon.)
petslatedecorSunHiroo 1-1-39, Ebisu Prime Square Tower. Open 11am-2am daily.
Holy (Daikanyama - Cafe). 5456-3363
petslateSunEbisu-Nishi 2-19-8. Open 11am-2am daily.
!Frames (Daikanyama - Cafe). 5784-3384
A very spacious, relaxing place to while away some time. Wine and other drinks are relatively inexpensive, and there are plenty of light dishes to nibble on. Pets are allowed, and dog biscuits and water bowls are available. [See FULL REVIEW.]
petslatedecorSunSarugakucho 2-11. Open 11:30am-3am (LO) daily.
Michelangelo (Daikanyama - Cafe). 3770-9517
This big, European-style cafe opens onto the street for enhanced people-watching, with lots of outdoor seating when the weather permits. The casual food menu includes pastas, sandwiches and desserts. Drinks include Italian wines, grappa and liqueurs. Set lunch from Y1600.
open-airpetsSunSarugakucho 29-3. Open 11am-midnight daily.
Doichan Chaya (Osaki - Cafe). 5496-3520
A casual "tea house" serving Chinese teas, herb teas, and several varieties of iced tea along with light snacks. Tea time runs from 2-5pm, but if you're hungry you can take advantage of Doichan's late lunch menu (11am-5pm), featuring curries, donburis and sandwiches for under Y1000. In the evenings you'll find grilled meats and creative Japanese and Western dishes, plus beer, wine, sake and cocktails; budget around Y3000. Pets are welcome on the outdoor terrace.
open-airpetsSunOsaki 2-1-1, Thinkpark 1F. Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.
!Aux Bacchanales (Tameike - Cafe). 3582-2225
A cheerful cafe with a nice lunch menu (under Y1,000) and a take-away bakery department.
open-airpetsSunAkasaka 1-12-32, Ark Mori Bldg. 2F. Open 10am-10pm (LO) daily.
Aux Bacchanales (Kioicho - French). 5276-3422
A bright and airy branch of this French-cafe landmark, located directly in front of the New Otani Hotel. There's a take-out bakery at the entrance, a big cafe area, a smaller dining room for proper French meals, and plenty of outdoor seating, heated in winter. The cafe serves light snacks like quiche, omelettes, salade nicoise and steak frites.
open-airpetsSunRiedel glassesKioicho 4-1, Shin-Kioicho Bldg. 1F. Open 10am-11pm daily.
!Canal Cafe (Iidabashi - Italian). 3260-8068
In addition to the main restaurant, Canal Cafe runs a separate outdoor self-service cafe next to the boat docks, serving coffee, cakes and some drinks.
viewopen-airpetsSunKagurazaka 1-9. Open 11am-10:30pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
Les Deux Bleue (Toyosu - Cafe). 3536-8326
Bring your canine companion and choose from a large doggy menu, including cheese pizza, chicken-breast jerky, tofu burgers and cake. For after-dinner exercise there's a big, fenced-in dog run right outside the cafe.
petsSunToyosu 2-4-9, LaLaport Toyosu 1F. Open 11am-11pm daily.
Snobbish Babies (Naka-Meguro - Cafe). 3461-7601
Take your doggy for a leisurely meal at Snobbish Babies, a high-end canine clothing store and cafe along the Meguro River. Choose crepes, beef stew, or the daily lunch plate for yourself, and pick something off the Dog Menu for your four-legged friend. Lunch until 5pm.
open-airpetsSunAobadai 2-16-8. Open 11am-9pm (LO) daily.
Daizawa Table (Setagaya-ku - Cafe). 4400-3343
petsSunDaizawa 4-34-16. Open 10am-midnight daily.
Note that pet policies vary, and areas where pets are allowed may be limited. Please call ahead for specific information.

Late-night

Garlic Chips (Takadanobaba - Bar). 3232-1490
Late-night cocktails, jazz, light meals, and garlic chips in a relaxed neighborhood bar. Some outdoor seating.
open-airlateTakadanobaba 1-31-8. (to get there turn right from Takadanobaba station, turn right again and go up the hill past Big Box, keep walking for 5 minutes, then turn right again just before Suwa-dori - it'll be on the left) Open 5pm-3am. Closed Sundays.
Cotton Club (Takadanobaba - Bar). 3207-3369
Late-night cocktails and snacks, with jazz in the background. Terrace seating is available on the first and second-floor cafe areas.
open-airlateSunTakadanobaba 1-17-14. Open 6pm-5am daily.
Marugo (Shinjuku - Wine bar). 3350-4605
Choose from about fifteen wines by the glass or bottle, or pick a Latour or Mouton from the back and put it on your expense account. France is amply represented, with biodynamic wines comprising nearly half of the choices on the frequently changing list. [See FULL REVIEW.]
lateSunShinjuku 3-7-5. Open 5pm-2am daily.
Hazelburn (Shinjuku Kabukicho - Bar). 5285-1470
Hazelburn offers an impressive line-up of Scottish whiskies, along with English draft ales and well-prepared Scottish and English pub food. [See FULL REVIEW.]
lateSunKabukicho 1-6-6, Hashimoto Bldg B1F. Open 6pm-3am (5am Fri, Sat) daily.
ZuZu (Shinjuku Kabukicho - Bar). 5292-3703
The smart drink list offers eleven choices of popular umeshu like Saika and Kakutama, plus a few liqueurs based on anzu (apricot), yuzu and even decopon (the orange-tangerine hybrid). Lots of shochu, a short but sweet selection of nihon-shu, and oodles of cocktails give you more reasons to sit and linger, while dainty servings of chazuke - twelve kinds, as a matter of fact - and other small dishes provide delicious distractions from the hectic world outside. Budget around Y3000 for drinks and a light meal. No English spoken.
lateSunKabukicho 1-21-2, Itoh Bldg 3/4F. Open 6pm-3am (LO) daily.
Marble Lounge (Nishi-Shinjuku - International). 3344-5111
Open 24 hours a day, the Hilton's Marble Lounge offers various special buffets throughout the day, including a dessert buffet with fountains of chocolate in the afternoon, and a chocolate and cheese buffet Thursday through Saturday evenings.
lateno smokingSunNishi-Shinjuku 6-6-2, Hilton Hotel. Open 24 hours a day.
Fungo Dining (Nishi-Shinjuku - Italian). 5339-7123
This simple but stylish Italian cafe-restaurant turns into a relaxed late-night neighborhood bar after 11pm (Tuesday through Saturday nights), with reasonably priced wines and cocktails.
lateSunNishi-Shinjuku 6-16-7. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5pm-4:30am (LO) daily.
Reissue (Harajuku - Cafe). 5785-3144
Plain and simple is the motto of this unpretentious Harajuku cafe. Drinks start at Y500, and kushiage is available from Y80-250 per skewer. At lunchtime they serve Japanese teishoku sets.
lateSunJingumae 3-25-7. Open noon-2am. Closed 3rd Tuesday.
Tokyo Apartment Cafe (Harajuku - Cafe). 3401-4101
Designed to resemble a stylish Tokyo dwelling (complete with bedroom, living room, and dining room), this popular Harajuku cafe offers shoppers a comfortable place to sit and watch the world go by. Lunch sets from Y840 on weekdays and Y945 on weekends.
lateSunJingumae 1-11-11. Open 11am-3am (LO) daily.
Den (Harajuku - Bar). 5775-3785
Single-malt whiskeys are the specialty at this quiet little hideaway bar in the heart of Harajuku. The interior is fashioned after a modern Kyoto townhouse, with discreet private rooms and a traditional bar-like atmosphere. If you're hungry, the food menu includes sashimi, Okinawan grilled pork and various regional dishes from Kyoto. Y500 cover charge.
lateSunJingumae 4-30-4, t's Harajuku B1F. Open 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-2am (4am Friday) daily.
Den Aquaroom Aoyama (Omotesando - Bar). 5778-2090
This elegant, very relaxed bar features gigantic fishtanks filled with exotic tropical fish from Okinawa and environs. The menu includes tasty original cocktails and light food items. There's a Y700 per person table charge.
latedecorSunMinami-Aoyama 5-13-3. Open 6pm-2am daily.
Office (Gaienmae - Bar). 5786-1052
For those who hate leaving work, this popular DJ bar is decorated like an office, with file cabinets, bookshelves, and copier machine. Different DJs nightly, a young crowd, a full food menu, and a good nighttime view down Aoyama-dori.
viewlateSunKita-Aoyama 2-7-18, Yamazaki Bldg. 5F. Open 5pm to 3am daily.
Frames (Shibuya - Cafe). 6415-6822
They bill themselves as an oasis of quiet in the midst of Shibuya's shopping neighborhood, with pretty good food and late-night hours. [Go to branch review]
lateSunUdagawacho 13-16, Kokusai Bldg. 2F. Open 11am-4:30am daily.
Astral Lamp (Shibuya - Cafe). 5458-5055
This cozy Shibuya hangout has a homey feel - literally. The cafe's six sections are all decorated to look like the rooms of a house. Make yourself comfortable in the bedroom, kitchen, or children's room and have a drink or a bite to eat.
lateSunUdagawacho 11-6, 8/9F. Open 5pm-3am. Closed Mondays.
!Buchi (Shibuya - Izakaya). 5728-2085
This is the original gourmet stand bar that started the trend - they serve premium sake in attractive one-cup containers along with a huge menu of well-prepared food, all at reasonable prices. There's a sit-down restaurant down in the basement if you start to get wobbly. [Go to branch review]
lateSunShinsen 9-7. Open 5pm-3am daily.
Madrid (Shibuya - Spanish). 5459-5507
A two-story late-night Spanish bar and restaurant, with your choice of bar snacks and wines or a complete Spanish meal. The upstairs restaurant has a nice selection of charcoal-grilled meats. They even do breakfast!
lateSunDogenzaka 1-11-3. (behind Tokyu Plaza) Open 8am-4am daily.
Blen Blen Blen (Shibuya - Brazilian). 3461-6533
If you're thirsty for a cachaca cocktail in the wee hours of the night, follow the circle-stamped road past Mark City to Blen Blen Blen. This bone fide Brazilian bar, tucked into a faded white seventies-style building in Dogenzaka 1-chome, seats a maximum of thirty and stays open til 4am. [See FULL REVIEW.]
lateSunDogenzaka 1-17-12, Nono Bldg 2F. Open 8pm-4am. Closed Mondays, some Sunday.
Plate of Pie.POP (Shibuya - Bar). 5459-4100
This bar, attached to the design-conscious Shibuya Grandbell Hotel, serves up reasonable food and drink 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Cocktails, draft beer, and wines by the glass start at Y500, with two or three daily drink specials. The "World Beer" list features eleven bottles from various countries - including the non-alcoholic Nova Schin from Brazil. [See FULL REVIEW.]
latedecorSunSakuragaokacho 15-17, Shibuya Grandbell Hotel 1-2F. Open 24 hours a day.
!Bongout Noh (Shibuya - French). 5464-0858
The Buri group run a couple of popular standup sake bars (Buchi in Shibuya, Buri in Ebisu), and now they've opened a standup French bistrot, with similarly inexpensive food and 100 different wines. If you get tired of standing there's also a sit-down restaurant in back; snacks up front average around Y700, with main courses in the restaurant averaging Y1500. [See FULL REVIEW.]
lateSunShibuya 1-10-12, Miyagi Bldg 2F. Open 5pm-3am daily.
Respekt (Shibuya - Cafe). 6418-8144
Cheap prices, stylish decor, good music and a bustling atmosphere have drawn crowds of hip young patrons to this sprawling cafe space in a trendy corner of Shibuya. The kitchen offers entertaining variations on standard cafe fare - Vietnamese sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, rice bowls, and salads - along with some decent California wines by the bottle and a big cocktail list.
petslateSunShibuya 1-11-1, 2F. Open 11:30am-2am daily.
Belgo (Shibuya - Belgian rest/beer bar). 3409-4442
A comfortably cozy little hideaway bar with multi-level seating nooks. Pick your own bottle from the big selection of Belgian and German brews in the refrigerator case. The food menu is limited to light snacks.
lateShibuya 3-18-7, Shibuya Ichigokan Bldg. B1F. Open 5:30pm-2am. Closed some Sundays.
Coci (Ebisu - Cafe). 3442-5151
This stylish two-story cafe-bar looks like a ski chalet that's been sliced along the diagonal, with big windows looking out over the picturesque (at least at night) Shibuya River. Stop in for a late-night drink (there's plenty of reasonably priced wine by the glass or bottle) or a full meal. No cover charge. [See FULL REVIEW.]
lateSunHigashi 3-16-10. Open 11:30am-3, 6pm-2am (4am Fri, 11pm Sun) daily.
Dexee Diner (Ebisu - Cafe). 5464-3721
A second branch of the popular cafe, with late-night hours, good food, and good prices. (Formerly called Lenox Saloon.)
petslatedecorSunHiroo 1-1-39, Ebisu Prime Square Tower. Open 11am-2am daily.
Zetton (Ebisu - Japanese). 5774-1917
A place worth cultivating in late-night Ebisu - the staff is friendly, the hours are accommodating, the music and decor are hip, and the food can be entertaining, although it's more of a drinking spot than a full-fledged restaurant. Food includes Korean items, a big miso section, and various izakaya permutations. [See FULL REVIEW.]
latedecorSunHiroo 1-33, SPC Japan Bldg. 1F. Open 6pm-3am daily.
Rue Favart (Ebisu - Cafe). 5421-0688
A very French-style multi-story cafe with a relaxed atmosphere; they serve light food items and desserts as well as coffee and drinks.
lateSunEbisu 3-28-12. Open 10am-2am daily.
Cafe Heavens (Ebisu - Cafe). 5428-3399
Cafe Heavens serves up solid bistro fare at friendly prices all day (lunch 11-4, dinner til 11) in a fun and lively atmosphere. The drinks list includes a good selection of organic wines. Large, colorful paintings adorn the walls, and the space has an airy, northern California feel.
lateSunEbisu-Nishi 1-16-15. Open 11am-4am daily.
Bar Guapos (Ebisu - Wine bar). 5728-4741
It's easy to appreciate the beauty of Bar Guapos, where Y1500 is enough for a glass of tinto or blanco and one or two tasty tapas. There are about fifteen Spanish wines on the drink list, plus a number of Sherries. [See FULL REVIEW.]
lateSunEbisu-Nishi 1-3-8. Open 5pm-3:30am (LO; 5-11:30pm Sun, Mon). Open every day.
Tapachos (Ebisu - Spanish). 6415-7227
This stylish little late-night stand-up bar serves a nice variety of hot and cold Spanish tapas and pinchos (small snacks on bread), along with Spanish wines. Most food items are Y250-500, with wines from Y400/glass.
lateSunEbisu-Nishi 1-13-5. (near Ebisu Jinja) Open 5pm-5am (midnight Sundays). Open every day.
Buri (Ebisu - Bar). 3496-7744
This stand-up bar specializes in one-cup sake from around the country; the selection perhaps isn't as exciting as a regular sake bar, but the food menu is good.
lateSunEbisu-Nishi 1-14-1. Open 5pm-3am daily.
Holy (Daikanyama - Cafe). 5456-3363
petslateSunEbisu-Nishi 2-19-8. Open 11am-2am daily.
!Frames (Daikanyama - Cafe). 5784-3384
A very spacious, relaxing place to while away some time. Wine and other drinks are relatively inexpensive, and there are plenty of light dishes to nibble on. Pets are allowed, and dog biscuits and water bowls are available. [See FULL REVIEW.]
petslatedecorSunSarugakucho 2-11. Open 11:30am-3am (LO) daily.
Implicito (Nishi-Azabu - Wine bar). 5774-4433
A small, casual Italian wine bar that serves around twenty wines by the glass, in all price ranges, along with light snacks. [See FULL REVIEW.]
lateSunHigashi 4-6-3. Open 5pm-3am daily.
Helmsdale (Nishi-Azabu - Bar). 3486-4220
300 single-malt whiskies, a couple of interesting Scottish ales (Dark Island and Black Cuillin, from Orkney and Skye respectively), and an interesting food menu, including haggis, Welsh rarebit and kipper herring. Open shockingly late.
lateSunMinami-Aoyama 7-13-12. Open 6pm-8am daily.
Old Vine (Nishi-Azabu - Teppanyaki). 5771-2439
Attached to this upscale teppanyaki restaurant is a separate wine bar space called Old Vine Cellar Door, with several Australian and New Zealand wines by the glass (and around 2000 bottles in the cellar) along with light snacks; budget around Y3500 at the bar.
lateSunNishi-Azabu 1-10-6. Open 11:30am-2:30, 6pm-4am daily.
!!Cicada (Nishi-Azabu - Mediterranean). 5447-5522
Mediterranean-inspired foods and drink from Spain, Italy, Greece and Morocco, from TY Harbor chef David Chiddo. Enjoy one of Tokyo's friendliest wine lists; the bar is open late. [See FULL REVIEW.]
latedecorSunRiedel glassesMinami-Azabu 5-2-40. Open noon-3, 6pm-2am (LO) daily.
Le Garcon de la Vigne (Hiroo - French). 3445-6626
Hearty, authentic French country-style cooking. There's a small wine bar at the entrance where you can stop for a glass or two along with snacks like raw oysters and venison carpaccio. [See FULL REVIEW.]
lateHiroo 5-17-11. Open noon-2, 6pm-2am. Closed Sundays.
Ichido (Hiroo - Bar). 5449-1414
This small but stylish late-night bar serves miso soup variations from around Japan to accompany your drinks (from Y580). Drinks range from sake to Scotch whisky (25 varieties) and tequila. Budget around Y4500.
lateSunMinami-Azabu 4-13-8. Open 6pm-4am (LO) daily.
Bon Sweets & Smile (Hiroo - Cafe). 3447-1063
lateSunEbisu 2-24-9. Open noon-2am daily.
Tenement (Shiroganedai - Cafe). 3440-6771
lateEbisu 2-39-4. Open 6pm-3am. Closed Sundays.
Blue Point (Shiroganedai - Cafe). 3440-3928
The restaurant in back is pretentious and overpriced, but the outdoor cafe is a pleasant place to sit during warm weather.
open-airlateSunShiroganedai 4-19-19. Open 11:30-3am daily.
Neko no Maho (Gotanda - Cat Cafe). 3868-2504
If you happen to miss the last train in Gotanda, Neko no Maho can provide an alternative to the manga cafes: this cat cafe stays open until 5:30am. In the afternoon, it's Y250 per fifteen minutes, or Y900 per hour. Food and drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic (Y500-), are available in the dining section downstairs.
lateSunNishi-Gotanda 8-4-15, Tokyo Morris Bldg #2, 7/8F. (next to Osaki-Hirokoji station, or 4 min. from Gotanda Sta.) Open 11:30am-5:30am. Closed Wed, 3rd Thurs.