BAR ground line

Along Kinka-dori in Jimbocho, the glass-fronted BAR ground line offers a calm place to spend time over a drink, with a view of the street outside. The interior is entirely non-smoking, so the delicate aromas of whisky and the flavours of carefully made cocktails can be enjoyed without smoke getting in the way.

There is a wide choice by the glass, including vodka infused with summer mandarin peel and served with soda, as well as house-made flavoured rum. Alongside seasonal fruit cocktails and classics such as the Mint Julep, the shelves hold unusual single malts and whiskies that change over time. You can check the prices before choosing a pour to suit your taste.

For a bar, it also offers a satisfying range of food. Snacks include fragrant fried walnuts and house-made crackers, while warmer dishes range from a spiced miso stew of minced meat and beans to sardines simmered in tomato and baked with herb breadcrumbs. They offer plenty of ways to explore different pairings with a drink.

With a comfortable sense of space between the bartender and guests, it can be a welcoming perch for a quiet drink alone or a chance to settle in for a while after work.