Tokyo · Shinjuku · Japan

Zoetrope

hidden gem

Zoetrope Whisky Bar

Cafe & Bargoogle verified

easy

8/10

best: night

contemplative, social

A local would say...

300 varieties of Japanese whisky including rare Chichibu bottles you'll never find outside this tiny Shinjuku counter.

A must-visit for whisky fans, Zoetrope has some 300 varieties of Japanese whisky behind its small counter — including hard-to-find bottles from cult favourite Chichibu Distillery. The English-speaking owner will help you navigate the daunting menu, matching your preferences to rare pours you'll never find outside Japan. Most glasses are surprisingly reasonable, and the intimate counter seating means you might end up chatting with fellow whisky pilgrims from around the world.