Bar P.M.9
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
This eight-seat counter bar in Shimbashi accepts no reservations and operates walk-in only, a rare format for a Tabelog 100-recognized cocktail bar. Prices run JPY 6,000–7,999 per visit, lower than many award-level Tokyo bars but with the trade-off of unpredictable seating. Best for solo guests or pairs willing to arrive early or wait.
About Bar P.M.9
Bar P.M.9 is a Tokyo bar with a spending range of JPY 6,000–7,999. It is open Monday through Saturday from 4:30 PM to midnight, with Sunday closed. The dress code is smart casual, and the bar was recognized in Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022. Plan around these confirmed basics when visiting.
Evening Bar in Tokyo
Bar P.M.9 is best treated as an evening bar stop in Tokyo, with service beginning at 4:30 PM on operating days. Its recognition in Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022 gives it a clear point of distinction.
The spending range is JPY 6,000–7,999. That figure is the safest guide for budgeting.
The bar operates Monday through Saturday from 4:30 PM to midnight and is closed on Sunday. There is no lunch service, so visitors should treat Bar P.M.9 as an evening venue. Smart casual dress is the most reliable choice.
How It Sits Among Tokyo Bar Options
For Tokyo visitors comparing evening drinks options, Bar P.M.9 stands out mainly through its Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022 recognition, its JPY 6,000–7,999 spending range, and its consistent Monday-to-Saturday evening hours.
Use the confirmed hours to plan: Monday through Saturday, 4:30 PM to midnight, with Sunday closed.
Bar P.M.9 is therefore a straightforward entry for those seeking a recognized Tokyo bar with a smart-casual dress code and a reliable evening schedule. Keep expectations anchored to the confirmed facts: Tokyo location, JPY 6,000–7,999 price range, Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022 recognition, and Monday-to-Saturday opening from 4:30 PM to midnight.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 Chome-15-13 Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0004, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1301/A130103/13122052
- Phone
- +81 3-3509-9720
Venue details
Ambiance
A very small, non-smoking bar with just eight counter seats, dim and quietly atmospheric, feeling like a hidden adult hideaway near Shimbashi Station, focused on carefully made cocktails and relaxed conversation rather than noise or crowds.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 2010
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Chome-15-13 Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0004, Japan
Planning details
Location
2 Chome-15-13 Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0004, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Shimbashi Shimizu, Notable alternative
- Hyakuyaku by Tokuyamazushi, Japanese, ¥¥¥¥
- Torishige, Pork Cuisine, Pork, ¥¥
- Oniyanma Shimbashi ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Shimbashi Tsuruhachi, Sushi, Sushi
Restaurant context
Bar P.M.9's walk-in-only policy and eight-seat counter put it in a different operational category than most Shimbashi dining options. Shimbashi Shimizu and Hyakuyaku by Tokuyamazushi both require advance reservations and operate at higher price points (Hyakuyaku sits at ¥¥¥¥), offering sit-down dining experiences rather than counter cocktails. For guests seeking a quick, informal meal before or after Bar P.M.9, Oniyanma Shimbashi ten delivers udon under JPY 1,000, a sharp value contrast to the bar's mid-tier cocktail pricing.
Torishige, a pork-focused spot at ¥¥, offers another casual dining alternative in the neighborhood, though its yakitori-style format skews toward groups and shared plates rather than solo counter seating. Shimbashi Tsuruhachi provides sushi in a counter format similar to Bar P.M.9's intimate scale, making it a closer structural peer, both venues reward solo diners and operate within Shimbashi's transit-hub dining ecosystem.
If Bar P.M.9 is full or closed (Sundays and holidays), guests looking for cocktail alternatives should head toward Ginza, where a denser concentration of bars offers both walk-in and reservation options. Shimbashi's strength lies in its proximity to multiple dining formats within a compact radius, making it easy to pivot between izakaya, sushi counters, and specialty bars depending on wait times and group size.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Bar P.M.9?
Bar P.M.9 is a Tokyo bar with a spending range of JPY 6,000–7,999. It is open Monday through Saturday from 4:30 PM to midnight and is closed on Sunday. It is also listed with a smart casual dress code and was recognized in Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bar P.M.9?
Bar P.M.9 has hours from 4:30 PM to midnight Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Plan for an evening visit.
What should I wear to Bar P.M.9?
The dress code is smart casual. Neat, polished attire is the safest choice.
