Eagle Suntory Lounge

If you’re a fan of speakeasies and unique experiences, visit the eagle! We luckily avoided a wait for two on a Friday night around 7pm and sat at the last few seats at the bar. A few minutes after we sat, a handful of couples came in and started waiting! We enjoyed the decor and overall experience. The cocktails were alright on average (but nothing like the intricate cocktails you’d find in New York City speakeasies... I don’t think that’s a thing here). My husband thoroughly enjoyed his whiskey - both Japanese brands yamazaki 18 yr and hibiki 21 yr. definitely pours which would’ve cost us way more in USA! We didn’t try the food. Our bartender was efficient and cordial. Lots of fancy tumbler shaking with the middle bartender. the host takes your coat for you when you enter, and you pay with him once the bartender gives him your bill.

Awesome little place! Step down the stairs and wait to be seated - you will be guided to your seats. Really nice small plates of different type of foods. A bit like tapas, but different. No English spoken, so be sure to have Google lens or command of basic Japanese.

Ready to pretend you're Don Draper after pitching an ad campaign in Tokyo? Come on down to Eagle Suntory Lounge. It's old school and quite a surprise considering the neon lights bathing you prior to descending the stairs.

Foreigner tip: I did the American thing and walked up to the bar and plopped down. Whoops. The staff will seat you.

They have an English menu with some cocktails your grandpa would've downed. Maybe even his grandpa. There's no shaker juggling or burnt thyme as part of the drinking experience. Just vigorous shaking, a serious attention to detail, and delicious, live-giving alcohol.

Not sure what to get? Say "Osu-sumae" which means recommendation. That was my favorite phrase pretty much everywhere.