The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
The SG Club
Tokyo, Japan
Founded by celebrated bartender Shingo Gokan, The SG Club brings together three distinct drinking experiences under one roof: Sip, a raucous, industrial speakeasy in the basement; Guzzle, a wood-clad lounge and cafe space on the ground floor; and Savor, a members-only cigar and cocktail club. The bar was founded by Shingo Gokan, who has equally lauded bars in Shanghai. The interiors draw inspiration from the first recorded voyage of a Japanese ship to America in 1860, blending Japanese and American influences throughout. The SG Club is the sibling of SG Low, which is considered one of the best izakaya in Tokyo.
1-7-8 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo · $$$
Awards & Rankings
- World's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #65
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #99
- Top 500 Bars 2025 — #109
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #23
- World's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #54
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023 — #14
- World's 50 Best Bars 2023 — #36
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2022 — #21
- World's 50 Best Bars 2022 — #63
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2021 — #3
- World's 50 Best Bars 2021 — #18
- World's 50 Best Bars 2020 — #10