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Zoetrope
Nishi-Shinjuku⭐ 4.3(387)
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91/100
Walking
7 min from Shinjuku Station
A hushed whisky bar lined floor to ceiling with rare Japanese whisky bottles, run by an owner known for guiding guests through unusual pours.
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Ben Fiddich
Nishi-Shinjuku⭐ 4.4(942 reviews)
92/100
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92/100
Walking
6 min from Shinjuku Station
Status
Closed · Opens Fri 19:00
A botanical cocktail bar where the bartender grows and infuses his own herbs, roots, and spices into strikingly original, apothecary-style drinks.
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Start
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Matched for guests who want something completely different from a standard cocktail bar — expect house-grown herbs and unusual infusions.
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92%
●Many ingredients are grown or foraged by the bartender himself
●Ask for a custom drink based on flavors you enjoy
●Small, dimly lit space with a distinct apothecary feel
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Opening hours
- Sunday6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Monday6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Tuesday6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Wednesday6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Thursday6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Friday6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
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Pauline Steele
2026-02-02
Rated as #18 of the World’s Top 50 bars and #9 in Asia for 2025– you already know it’s difficult to get spots! Reservations are released once a month. Our party was up early in the morning pacific time the month before our trip to get these seats. Similar to other businesses in Tokyo, Benfiddich was small and had very limited seats. I saw them turn away a few parties who tried to walk in. Since we had a party of 4, we were seated at the tables as opposed to the bar. While we had a great time, I would have preferred to sit at the bar where you can watch the action happen. It was very entertaining watching the owner and the only bartender make all of the drinks! There are no menus.The servers talk with each person to discuss what kind of liquor and flavor profile we preferred. They were personable and suggested great-tasting drinks. Our party had a wonderful experience and it’s nice to try it out at least one!
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Jaime Soldevilla Martínez
2026-06-27
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Sana R.
2026-07-03
Unlike any bar I've been to — the botanical infusions were fascinating and delicious.
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Ivan T.
2026-05-21
Asked for a custom drink and got something unforgettable. Highly recommend.
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Ella G.
2026-04-06
Unique concept, small space so go early or expect to wait.
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