Ebisu
Upscale Without the Attitude
Ebisu sits between Shibuya and Nakameguro and shares both their energy without the extremes of either. The Yebisu Garden Place complex has a handful of good restaurants and a beer museum (Sapporo is headquartered here). The backstreets are full of excellent bars and small restaurants and are surprisingly home to many of our favorite bars.
Stay here if
You want a more upscale base that's still connected to Shibuya and Nakameguro and has very central train routes.
Skip It If
You don’t want to split the difference. This is a half step down from Shibuya in terms of being a major area but a half step up from Nakemeguro.
Top Picks
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A10
BarTrendy speakeasy record bar with super inventive cocktails.
Don't MissOpen the fake locker door behind locker A10 to enter
Skip It IfYou don’t want a trendier bar.
Verified by Max (lived in Tokyo 6 months)
Bar Trench
BarRegularly on the top 50 bars in Asia list. Beautiful cocktails, great table snacks, worth a visit. Make a res if possible.
Don't MissThe cocktails. The snacks. The whole vibe.
Skip It IfYou don't want to spend on drinks. There can be a line.
Verified by Max (lived in Tokyo 6 months)
Spincoaster Music Bar
BarTiny 10-person record bar in Ebisu. Intimate, great sound system, yummy drinks and snacks. A gem if you can get in.
Don't MissCheck their hours before going as they sometimes close unexpectedly even when listed as open.
Skip It IfYou want a big night out. This is for a longer hang.
Verified by Max (lived in Tokyo 6 months)