SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten
Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100 Bar 2022 selection in basement Ginza, offering cocktails at JPY 3,000–3,999 with counter and table seating for twenty. Walk-ins are possible, especially on slower Sundays, though the smoking-allowed policy and functional room design prioritize turnover over atmosphere. A reliable mid-tier option for Ginza bar-hoppers who value technique and price.
About SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten
SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten is a Tokyo bar with a Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022 selection and listed spending ranges of JPY 3,000–3,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. The dress code is casual. For a broader Tokyo comparison set, consider other Pearl listings such as ESqUISSE, Ginza Kojyu, Nanban Ginen Tei, SEABIRD COLONY Ginza honten, and 鮨 青木.
The Room and the Service Model
SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten is a Tokyo bar, the dress code is casual, and it has a Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022 recognition.
How the Price Point Compares
The listed spending ranges are JPY 3,000–3,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten is an accessible Tokyo bar. Diners comparing it with Ginza Kojyu, ESqUISSE, Nanban Ginen Tei, SEABIRD COLONY Ginza honten, or 鮨 青木 should compare current menus and booking conditions directly.
Booking and Timing Strategy
The casual dress code is a safe choice, but guests may still choose attire appropriate for a Tokyo bar setting. For Tokyo bar booking context, see our full Tokyo bars guide, which covers the city more broadly.
The grounded reasons to keep SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten on a Tokyo shortlist are its Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022 selection, casual dress code, and listed spending ranges. For wider planning across the city, our full Tokyo restaurants guide can help place it alongside other Tokyo dining options.
Planning details
- Location
- 東京都中央区銀座5-4-7 銀座サワモトビル Ｂ１Ｆ
- Website
- samboa.co.jp
- Phone
- +81355686155
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, British-style standing bar on a Ginza streetfront with cozy, dim bar lighting, classic wood-and-bar-counter decor, and a lively yet controlled adult atmosphere focused on quiet enjoyment of cocktails and whisky.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Whisky, Beer
- Opened
- 1924
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 東京都中央区銀座5-4-7 銀座サワモトビル Ｂ１Ｆ
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- SEABIRD COLONY Ginza honten, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Ginza Kojyu, Kaiseki, Japanese, ¥¥¥¥
- ESqUISSE, French, ¥¥¥¥
- Nanban Ginen Tei, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- 鮨 青木, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 3,000–3,999, SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten undercuts most Tabelog 100 Bar peers by JPY 2,000–4,000 per visit. SEABIRD COLONY Ginza honten charges JPY 6,000–7,999 for dinner and offers a similar counter-forward format with quieter acoustics and no smoking, making it the better pick for extended conversation. Nanban Ginen Tei sits at the high end (JPY 10,000–14,999) with a more elaborate drink menu and reservation-required service, justifying the premium only if you're committed to a longer tasting session.
For travelers who want kaiseki-level service polish applied to cocktails, Ginza Kojyu or ESqUISSE provide multi-course formats at JPY 20,000+ per head, but those are full dining experiences rather than bar visits. SAMBOA BAR works when you want recognized quality without the advance booking or spend of Ginza's top-tier cocktail destinations. The basement location, smoking policy, and standing-counter format mean this is a functional stop rather than a destination bar, efficient, reliable, and well-executed within its price tier, but not the choice for a celebratory evening or quiet date.
Book SEABIRD COLONY if you need a smoke-free room and can stretch the budget by JPY 2,000. Choose SAMBOA BAR when you're bar-hopping across Ginza and want a Tabelog-recognized stop that won't require reservation juggling or JPY 8,000+ tabs. For kaiseki-level cocktail theatre, move to Nanban Ginen Tei, but expect to commit two hours and double the spend.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten worth the price?
The listed spending ranges are JPY 3,000–3,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999, and the venue has a Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022 selection. Whether it is worth it depends on your expectations for a Tokyo bar.
Can I eat at the bar at SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten?
SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten is a bar, but specific food offerings are not clear.
What are alternatives to SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten in Tokyo?
For other Pearl-listed options to compare, consider ESqUISSE, Ginza Kojyu, Nanban Ginen Tei, SEABIRD COLONY Ginza honten, and 鮨 青木. Compare current menus, price ranges, and booking requirements directly.
What should a first-timer know about SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten?
The grounded basics are simple: SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten is in Tokyo, the dress code is casual, the listed spending ranges are JPY 3,000–3,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999, and it was selected for Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022. Contact the venue directly for hours, walk-in policy, seating, smoking rules, and specific menu items.
Is SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten good for a special occasion?
There is not enough information about atmosphere, seating, service format, or private arrangements to judge it as a special-occasion venue. It may be worth considering if you want a casual Tokyo bar with Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022 recognition.
Is the tasting menu worth it at SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten?
No tasting-menu offering is listed. Treat SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten as a bar listing unless the venue directly confirms otherwise.
