Mixology Salon
Chūō, Tokyo
Bar in Tokyo, Japan
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Elevation-Format Cocktails
Why go
Book Mixology Salon for a polished Ginza cocktail stop when the bar is the main event, especially for a date or compact celebration. Its 2019 Asia's Best Bars #49 recognition gives it a credible quality signal, but it is not the right choice for a food-led night or a casual group crawl.
About Mixology Salon
Mixology Salon is a Tokyo venue with a smart casual dress code and recognition on World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars at #49 in 2019. That makes it a useful candidate when the plan calls for a more considered bar stop rather than an entirely casual, unplanned outing.
This guide is best used as a concise decision aid rather than a full menu or service description. Specific details such as menu format, pricing, seating, hours, food options should be checked directly with the venue before building a tight itinerary around the visit.
A Tokyo bar stop with a clear recognition signal
The strongest reason to shortlist Mixology Salon is its 2019 placement at #49 on World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars. That does not replace current practical checks, but it is a meaningful quality signal for travelers comparing options in Tokyo.
The dress code is smart casual, so plan for a neater presentation than a purely casual stop. For broader planning around the city, use Our full Tokyo restaurants guide if the evening also needs a dining component.
Who should book it, who should cross-shop
Mixology Salon is best considered by readers who want a Tokyo venue with a confirmed awards signal and a smart-casual expectation. If the group needs a specific format, price point, seating style, or food plan, those details should be checked directly before committing.
For a wider comparison, scan Our full Tokyo bars guide and compare Mixology Salon with other options. For trip planning around the city, pair the bar search with Our full Tokyo hotels guide and other Tokyo experiences as needed.
The practical takeaway: keep Mixology Salon on the shortlist when a smart-casual Tokyo venue with 2019 Asia's Best Bars recognition fits the plan. For anything more specific, confirm current details directly with the venue.
For readers comparing possibilities, Bar High Five, Bar Orchard Ginza, Tender Bar, La Nuit Blanche, Ginza Tsuboyaki-imo are other names to consider depending on the kind of stop you want.
Planning details
- Location
- 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6-chōme−10−１ 13F
- Website
- tablecheck.com/mixology-salon/reserve/message
- Phone
- +81 3-6280-6622
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mixology Salon perches thirteen floors above Ginza’s busy intersection, and the elevation immediately signals a different tempo: quieter, more considered and deliberately curated. The copy frames the bar as part of Ginza’s mature drinking culture, where classical whisky and shochu counters share lineage with a second wave of cocktail-focused programmes. That lineage shows in an interior that reads restrained rather than flashy, with attention to technique and hospitality discipline. The result is a serene, refined drinking room that feels removed from the street’s commercial energy and primed for focused, intimate evenings.
Best For
This is a bar for evenings that prioritize craft and discretion. Its location high above the intersection, refined positioning and consecutive appearances on Asia’s Leading Bars list make it well suited to date nights and special occasions when you want a polished, steady programme rather than a one-off spectacle. The environment rewards slow drinking and conversation, and the staff’s commitment to sourcing and technique supports visits where guests expect attentive hospitality and cocktails that showcase Japanese botanicals and precise preparation.
Ordering Tips
Order with an eye toward technique and seasonality. The profile highlights precision dilution, clarification and the use of seasonal Japanese botanicals, so ask the team for cocktails that foreground those methods and ingredients. If you prefer guidance, request a bartender-led suggestion or a short tasting of signature drinks to experience the programme’s consistency that earned regional recognition. Keep expectations focused on craft rather than volume — this is a place to savor carefully calibrated cocktails and to ask about the thinking behind each preparation.
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined and elegant space blending Japanese and Western elements with a clean, minimal, and welcoming tea bar-like atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
- Gyokuro Martini
- Green Tea Old Fashioned
- Hoji Cha cocktail
Planning details
Location
〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6-chōme−10−１ 13F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ginza Tsuboyaki-imo, Notable alternative
- Bar Orchard Ginza, Notable alternative
- Tender Bar, Notable alternative
- Bar High Five, Notable alternative
- La Nuit Blanche, Notable alternative
Bar context
How It Compares
Against Ginza Tsuboyaki-imo, Mixology Salon is the more serious drinks-led choice. Pick it when the point of the evening is a composed cocktail experience in Ginza; choose Ginza Tsuboyaki-imo when the night needs a more casual stop rather than a destination bar.
Bar Orchard Ginza, Tender Bar, Bar High Five are the closer cross-shops for cocktail-focused readers. Mixology Salon is the pick when award recognition and a planned, special-occasion feel matter; the others are better to compare if the priority is a different room style, easier fallback planning, or a more classic Tokyo bar crawl.
La Nuit Blanche is the name to consider when the brief shifts toward wine-bar energy rather than cocktails. If the group is deciding between a by-the-glass evening and a cocktail-led stop, La Nuit Blanche is the more natural cross-shop; Mixology Salon is stronger when the decision is specifically about cocktails in Ginza.
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Compare Mixology Salon
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Mixology Salon | Tokyo | 2019 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #492018 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #40 |
| Ginza Tsuboyaki-imo | Tokyo | No published awards |
| Bar Orchard Ginza | Tokyo | 2026 Food & Wine Top 10 Global Bars · #22020 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #412019 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #282018 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #372017 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #252016 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #37Pearl Recommended Bars |
| Tender Bar | Tokyo | Pearl Recommended Bars |
| Bar High Five | Tokyo | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #2262024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #872023 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #452023 World's 50 Best Bars · #792021 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #272020 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #202020 World's 50 Best Bars · #482019 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #62019 World's 50 Best Bars · #18 |
| La Nuit Blanche | Tokyo | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Mixology Salon?
Mixology Salon is a smart-casual Tokyo venue with a confirmed World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars placement at #49 in 2019. More specific crowd details should be checked directly if atmosphere is a deciding factor.
Is Mixology Salon good for a date?
It can be a reasonable Tokyo option if a smart-casual setting and a recognized venue are what you want. Bar High Five is a useful cross-check if you want to compare bar options.
Does Mixology Salon have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating should be checked directly with the venue before you go.
Is the food good at Mixology Salon?
No cuisine type or food program is listed here. If food is central to the plan, compare the evening against other options such as Tender Bar or Bar Orchard Ginza and verify current details directly.
Does Mixology Salon have happy hour deals?
Happy hour information should be checked directly with the venue. The confirmed value signal is the venue's 2019 World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #49 recognition.
Do I need a reservation at Mixology Salon?
Reservation requirements should be checked directly before you go; La Nuit Blanche may be another comparison point depending on the style of evening you want.
