Japan might have a reputation for Michelin-worthy cuisine, but that doesn¡¯t mean the country¡¯s bartenders are sitting on their hands.
At an April 28 ceremony held in Bangkok and , Shinjuku¡¯s Bar Benfiddich was named the best bar in Japan and fifth overall in Asia by the .
Hong Kong¡¯s took top honors for the second year running, but Japanese bars accounted for six of the top 50 spots, including Nara¡¯s at No. 20 and Shibuya¡¯s The SG Club at No. 21, and a further nine made the cut of the top 100.
While eight Tokyo-area bars made up the lion¡¯s share of Japanese awardees, appraisers also recognized watering holes in the country¡¯s smaller cities, including Aomori¡¯s (No. 67), Nara¡¯s (No. 74) and Gifu¡¯s (No. 92).
With so many top-shelf cocktail bars to choose from, perhaps imbibers in Japan won¡¯t be tempted any longer toward roÂá¨-nomi (drinking out on the street).
The full Asia¡¯s 50 Best Bar 2022 List can be found on .
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