Ant 'n Bee

Verdict

Ant 'n Bee is a basement bar in Roppongi worth considering if you want a lower-key alternative to the neighbourhood's louder, more tourist-facing options. With limited public data on pricing, hours, or a formal drinks menu, it sits in the category of places leading approached with some flexibility — but its Roppongi address, specifically the 5-chome area, puts it within walking distance of a cluster of more established bars, which makes it easy to pair with a larger evening out. If you want a guaranteed cocktail program with documented depth, Bar Benfiddich or Bar High Five are the safer first calls.

The Bar

Ant 'n Bee occupies the basement floor of the Kato Building in Roppongi, Minato City — a format common to Tokyo's more intimate drinking spots, where underground rooms tend to keep noise contained and atmosphere close. Basement bars in Tokyo often run quieter than street-level venues, with a mood that leans toward conversation over spectacle. Whether that applies here specifically is difficult to confirm without verified sensory data, but the address and format suggest a setting more suited to a date or small-group occasion than a large celebration.

What the bar's cocktail program actually contains, signature serves, spirit focus, or any particular technical angle, is not documented in available records. That absence is a real limitation if you're the type of guest who researches a drinks list before committing. For bars in Tokyo where the cocktail program is the main event and fully documented, Bar Orchard Ginza and Bar Libre offer more to go on before you book.

For a special occasion in Tokyo, the bar's Roppongi location is convenient, the neighbourhood is well-connected by metro, but it lacks the kind of award recognition or critical documentation that would make it a confident anchor for a milestone evening. Use it as part of a wider Roppongi night rather than a destination in its own right.

Practical Details

Address: 5 Chome-1-5 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo (Kato Building B1F). Booking difficulty: Easy, no reservation system publicly documented, walk-in likely. Dress: Not specified. Budget: Not publicly listed. Hours: Not confirmed, verify before visiting. Getting there: Roppongi Station (Hibiya and Oedo lines) is the nearest metro stop. For a broader view of where Ant 'n Bee sits in Tokyo's bar scene, see our full Tokyo bars guide. You can also explore our full Tokyo restaurants guide, our full Tokyo hotels guide, our full Tokyo wineries guide, and our full Tokyo experiences guide for more planning context. If you're traveling beyond Tokyo, Bar Nayuta in Osaka, The Sailing Bar in Nara, and Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu are worth adding to your list.