The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Bar Benfiddich
Tokyo, Japan
This longstanding favourite from bartender Hiroyasu Kayama is cocktail magic. Under its farm-to-glass philosophy, Kayama uses ingredients from his family farm outside Tokyo, alongside home brews and vintage spirits. Each drink is unique, served in antique glassware. Watching him at work with a mortar and pestle is half the fun, so get seats at the bar if you can. Reservations are essential and can be made via TableCheck. As a backup, sibling bar B&F on the second floor offers equally accomplished drinks, albeit with less mad-scientist charm.
Yamatoke Bldg, 9F, 1-13-7 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Awards & Rankings
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 — #62
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #9
- World's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #18
- Top 500 Bars 2025 — #42
- Tatler Best Bars 2025
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #5
- World's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #25
- Top 500 Bars 2024 — #26
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023 — #4
- World's 50 Best Bars 2023 — #37
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2022 — #5
- World's 50 Best Bars 2022 — #48