🍸 Cocktail & whisky bars in Shimokitazawa
9 well-rated cocktail bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Shimokitazawa, 9 of them open past midnight. Regular hours from Google; refreshed daily on demand. Confirm special hours before visiting.
Japanese cocktail bars are quiet, precise places: one bartender, a dozen seats, hand-cut ice and a menu you may not be handed at all. In Shimokitazawa the best ones are usually a few floors up in an unmarked building or down a side street — the list below gives you the door to look for.
Budget ¥1,200–¥2,000 per cocktail plus a seat charge of ¥500–¥1,000. Ordering is easy even without the language: name a spirit and a mood ("gin, something refreshing") and the bartender will build it.
Local specialty: Craft Beer. Shimokitazawa has a thriving craft beer scene with several small taprooms and bottle shops, reflecting the neighborhood's indie spirit. Crane Hop, Guzman y Gomez, and several unnamed bars in the backstreets near the south exit.
Cocktail & whisky bars near central Shimokitazawa
Sorted by rating. Distances are from Shimokitazawa's centre. Hours come from Google and can change — the "open past midnight" mark means the place closes between 00:00 and 06:00 on at least one day.
- Open past midnight★ 4.8 (78)592m · 7 min walk walkSetagaya City, Daita, 5-chōme−10−7 nakahara-sou B1
- Open past midnight★ 4.1 (88)259m · 3 min walk walkSetagaya City, Kitazawa, 2-chōme−34−11 リアンビル 2F
- Open past midnight3.barnitas★ 4.8 (43)306m · 4 min walk walkSetagaya City, Kitazawa, 2-chōme−33−11 SY-1 2F
- Open past midnight★ 4.7 (43)303m · 4 min walk walkSetagaya City, Kitazawa, 3-chōme−26−1 １０２
- Open past midnight★ 4.5 (35)257m · 3 min walk walkSetagaya City, Kitazawa, 2-chōme−9−23 第2鈴木ビル 2F
- Open past midnight★ 4.6 (31)537m · 7 min walk walk5-chōme-8-11 Daizawa, Setagaya City
- Open past midnight★ 4.5 (24)161m · 2 min walk walkSetagaya City, Kitazawa, 2-chōme−18−5 Neビル2F
- Open past midnight★ 4.4 (19)245m · 3 min walk walkSetagaya City, Kitazawa, 2-chōme−32−7 青柳ビル 2F
- Open past midnight★ 4.7 (6)289m · 4 min walk walkSetagaya City, Kitazawa, 2-chōme−1−8 サンクビル 2F
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Plan your night in Shimokitazawa
First night in Shimokitazawa? Go with a local guide
A guided bar-hopping or food tour gets you into the tiny places that are hard to walk into alone — and you learn how ordering works before you go solo the next night.
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The last train leaves around midnight. A hotel near Shimokitazawa's bars means you can stay out as late as you like and walk home.
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Cocktail & whisky bars in Shimokitazawa: common questions
How much does a cocktail cost in Shimokitazawa?
At a proper cocktail bar in Shimokitazawa expect ¥1,200–¥2,000 per drink, plus a seat charge of ¥500–¥1,000 per person. Highballs and house cocktails at izakaya are far cheaper (¥400–¥700) but made with much less care.
Can I just walk into a cocktail bar in Shimokitazawa?
Usually yes, for one or two people. Groups of four or more should call ahead or split up — most serious cocktail bars have fewer than fifteen seats and won't seat a large party at once. Weekday early evenings are the easiest time to get in.
What should I order at a Japanese whisky bar?
Ask for a Japanese whisky highball (whisky and soda) to start — it is the national default and shows off the ice and the pour. If you want to taste, ask for "osusume" (recommendation) at your budget; bartenders in Shimokitazawa are used to guiding visitors.