Hidden in a quiet street near Ningyocho station, Bar RENRi is a small modern Japanese speakeasy bar where everything is built around intention: connection, craft, and calm.
The name RENRi comes from the idea of “ren” (connection) and “ri” (reason/logic) – a place where technique and emotion meet behind the bar. Dim lights, a wooden counter, just a few seats: nothing is excessive, everything is deliberate.
What is Bar RENRi?
Bar RENRi describes itself as a Modern Japanese Bar, mixing classic cocktail culture with Japanese ingredients, traditions, and design. The interior is warm, minimalist, and quietly cinematic: wood, soft lighting, and a comfortable distance between each guest.
It’s the kind of place you go not for spectacle, but for crafted drinks and a focused atmosphere. Perfect if you enjoy bars where you can actually hear the ice, the shaker… and the person you’re talking to.
Craftsmanship at the counter
At RENRi, the heart of the experience is the bartender. Every cocktail is built to order with patience and precision, without rushing, and with a clear respect for the products used.
As I wrote in my Instagram caption, the bartender crafts every cocktail with passion, using plenty of Japanese ingredients: from local spirits to teas, herbs, and fruits. Expect twists on classics, seasonal ideas, and an immaculate style of mixology, balanced, expressive, but never overcomplicated.
If you’re into well-structured cocktails with a Japanese touch, this bar will sit right in your sweet spot.
The experience at RENRi
The room is small and intimate. Once you sit at the counter, time slows down. The music stays low, conversations are soft, and the whole bar feels like a little bubble just outside the rush of Tokyo.
This is not a loud or flashy bar. It’s more speakeasy energy with Japanese restraint: attention to detail in the glass, respectful service, and a very relaxed atmosphere. It works equally well if you come solo, as a couple, or with one or two friends who actually care about what’s in their glass.
Prices are fair for the quality and location, especially given the amount of work and product knowledge that goes into each drink.
Why you should visit Bar RENRi
- Modern Japanese cocktail bar with a clear identity and carefully curated menu.
- Plenty of Japanese ingredients in both spirits and modifiers: teas, fruits, herbs, and regional products.
- Intimate, calm atmosphere – ideal if you prefer crafted drinks over crowded “Instagram bars”.
- Great for solo bar-hopping around Nihonbashi and Ningyocho.
- A beautiful stop if you’re doing a Tokyo cocktail tour and want something different from Shibuya or Shinjuku.
Practical information
Bar name: Bar RENRi (バーレンリ)
Address: Yasukawa Building 1F,
3-6 Nihonbashi Tomizawacho,
Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0006, Japan
Area: Nihonbashi / Ningyocho
Nearest stations: Ningyocho Station (about 3 minutes on foot), Hamacho Station (about 7 minutes), Suitengumae Station (about 10 minutes).
Opening hours: 16:00 – 24:00
Closed: Tuesday & some Wednesdays (check before going)
Website: bar-renri.jp
Instagram: @tetta_bar.renri
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If you’re building your own Tokyo bar-hopping list, add RENRi near the top. Go early evening, sit at the counter, and let the bartender guide you through Japanese ingredients and signature serves.
And if you’re a bartender yourself, pay attention to the details: glassware, pacing, body language, how each drink is built. That’s where the real lesson is.
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- Tasting Japan – Part.1: Sake Studio Tokyo
- Tasting Japan – Part.2: Riverside Distillery & Stage Bar, by Ethical Spirits
More destinations coming soon, stay tuned for the next stop in the Tasting Japan series.