Bar in New York City, United States
Tokyo Record Bar
250Pearl PointsLate-Night Listening

About Tokyo Record Bar
Book Tokyo Record Bar when the night calls for West Village energy rather than a quiet cocktail session. It is a stronger fit for dates and small groups than for serious conversation, and it works better as a bar-led stop than a full dinner substitute.
Tokyo Record Bar is a New York City venue with a casual dress code and Pearl Recommended Bar (2025) recognition. Beyond those verified points, plan with care: specific details such as service format, menu, pricing, hours, seating, and reservation requirements are not confirmed here.
Use it as a bar option in New York City when you want to include Tokyo Record Bar in the night, but avoid building the plan around unverified assumptions. If timing, food, accessibility, or a particular style of service matters, confirm directly with the venue before you go.
Consider it as a New York City bar pick, with details confirmed directly
The clearest verified takeaway is simple: Tokyo Record Bar is a casual New York City bar recognized as a Pearl Recommended Bar (2025). That makes it an option to consider, but the available verified data does not support claims about a specific neighborhood, address, menu format, music format, seating setup, or booking difficulty.
Do not assume outdoor seating, a particular drinks program, lunch, dinner service, discounts, or a set atmosphere from this guide alone. If any of those details will determine whether the night works, check the venue's current information before committing.
Where it fits against other options
For comparison, The Up & Up and Kees are other options to consider when planning a night out. This guide does not verify a detailed difference in format, drinks, pricing, or atmosphere between them and Tokyo Record Bar, so treat the choice as one to confirm based on current availability and your plans.
If the evening may need another stop as well, Soho Sushi, Il Mulino - Downtown (West 3rd), or Spicy Moon West Village are other names to keep in mind. For broader planning around New York City, use Our full New York City bars guide, then pair the night with Our full New York City restaurants guide if food needs to anchor the plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at Tokyo Record Bar?
Reservation requirements are not verified here. Confirm directly with Tokyo Record Bar before planning your visit.
What's the crowd like at Tokyo Record Bar?
The specific crowd or atmosphere is not verified here. The confirmed details are that Tokyo Record Bar is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and is a Pearl Recommended Bar (2025).
Does Tokyo Record Bar have happy hour deals?
Happy hour details are not verified here. Check directly with Tokyo Record Bar for current pricing, specials, or promotions.
Does Tokyo Record Bar have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not verified here. If that matters for your plans, confirm directly with Tokyo Record Bar before you go.
Location
127 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012
New York City, United States
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Comparison notes
Tokyo Record Bar is the bar-first choice in this set. The Up & Up is better for a quieter cocktail agenda, while Kees is the more conventional cocktail-and-snacks option.
For a food-led plan, look to Soho Sushi, Il Mulino - Downtown (West 3rd), or Spicy Moon West Village. Those are better substitutes when the group needs dinner structure rather than bar momentum.
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Pick The Up & Up if the night needs calmer cocktail focus. Pick Kees if modern cocktail classics and snacks are the safer brief for the group.
How it compares in the West Village bar mix
Choose Tokyo Record Bar over The Up & Up when the priority is a livelier night rather than a more composed cocktail-room feel. The Up & Up is the cleaner choice for drink-focused conversation; Tokyo Record Bar is the better fit when atmosphere matters as much as what is in the glass.
Kees is the more direct pick for modern cocktail classics and snacks, so it is safer when the group wants a familiar bar format. Soho Sushi, Il Mulino - Downtown (West 3rd), and Spicy Moon West Village make more sense when food is the anchor. The practical split is simple: book Tokyo Record Bar for energy, book the others when dinner needs to carry the evening.
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