HELLO! TOKYO TOURS TOP PICK | CABIN NAKAMEGURO

If you’re taking a stroll by Tokyo’s cherry tree-lined Meguro river, keep your eyes open for CABIN. This cozy bar in Nakameguro offers an incredibly wide range of whisky and delicious handcrafted cocktails in a relaxed, intimate setting.

CABIN Nakameguro is an exquisite whisky bar founded by the team behind the trendy Daikanyama eatery Cedros, The two founders and brothers grew up between the West Coast and Japan, which explains the distinctly American vibe felt throughout the lodge’s rustic interior. The dim lighting and natural wood paneling gives CABIN a warm and cozy atmosphere. The walls are decorated with artistic carved wood hunting trophies, and you’ll find many vintage trinkets and decorative objects across the space. Comfy chairs and a crackling virtual fireplace complete the setting, making us feel right at home.

The bar offers a wide variety of exceptional whiskies from around the world, with special mention for some very rare Japanese bottles. Cocktail-wise, the menu doesn’t disappoint either. Brazilian-born head bartender (and jiu jitsu fighter!) Sullivan Gouvea has been taking inspiration from Japanese culture since the moment he started his life in Tokyo. His different encounters with “Wa” (or Japanese-ness) bring an exceptional twist to his creations, borrowing from traditional ingredients such as konpeito (Japanese sugar candy), wasanbon (fine-grained Japanese sugar) or sometimes even wasabi. Whisky cocktails are obviously the focus at CABIN, but the bar also offers a wide range of other delicious options if whisky is not your thing. Like for instance their signature Wild Corpse Reviver, made with Monkey 47, Lillet, Cointreau, lemon juice and absinthe.

Great drinks, great music and a trendy international crowd, CABIN has it all. Put this stylish bar on your list for your next night out in Nakameguro.