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An old-school bar reimagined for the modern consumer, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_bellwood/?DestinAsian">The Bellwood</a> is cocktail perfection in action. This cozy drinking den on a nondescript Shibuya backstreet was created by the team behind <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_sg_club/?DestinAsian">The SG Club</a>, often recognized as one of Japan’s best bars. Inside, the wooden interior pays homage to the kissaten, a breed of classic Japanese cafés that developed and flourished in the early 20th century. But instead of strong black drip coffee (the kissaten’s signature offering), the menu features an artful array of potent cocktails crafted by the legendary bartender and 2017 Chivas Masters Global Champion Atsushi Suzuki.
If <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_bellwood/?DestinAsian">The Bellwood’s</a> retro decor has given you a craving for the roasted bean, try the signature Udabra cocktail, a frozen coffee-based concoction made from Bacardi Ocho, café con leche, and sesame. The Bellwood is a swanky place but not overly so, making it both the perfect spot for a casual end-of-the-evening drink as well as a date destination that’s sure to impress. —Lucy Dayman
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_bellwood/?DestinAsian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">instagram.com/the_bellwood</a> 
+81 3 6452 5077 
<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/84gvL87KvjE6uqkw9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">41-31 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan</a>

The Bellwood in Shibuya, Tokyo has a retro look inspired by kissaten cafés.

The Bellwood: Best Impression