Bar Benfiddich

Bar Benfiddich is a cocktail bar Shinjuku located in Japan.

8 / 10
169
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  • Phone

    +81 3-6279-4223

  • Website

    ameblo.jp/kayama0927

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    BarBenfiddich

  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

西新宿1-13-7 Shinjuku , Tokyo Japan

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 43


Keywords:

kayama unique drinks quiet bar trendy restaurants liquor good for special occasions Hiro glassware staff performances
Marcela Sapone

Stunning. No menu. Bartender gives you a unique drink with a story (Yuzu from his neighbors trees , vintage & rare Italian bitters , etc). Start with a simple gin and tonic (it's like an airy cloud)

Krishna Sivaranjan

This place specializes in classic cocktails . There isn't a menu so you just explain what you like. The owner and his assistant speak a bit of English which is nice. This bar is amazing.

Edykat

Crazy, Awesome and wonderful experience that you will never ever regret going here. Throw away all the drinks you might know. Let the master decide and mix your drink for the night, cheers

Ben Ward

The drinks are incredible and intricate and the performance of the preparation is great, but with everything prepared by the single lead bartender you might be waiting a long time between drinks.

Marc

Eater: candle-lit 9-floor hideaway is one of Tokyo’s most compelling bars ; Sink into one of the armchairs at the ancient-wood counter and give mixologist carte blanche to work magic. Get there early

Kate Davis

Possibly the best cocktail bar I've ever been to. It is on the 9th floor. There's no menu, speak with them about the flavours or spirits you like and they will make you the most delicious cocktail .

Anastasia Belozertseva

Cozy spot , without a menu, which makes for a fun experience when ordering drinks. The cocktails were delicious. The place is not cheap , but they accept credit cards.

Jack Martin

Great, unique drinks in a cozy setting - 2 in our party said they liked similar drinks, yet got completely different, delicious creations. Would've stayed longer if guy next to us wasn't chain smoking

Kara Muratore

Reservations available for small groups only, but if you get in it is fantastic. Have the seasonal fruit cocktail . And the Japanese whisky with coffee water cocktail (ignore how gross it sounds).

Kevin Chiu

Great speakeasy with original cocktails featuring distinctive and rare spirits . Had a drink made with a liquor from 1930! Say hi to master mixologist Hiroyasu Kayama ???????? ????

Allan H.

Hands down the best cocktail bar I've ever been to. No menu, every drinks tailored to your likings and mixed out of a variety of unusual ingredients. Not to miss!!!

Ellie D

No menu here, just have a chat with your thoughtful and creative bartender and: trust that it will blow you away

Ross WS

Clad in a white jacket , Kayama can often be found grinding roots, herbs and spices grown on his family's own plot of land. The bar is well-known for making its own version of Campari .

Ross WS

Ask for something simple to launch the evening. A G&T perhaps. Kayama readies his tools: the highball glass, the botanicals, the 20-litre tank of pressurised gas. he likes to make drinks from scratch.

Melissa Duffy

Great atmosphere. Staff was helpful but getting a good whiskey was like pulling teeth

Alex

Mixology temple . Phenomenal collection of old liquor and a decent selection of hard to find Japanese whisky . Pure theatre for every drink.

Andreea N

It's small and cosy and only allows groups of 4 max. Every cocktail is a little show in itself. Grab a seat by the bar to watch!

Nathan

Bespoke cocktails in a cozy space (if you've been to Angel's Share in NYC, think a cross between that and a hobbit house)

Yana Kalmykova

Amazing bartender , great cocktails . Although they smoke inside

Ingrid Lea

Hiro is the most amazing bartender ever, making his own insanely good version of any cocktail .

G

Went before and had a great time. Tried to comeback a year later fairly early in the evening but was promptly turned away and was told we couldn't wait. ????

Chris Korhonen

Fantastic cocktails and ambiance. True speakeasy vibes.

Nick Crocker

Got there for an early drink at 5:00 and it was closed but they have an epic sister bar on level 2. White negroni was ????????.

Rachel Roth

On the 9th floor of an office building - signs are subtle

Vicky Machinan

Let the bar decide your drink. This place is outstanding.

Matthew Oliphant

Try their take on a Pisco Sour . Just let them guide you. It's a magical place.

Chavarom Chongulia

Delicate taste drinks just the way you want it.

Cesar Reta

The barman is quite serious. He's not a chatter at all. However, the drinks were really good.

Peter Murphy

Atmosphere, quality of the drinks, cool staff and unique glassware

Hakan Uçan

do not miss it . it is a must in Tokyo

Roy Chin

Cocktails are great but they only allow groups of up to 4 people...no room to negotiate, even if you sit separately

Jonty Wareing

Let the bartender do his thing, don't be too specific. Absolutely incredible.

Vincent Tan

The green Bloody Mary cannot be missed

David Skinner

If you're going to go to just one cocktail bar in Tokyo they say this is the one.

Kayleigh S

The best bar in Shinjuku!

Nader Farzan

Downright fantastic. Interesting old amaro selection.

David Rice

Cool drinks but be prepared to spend an arm and a leg

Tollef

Fresh Campari .

Dave Condrau

The best drinks with the best experience!

Kasper Skov

No menu and limited English which resulted in wrong drinks. B&F below was very nice

Michał Bijata

Overhyped, awful and unkind service, even more awful elevator

まっふぃ

バーテンダー のお兄様オススメのスパ イシー系カクテル 必注。トムヤムクン ・モヒート の衝撃半端ない。が、パクチー材料がある時じゃないと飲めません(笑)

mokyyyyyna

2013年7月1日にオープン。写真 はスイカ とマスカルポーネ のカクテル :)

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