Bar First

Whether you’re stopping in for a drink or settling in for a meal, Bar First offers pasta in carbonara, Japanese-style and meat-sauce varieties (1,000 yen), as well as a half Margherita pizza (600 yen). The pasta makes a more substantial meal, while the smaller pizza is a handy choice if you’re mainly drinking and want something to nibble on. The fried dishes include French fries (500 yen), fried chicken (700 yen), and fish and chips (900 yen.

There’s plenty of choice among the whiskies. Scotch options include The Glenlivet (1,000 yen), Bowmore (1,100 yen) and Ardbeg (1,300 yen), alongside Japanese whisky such as Chita (1,100 yen) and American Maker’s Mark (800 yen). Choose a pour by region or label, then find something to eat alongside it. Some diners say the bar works for a quick drink as well as a longer evening. For a bite, you can order pasta or pizza, or keep things simple with nuts (400 yen) or pickles (500 yen).