Bar in Tokyo, Japan

Star Bar Ginza

505Pearl Points

Polished Ginza Pour

About Star Bar Ginza

Star Bar Ginza is the Tokyo pick for a polished, classic cocktail night rather than a loud group outing. Go for a composed Ginza room, serious-drinking crowd, and award-recognized pedigree; skip it if the plan needs outdoor seating, a food-led evening, or flexible space for a larger party.

Star Bar Ginza is a Tokyo bar with verified recognition. It is a Pearl Recommended Bar for 2025, and its confirmed past rankings include World's 50 Best Bars #40 in 2014 and World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #33 in 2016. For planning, rely on the verified basics: the venue is in Tokyo, the dress code is smart casual, and hours run 10:00-22:00 Monday through Thursday and 10:00-24:00 Friday through Sunday.

Because the verified record does not specify menu format, seating style, prices, reservations, food service, or other operating details, it is best to treat Star Bar Ginza as a bar choice to confirm directly before you go. The strongest grounded reason to consider it is its confirmed recognition and clearly listed hours, rather than any unverified claim about a particular room layout, service style, or drinks program.

Choose it for a recognized Tokyo bar night, not for unverified specifics

The decision point is direct: Star Bar Ginza suits travelers who want a Tokyo bar with confirmed recognition and later Friday-to-Sunday hours. The smart-casual dress code is worth noting, especially if you are planning it after another reservation or as part of a more polished evening.

For a wider Tokyo bar plan, keep Star Bar Ginza as one researched option and compare it with other verified listings by mood, timing, and logistics. Our full Tokyo bars guide is the practical next stop for comparing options. If the evening is part of a broader trip, pair the bar research with our full Tokyo restaurants guide and our full Tokyo hotels guide rather than treating the drink stop in isolation.

First-timers should plan around the verified basics

The useful confirmed details are the hours, dress code, and recognition history. Star Bar Ginza is open 10:00-22:00 Monday through Thursday and 10:00-24:00 Friday through Sunday. It is listed as smart casual, so plan attire accordingly.

Do not build the visit around details that are not verified here, such as a specific seating format, price point, food offering, reservation policy, or signature service style. If those details matter to your evening, confirm them directly before committing. For non-bar planning in the city, also consult separate guides to Tokyo restaurants and Tokyo hotels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Star Bar Ginza have outdoor seating?

Outdoor seating is not verified here. Confirm directly with Star Bar Ginza if seating format matters to your visit.

Do I need a reservation at Star Bar Ginza?

A reservation policy is not verified here. The confirmed planning details are its Tokyo location, smart-casual dress code, Pearl Recommended Bar status for 2025, and hours: 10:00-22:00 Monday through Thursday and 10:00-24:00 Friday through Sunday.

Is Star Bar Ginza open late?

Star Bar Ginza is open until 24:00 Friday through Sunday. Monday through Thursday, it is open until 22:00.

Is the food good at Star Bar Ginza?

A food program is not verified here. Treat Star Bar Ginza as a bar listing and confirm directly if food availability is important to your plans.

Is Star Bar Ginza good for a date?

It can be considered for a Tokyo bar outing if the verified basics fit your plans: smart-casual dress code, confirmed recognition, and listed hours. Specific atmosphere, seating, and service details are not verified here.

Does Star Bar Ginza have happy hour deals?

Happy hour details are not verified here. Confirm current pricing or promotions directly with Star Bar Ginza before you go.

Is Star Bar Ginza good for groups?

Group suitability is not verified here. If group size, seating, or booking requirements matter, confirm directly with Star Bar Ginza before planning the visit.

Location

〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 1-chōme−5−１３ MODERNS GINZA Ｂ１Ｆ

Tokyo, Japan

Compare Star Bar Ginza

Where to place it among Ginza and Tokyo cocktail options

Star Bar Ginza is the pick when a first-time visitor wants a composed Ginza cocktail room with serious-drinking energy. Bulgari Ginza Bar is better for a more visibly luxe hotel-style night, while The ROOF is stronger when outdoor atmosphere matters more than classic bar focus.

For visitors comparing pure cocktail intent, Bar High Five is the closest peer in the set. Punch Room and Punch Room at Edition Tokyo are better fallbacks for travelers who want hotel convenience and a room that feels easier for mixed groups.

If you cannot make this work

Try Bar High Five first if the priority is another serious Tokyo cocktail bar. For a more relaxed hotel-bar alternative, choose Punch Room at Edition Tokyo; it is the safer substitute for visitors who want a polished room without committing the whole night to Ginza.

How it compares in Tokyo

Choose Star Bar Ginza over The ROOF if the night is about classic cocktails and a quieter room rather than open-air atmosphere. The ROOF is the easier emotional sell for views and a lighter group mood, while Star Bar Ginza is the better fit for two people who want the drink program to be the point of the evening.

Against Bulgari Ginza Bar, the decision is polish versus hotel-luxury signaling. Bulgari is the safer choice when design, brand comfort, and a more glamorous setting matter. Star Bar Ginza is the better call when the priority is a focused cocktail bar feel in Ginza without making the room itself the whole reason to go.

Punch Room and Punch Room at Edition Tokyo make more sense for a hotel-bar night with a softer landing for visitors. Bar High Five is the closest comparison for serious cocktail intent; cross-shop it when the goal is another Tokyo bar with a similarly focused drinking audience.