Bar

When you order a cocktail, the showmanship of the shake is part of the experience. One guest compared the bartender’s shaking to rapidly pressing buttons in a video game—a playful talking point for game fans. The master is knowledgeable about Famicom games, and guests have also enjoyed chatting about Gundam, films and jazz with the staff. Rather than making karaoke or darts the focus, Bar suits an evening spent sharing favourite subjects over a drink.

Alongside cocktails, the drinks list includes beer, wine and spirits, and food is available too. The specific dishes aren’t described, so it may be best to think of Bar as a place to choose a drink and settle in for conversation. It is open Monday to Saturday from 21:00 until 5:00 the following day, and closed on Sundays. Check the day before making it a late-night stop.