A quaint watering hole in the bustling neighborhood of Shinjuku, Albatross is a great place to share a few drinks with friends. While finding the bar might be a task, once you're here, all your efforts will be worth it. Though a little cramped, but with the Baroque style decorations, glistening chandeliers and an intimate vibe, this bar never fails to make each visit memorable. Its well-stocked bar boasts of an impressive collection of spirits, wine, and beers from around the world. You could also have a shot at the local sake, shochu, and umeshu, for an experience of Tokyo's own spirits.

A cozy little bar in a bustling street, Araku is a great place to catch up with friends over a round of drinks. Dimly-lit and rather small, with currency notes and pieces of post-its bearing fascinating messages from travelling customers from around the world, the ambiance of this bar is perfect to unwinding with a drink. Boasting an impressive selection of spirits and beers, you are certain to find a drink of your taste here. Along with great distilled spirits and brews, this bar also features a commendable selection of cocktails.

Drinking in Tokyo can really drain a budget quickly; so having easy access to cheap alcohol is quite indispensable. The Coins Bar offers all of its alcohol at an amazing 300 yen, and those savings go a long way if the party is going to last all night or move to a big nightclub later. The bar itself is small and simple with its décor, but everything is sure to look better after a few drinks! Fun times with friends, cheap drinks and food, and sometimes there is a DJ spinning various music—so what else needs to be said? Head on over and get the pre-festivities started!