Bar Misty

For fresh, juicy fruit flavours in a glass, head to Bar Misty in Ginza 7-chome. Its signature is fruit cocktails made with seasonal produce sourced from across Japan. The selection draws on seasonal fruit such as white peaches, strawberries, watermelon and mandarins, and sometimes extends to vegetables like tomatoes and edamame. These drinks make the most of the fruit’s texture and natural sweetness. The monthly prefecture fair brings a different region into focus, with local sake, specialty fruit and regional dishes among the offerings—one of the pleasures of returning.

More than a bar menu

There is more to the menu than cocktails: Bar Misty also serves meals substantial enough to settle in for. Among the popular choices are sea bream rice cooked in a clay pot until infused with flavour, and bagna càuda served with a special sauce. Diners also speak highly of pairing the bagna càuda sauce with the sea bream rice. It makes for a relaxed evening at the bar over dinner, as well as a stop for a drink after a meal.

A relaxed setting, open late

Counter and sofa seating sit within a calm, understated interior, offering room to enjoy a conversation and a drink at an unhurried pace. On weekdays, it stays open until 3 a.m., making it a useful choice for a second stop after dinner or a late-night drink. Wine, beer and spirits round out the selection at this tucked-away Ginza bar, where you can take your time over a drink to suit the mood.