AMBER JACK

For an evening when you want to eat as well as drink at a bar, AMBER JACK offers pasta and omurice. Some visitors note that the food selection is limited, but it is a welcome choice to have dishes substantial enough for a meal, not just snacks. Settle in with pasta or omurice, then pair it with a drink of your choice. Visitors have also praised the light meals, and you can make dinner the focus or keep things centred on drinks and snacks, depending on your mood.

The drinks selection includes gin, whisky and liqueurs, with the pleasure of choosing alongside the bartender, from familiar labels to more niche options. One gin fan said they were introduced to a range of bottles before returning to Bombay Sapphire. You can arrive with a particular label in mind or describe what you like and look for something new. If you fancy a cocktail, one visitor also recommended the shiso cocktail. Beer and wine are available too, offering more ways to match your drink to your meal.

Visitors describe the bar in Nakano 5-chome as quiet, with an atmosphere suited to conversation. Reviews mention both solo visits and small groups, and suggest that it can be a relaxed place to enjoy a drink and ask for recommendations across the counter. The listed hours are Monday to Saturday, from 19:00 until 5:00 the following day; the bar is closed on Sundays. It is worth keeping in mind for a late-night meal and drink.