Chilling In Tokyo: Nishi-Azabu/ Hiroo

"Chilling in Tokyo" bar and cafe listings for the Nishi-Azabu/ Hiroo area.

Nishi-Azabu

Implicito (Nishi-Azabu - Wine bar). 5774-4433
A small, casual Italian wine bar that serves around twenty wines by the glass, in all price ranges, along with light snacks. [Show more]
lateSunmapHigashi 4-6-3. Open 5pm-3am daily.
Helmsdale (Nishi-Azabu - Bar). 3486-4220
300 single-malt whiskies, a couple of interesting Scottish ales (Dark Island and Black Cuillin, from Orkney and Skye respectively), and an interesting food menu, including haggis, Welsh rarebit and kipper herring. Open shockingly late.
lateSunmapMinami-Aoyama 7-13-12. Open 6pm-8am daily.
Tetes (Nishi-Azabu - Cafe). 5468-5505
A conveniently located organic cafe serving fresh juices, fair-trade coffee, and plenty of desserts, plus light food items. The non-smoking ground floor is spacious, and in warm weather the front opens out onto the bustling Nishi-Azabu crossing. The prices reflect the neighborhood (and the view) - orange juice is Y700, cappuccino Y750.
SunmapNishi-Azabu 2-13-12. Open 10am-midnight (Fri Sat -5am) daily.
Elevage (Nishi-Azabu - Wine bar). 6419-3889
The sign outside of Elevage reads simply, "Rare wine and spirits," but one look inside and wine lovers will swoon, whiskey connoisseurs will drool. Prices aren't cheap, but Elevage is one of the few bars in Tokyo where you can order wines like Clos des Lambraye Grand Cru and Chateau d'Yquem by the glass. [Show more]
mapNishi-Azabu 4-2-13, Hachiman Bldg 2F. Open 7pm-1am. Closed Sundays.
!Cicada (Nishi-Azabu - Mediterranean). 5447-5522
Mediterranean-inspired foods and drink from Spain, Italy, Greece and Morocco, from TY Harbor chef David Chiddo. Enjoy one of Tokyo's friendliest wine lists; the bar is open late. [See FULL REVIEW.]
latedecorSunmapMinami-Azabu 5-2-40. Open noon-3, 6pm-2am (LO) daily.

Hiroo

Le Garcon de la Vigne (Hiroo - French). 3445-6626
Hearty, authentic French country-style cooking. There's a small wine bar at the entrance where you can stop for a glass or two along with snacks like raw oysters and venison carpaccio. [See FULL REVIEW.]
latemapHiroo 5-17-11. Open noon-2, 6pm-2am. Closed Sundays.
Ichido (Hiroo - Bar). 5449-1414
This small but stylish late-night bar serves miso soup variations from around Japan to accompany your drinks (from Y580). Drinks range from sake to Scotch whisky (25 varieties) and tequila. Budget around Y4500.
lateSunmapMinami-Azabu 4-13-8. Open 6pm-4am (LO) daily.
Paper Moon (Hiroo - Cafe). 3448-1676
A trendy but comfortable cafe where you can enjoy the open-air front section during the warmer months. The back area is set up like a very large living room, with plenty of sofas for lounging. (Note that after 6pm there's a table charge in some areas of the cafe - Y500 per person at tables in the back, Y1000 per person on the sofas.) The desserts are especially recommended (they also run a wholesale cake shop from the basement).
SunmapMinami-Azabu 4-12-26. Open 11:30am-1:30am (LO) daily.
Bon Sweets & Smile (Hiroo - Cafe). 3447-1063
lateSunmapEbisu 2-24-9. Open noon-2am daily.