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About this place
Set along a street in Nihonbashi Tomizawacho, BAR OLD PAL offers a relaxed counter setting where guests can sip quietly while browsing the bottles lining the back bar. The shelf features celebrated Japanese whiskies such as Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki, and Yoichi, as well as an extensive selection of single malts including The Macallan 12 Year Old, Laphroaig 10 Year Old, and Lagavulin 16 Year Old. The lineup provides plenty of room to explore different styles, whether you are after a delicate domestic pour or a peaty dram from further afield.
Mixed drinks are equally well represented. Short cocktails include the Grasshopper, accented with white cacao and mint, and the Scarlett O'Hara, brightened with cranberry and lime. For longer drinks, the list features options like the Darjeeling Cooler, blended with tea liqueur, and the refreshing lychee-based China Blue. Those abstaining can opt for mocktails such as the Cinderella, Saratoga Cooler, or a non-alcoholic gin and tonic.
With its glass facade, the street-level bar is easy to spot and step into, met by an approachable master behind the counter who keeps the atmosphere comfortable. Weekdays see the bar stay open until 2:00 the following morning. Table reservations are accepted, and payments can be settled via credit card or PayPay, making it a convenient stop to wind down at the end of the day.
