Bar Benfiddich

An intimate room above Shinjuku, this is one of Tokyo’s most distinctive places for a drink. The focus is on deeply aromatic cocktails built with herbs, spices, and housemade infusions, often prepared with the care of a pharmacist rather than the flash of a showman. Much of the character comes from botanicals grown by the owner on his family’s land, which gives the menu a personal and unmistakable identity. The result is thoughtful, unusual drinking that still feels grounded and precise. Come here if you want cocktails with real character, and a bar experience that feels quietly singular.