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Jirokichi
Historic music spot
Koenji Bldg. B-1 2-3-4 Koenji Kita , Suginami-ku
Tokyo, 166-0002
Phone: +81 ( 0 )3 3339 2727
Fax: +81 ( 0 )3 3339 2727
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Jirokichi
is the longest running live music house in Tokyo,
making it, some say, the best rock venue in all
of Japan. Some of the greatest Japanese and foreign
musicians have graced its stage, as evidenced
by the long list of names autographed on the surrounding
walls. Prices are relatively cheap but expect
heftier cover charges for bigger name acts. Check
its website for band schedules.
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Kiki's
Pub
Good place for the blues...
1-18-1 Toranomon10 Mori Building Minato-ku
Tokyo, TOKYO PREFECTURE
Phone: +81 ( 0 )3 3503 0940
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The
notice on the door says it all: "Looking
for a bar with hospitality & good service?
Then KIKI'S Pub is definitely not for you. But
if you're looking for the BLUES, well look no
more." Open the door and that is what you
will hear. The music is not live, but the collection
they have is extensive. Customers are mostly foreign
regulars, getting off work in the business district
but anyone who has an inclination for blues music
is certainly welcome. Happy Hour on Wednesdays
between 5p-7p, and on Saturdays between 3p-6p.
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Lexington
Queen
Star gazing, dancing and sushi
3-13-14 Roppongi Minato-ku
Tokyo, 106-0032
Phone: +81 ( 0 )3 3401 1661
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A
club and restaurant rolled into one--with sushi
rolls being the main course and TV and film stars
being the dessert. The admission fee gets you
into the nightclub and includes a voucher for
JPY2,000 worth of food, and the chance to get
a glimpse of famous Japanese personalities that
frequent this spot. Non-stop partying, 365 days
a year, the place gets going later in the evening
but come early and energize yourself with sushi
prepared by sushi chefs as you watch.
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Liquid
Room
In the heart of Shinjuku
HUMAX Pavilion-7F, 1-20-1 Kabuki-cho Shinjuku
ku
Tokyo, 160-0021
Phone: +81 ( 0 )3 3200 68
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Trendy
live club with a variety of touring rock and funk
groups stopping off here. In the heart of Shinjuku,
this club packs them in on the weekends. Come
and feel the rhythm of hundreds of kindred souls
sweating it out to some great shows. One-off club
nights are immensely popular, with occasional
shows during the week. The cover charge JPY2,500.
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Milk
Calling all party animals
1-13-3 ROOB6 B1 Ebisu-Nishi
Tokyo, TOKYO PREFECTURE 150-0021
Phone: +81 ( 0 )3 5458 2826
Email: info@milk-tokyo.com
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Come
to Milk on a special night and check out the happening
crowd of Tokyo groove to the beats of the most
popular bands. You will find weary professionals,
who come here to enjoy the live music and spirits,
and crazy music fans with huge tattoos and colored
hair. The cover charge includes two drinks on
normal days, but expect to pay a big amount, if
you want to watch your favorite band perform.
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Mogambo
Osawa Building 1F 6-1-7 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tokyo, TOKYO PREFECTURE 106-0032
Phone: +81 ( 0 )3 3403 4833
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This
is arguably the friendliest establishment in Tokyo,
with outgoing bartenders and a relaxed crowd,
making it very popular. If you want a photo of
yourself, ring the bell that is hanging over the
bar. Of course you will have to buy a round for
everyone at the bar, so it could be an expensive
photo! Happy hour is between 6p and 8p. One night
of the weekend is theme night; check the schedule
at the bar. They have now started serving Bass
Ale on tap.
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O'Carolan's
The heart of Ireland in Tokyo
2-15-22 Jiyugaoka Meguro-ku
Tokyo, 152-0035
Phone: +81 ( 0 )3 3723 5533
Fax: +81 ( 0 )3 3723 5533
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An
Irish pub located in Jiyugaoka, O'Carolan's offers
an attractive combination of reasonable prices
and lots of open spaces that can accommodate big
parties. Seated in one of the comfy stools at
the high bar, you can listen to live music nightly,
with afternoon concerts scheduled occasionally,
though you never know what you will get--Celtic
harp, reggae, guitar and sax duo, tap dance and
so forth. The food is mainly pub grub, but tasty
and substantial enough as a meal. Drinks include
Kilkenny's on tap and, of course, Guinness. As
an added bonus, the friendly staff is sufficiently
bilingual.
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Paradiso
Open space and loud music
B-1 Akasaka Sakae Building 6-6-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku
Tokyo, TOKYO PREFECTURE 107-0052
Phone: +81 ( 0 )3 3505 0120
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If
you need to get away from the monotony and suffocation
of big city life, then this place is an ideal
escape. With huge open spaces and some thundering
beats being put out by local DJs, this place is
testament to the fact that disco is still alive
and well in Tokyo. Keep your eyes peeled for the
occasional models of fashion and magazines and
dive into an otherworldly soundscape. Happy hour
is from 7p-9p. But this place grooves to the beat
until early in the morning.
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Rock
City Noize
World Building B-1 12-9 Udagawa-cho
Tokyo, TOKYO PREFECTURE 150-0042
Phone: +81 ( 0 )3 3462 2983
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A
popular youngish rock music bar in Shibuya with
well over 50,000 songs available. Come in and
check out some of the latest street fashions and
fads sweeping the city. Some nights, loud and
live acoustic rock shows are on display, with
a mix of the good and not so good. The atmosphere
resembles a house party occasionally but gets
really hopping on the weekends.
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Smash
Hits English Karaoke Stage Bar
5-2-26 B1 M2 Building Hiroo, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo, 150-0012
Phone: +81 3 3444 0432
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Smash
Hits is Tokyo's largest English karaoke stage
bar with more than 12,000 English songs available.
This is the place where you will be sure to find
your favorite song and sing it like a star on
stage. Those who like to belt it out with the
best of them are welcome here. For all of us shower
soloists, this is our chance to shine in public
or at least have a good time trying! Private parties
are welcome.
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Tableaux
Lounge
Jazz Lounge
Sunroser Daikanyama B1 11-6 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo,
Phone: +81 3 5489 2202
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Listen
to some soul-stirring jazz while taking in the
aroma of perfect Cuban cigars or eat a sumptuous
meal accompanied by some great French, Italian
or American wines. You'll find ad agency hot shots,
international brokers and embassy big-wigs here
schmoozing and puffing away at their Cubans. Jazz
lullaby's and love songs rendered artfully on
the baby grand, tinkle in the background of conversations.
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Velfarre
Tokyo's leading dance scene
Velfarre Bldg. 7-14-22 Roppongi, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 106-0032
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House,
techno, R&B, live stage, massive parties....
If you like to dance, this is your scene. Huge
dance floor, great lighting, killer sounds. Two
bars off the main floor; private glassed-in seating
with a third bar on the mezzanine. They say they
close at 1am on weekends, but partygoers have
been seen easing out at dawn. One recent gala
hosted 1,500 revelers... yes, it is THAT big!
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Vuenos
Cool beats on steamy nights
Vuenos Building 1F 2-21-7 Dogenzaka
Tokyo, TOKYO PREFECTURE 150-0043
Phone: +81 3 5458 5963 / +8
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If
you like to party and boogie to some good beats
then this place is for you. With a decent offering
of food and drinks available, you can re-energize
while you rest but don't expect the music or boppers
to stop dancing. Depending on the night, hipsters
can get down to hip-hop, techno and increasingly
popular Latin beats and rhythyms. A cover charge
of JPY1,000 is levied on weekends, with the occasional
live band stirring up excitement. There's a cozy
VIP room for those in the know with parties welcome.
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