Bar High Tide

For an evening in Nishi-Azabu when you want to settle in with a drink and feel at ease sharing what you’re in the mood for, Bar Hightide is a place to consider. Inside, seven counter seats sit alongside raised-floor seating, in a quiet, softly lit space.

If you’re unsure what to order, asking the approachable bartender to choose something to match your mood can be part of the pleasure. The choices include crisp, dry gin and tonics and martinis, as well as a Moscow Mule made with house-made ginger. There are also fruit cocktails made with seasonal fruit and mocktails with a refreshing tartness from house-made syrup. The drinks can be tailored to suit, making the bar an easy option even on a day when you’d rather limit your alcohol.

Beyond cocktails, the alcohol selection includes beer, wine and spirits, and food is available too—useful if you’re looking for somewhere to continue the evening over a late drink. The bar is open from 8 pm to 3 am Monday to Friday and from 8 pm to 2 am on Saturdays; it is closed on Sundays. Reservations and credit card payments are accepted.