Ishi no hana

Quiet premium local cocktail bar. Make sure you get a seat at the bar. Owner/bar tender makes every cocktail himself - extreme passion and precision with every cocktail he makes. Lovely intimate space to have quiet conversations and watch the bartender work his magic. Recommendations: Sake Martini & Yuzu Green tea martini Well balanced cocktails - infusing a Japanese touch to the classics

Very cozy bar with expetional cocktails. One of the best i ve ever been. Be aware, that the entrance is a bit hidden

One of the signature bars in Tokyo with an internationally renowned bartender owner. Seiko used one of his creations for a watch face in the Presage limited series edition. Very friendly and helpful staff, I am always happy to return.

If you're using Google Maps to find this place via walking directions, it might be wrong. The entrance to this bar is to the LEFT of 7-11's entrance. There should be a sign that says YOGI BLDG 2. IT IS NOT BEHIND 7-11. If you're going behind 7-11, you're going the wrong way! (Learned the hard way) We went to Bar Centifolia for the flashy drinks but came to Bar Ishinohana several days later to try a normal bar. This bar makes far better tasting drinks and has a way bigger selection than Bar Centifolia. Would recommend this place 10x over if you want tasty drinks. They served us a tiny bowl of chicken soup with our drinks which was surprising, but somehow, it worked really well. Wife and I both ordered 2 drinks. Highly recommend putting in a reservation and stopping by here one of your evenings if you come to Shibuya. It's only about 15 mins from Shibuya Scramble.

Love that bar. Everything is perfect. The lounge ambiance, the staff, and of course the amazing cocktails. Be aware that some entry fees are requested (around 500¥ per person), but some tiny food is offered with the cocktails.

These gentlemen can make cocktails. Ordered my classic boulevardier. Up to par. The next cocktail was a mix of Yuzu and matcha. Tasted like an alcoholic matcha drink. Next up their original cocktail "Oribe" was a milky matcha alcohol treat. The barmen and women very professional. Book in advance! I only managed to get a bar seat on a Tuesday night.

First time in a cocktail bar in Tokyo, went there at random due to Google Maps suggestions and this is really what I wanted. A cozy bar underground with a nice atmosphere, really good cocktails. Of course the counter seats are the best. 500 yens cover charge but it's not like it's relevant lol

Excellent spot. The cocktail list is intoxicatingly extensive and each drink was really tasty. The fresh fruit libations were really refreshing. For the old fashioned drinks, I'd recommend letting them sit for a minute to let the ice melt.

Cool bar in Shibuya. Was a bit hard to find but was a cool spot. Definitely some locals as well and not just a bar full of foreigners like a lot of trendy spots. I personally found it a bit expensive and thought some other bars I went to were better. Maybe I didn't order the right drinks, but I was not mind blown. The matcha martini was a bit sweet for my taste. The wasabi drink was cool and the wasabi flavor was mild but worked. I just didn't find the drinks particularly impressive and I think there is cover charge as well. I think it's a better spot if you know the people that work there.

Ishinohana is simply the best cocktail bar in Shibuya. Not far from Shibuya Station, in a cozy basement, you will find Bar Ishinohana. At Ishinohana you can pick from their imaginative menu or you can just tell the bartender what you like and he will make you something amazing.

Best friend and I decided to check this place out during recent trip in Japan. It had shown up on a few lists of best cocktail bars in Tokyo and they were definitely correct. The inside is fairly small, but by American standards not by Japanese bar standards. So if you go on a busy evening you may have to wait a bit to get in. It only took us about 20 minutes or so to get in and were greeted by extremely polite mixologists and waiters. The menu was pretty easy to understand and the staff understood some English as well. I tried 2 of their cocktails (can't really translate names) and was very impressed by both. The level of care and attention to detail is definitely what sets this place ahead of most. This would be a great place to try if you're a cocktail fan or heading there for a nightcap.

Bar Ishinohana has been my favorite bar in the Japan for the past seven or eight years. I go at least once a year, and I have never had a disappointing drink here. From the classics, to the featured seasonal specialities, there is something here for everyone. There are several menus: classics, mojitos, martinis, and other seasonal menus that you will be handed upon being seated. My favorites include the rose petal mojito with freshly clipped rose petals and real gold leaf, the gooseberry martini because I love gooseberries, hojicha infused vodka with fresh persimmon, and Japanese black pepper martini. If you don't like the taste of alcohol at all, then the Nutcracker would be the drink for you. It tastes like Pistachio ice cream. Watching the bartender work is a treat itself. He is a master at his craft. He will take special requests as well if he has the ingredients available. I have never had a drink I disliked here. You need a reservation. Don't just try to walk-in as it's very likely the place will be full up. Five plus years ago walk-ins were possible, but not anymore. There is a table charge of about 500 円 per guest. Think of it like a tip. You will get a tiny snack for it too. That's nothing compared to the seating charges at the famous Ginza bars. The regulars are also really friendly. Being in such tight quarters, I usually end up chatting to strangers here with a mixture of Japanese and English. It's always a good time! My only complaint is that it's Japan, so people can smoke in here. It's a small bar, so that can really puts damper on your visit here. This is a solid cocktail experience though, and the customer service is excellent, so I will continue to return year after year.

Tiny bar with a quiet and intimate atmosphere - perfect for a date. Cocktails were around 12$ to 15$ each. Staff are very welcoming and speak good english. Even though it is located in Shibuya, it was a little hard to find yet worth the search. They have a great selection of liqueurs and seasonal cocktails made with fresh fruit and herbs. We got the Hibiki 12, a raspberry lemongrass margarita, a strawberry martini and strawberry pisco sour (all exceptional). The drinks also came with a snack - sliced potato and sausage. Come early and ask to sit by the bar to watch the bartenders make the drinks.

I'm surprised that there's no reviews written for this place yet. My bf and I were really looking forward to trying this mixology bar. We watched some videos about this place, and the way they made their drinks looked so perfected and delicious. I was really disappointed with their service. Luckily we were seated right away, and this place is effin' TINY. It's a long stretched bar with some high bar tables on the sides, and when I say sides...I mean literally on the wall, and a what seemed like a VIP section in the far back. Which is just 2 open tables that had more space than anywhere else. I guess there is one main bartender, and the 2 other guys were the ones to clean up and take orders. It took about 20 minutes for 1 drink. Drinks can range from like 13-20 or so bucks. I ordered the Sophia 1,340 Yen- Yogurt liqueur, Perilla liqueur, fresh pineapple juice, passion fruit liqueur. It was really good. Smooth, creamy, super tasty. Sad that it ended so soon. Bf got the: Kurosawa 1,340 Yen- Yamazaki, cherry brandy, lemon, benedictine D.O.M Super strong, but he enjoyed it. We were also served some mini scones to munch on as we drank. The tables here are super small and uncomfortable. Our shoulders were against the wall the whole time, or else we'd be in the way. With our empty glasses and scone ramekins, the 2 other employees noticed. What did they do? Look back down and continue to serve other people. We were literally sitting there for 15 minutes waiting for someone to come and they never did. We literally made eye contact with the employees about 5x just waiting for them to come over, and nope! My bf and I were ready to order our next drink & everything, and that never happened. Finally, I called the guy over and he rushed. I told him we wanted the check and he pretty much responded with, "Oh really? I am so sorry..." -___- PFT. Left the joint not ever wanting to go back.

Yet another 5 star review for this small cocktail bar near Shibuya station... Saturday night at 9pm and the place was half empty (crazy slow), which is possibly why my drinks arrived mere minutes after ordering each. No complaints here. Glass of ice water provided after drink two. English menus for everything - monitor menu, martini menu, regular and special cocktail menu, food menu... I shall return with others! Wait staff were super attentive and efficient!

Based on an article I read online, I knew I wanted to check out Ishinohana for cocktails. It has a sleek atmosphere and no more than 25 seats. There were two bartenders for the full space. My husband and I stayed about an hour and a half and tried some great cocktails. I'd definitely recommend the Earl Grey Smash and the Ishinohama Old Fashioned. They have an English menu. I also thought our service was great and had no trouble getting anyone's attention. Prices were a notch below a swanky, comparable bar in NYC. Only down side - though this is throughout Japan - is that smoking is permitted. In this tiny space, that made it hard to avoid.

I make it a point to visit this bar whenever I can. Located a bit from Shibuya proper, the area is quiet and less chaotic than the main street. The Bar is located on the B1 level of a pretty nondescript building but the shiny menu on the ground floor shouldn't make Ishi no Hana too difficult to find. The interior (Smoking only) is dim yet warmly lit, has a lovely wooden bar counter and a few small tables. The entire space is very narrow, so I would recommend the bar counter for drinks. The staff keep everything looking meticulous which is definitely a plus. My favorite original cocktail here is called the "polar star" because it uses one of my favorite (but difficult to find in Japan) liquors - Aquavit. This icy cold, aromatic and citrus infused cocktail was my introduction to higher end cocktails many, many years ago. For a bit of a spectacle, order the Claudia - a rum-based cocktail with a hand cut, elaborate fruit topper and the entire peel of one lime winding down the entire length of your glass. For those that prefer the classic cocktails, the bartender here knows his stuff. From sidecars to cosmopolitans, he can suggest almost anything to suit your mood. In addition, he has some interesting infusions and lesser seen liquors that he is more than willing to give you a taste for if you get a good rapport going. (I was introduced to a lovely floral gin from france during my last visit.) Lastly, they keep a rotation of seasonal fruit at the bar counter so patrons can order from a variety of fresh fruit cocktails and drinks. Food is composed entirely of small bites which go well with drinking, but be sure to eat first! While not a place for tweens, they were very accommodating to two of our (very well behaved) younger diners - providing them with lots of non-alcoholic cocktails and snacks Good, attentive service with lots of good drinks, relaxed interior and well versed bartender. I only wish it were a bit less smoky, but that is unavoidable.

Hung out in Tokyo with friends Wednesday Evening whom know I love a killer cocktail. They strongly recommended Ishinohana. This bar specializes in cocktails made from fresh seasonal fruit - clearly an experience I had to have while in Tokyo. We arrived 10 PM ish. Could not find the place that easily; however, called the bartender and he met us. He then proceeded to guide us here. So, if you get lost? Just ring up the bartender and he will fetch you. We reserved a wonderful intimate table in the back that comfortably accommodates 4. I was very content here. Seconds after being seated they presented us with their fresh fruit offering of the evening. The strawberries had a delicious scent and it was clear that I wanted a fresh strawberry martini. And - my nose was correct. This drink was DELICIOUS. There were complementary hos d'oeuvres placed in front of us 1/2 way through the first cocktail. Lovely and tasty touch. Cocktail number 2 was a rose martini. It was wonderful. Fact is every drink served Wednesday evening qualified for 5 stars. There were multiple cocktail menus all printed in English. I saw 30+ drinks that would satisfy me. For cocktails of this stature prices were excellent. Service was flawless. I shall definitely return (multiple times). Clearly a solid 5 star experience.

I'm a bit surprised by Ayumi S' review of Bar Ishinohana. I thought the service was fantastic (as such with the majority of Japanese businesses.) A note to you Ayumi S, in Japan you have to ASK (aka sumimasen) Ishinohana is a wonderful little cocktail bar right in Shibuya close by to the JR rail station. I came here twice actually during my stay in Tokyo. The first time I came here was just for a quick drink with my GF before she flew back out to the states. Luckily for her, she was wearing workout clothes and the staff didn't mind at all. We sat near the end of the bar by the small table for two. The two staff members working behind the bar are really the barbacks whereas the owner and bartender Ishigaki-san is the star. Although we planned to come to this bar anyways, we were told by a few others we met during our stay in Japan that this bar is very famous in Japan since the owner had won a few international competitions. I ordered a Japanese Old Fashioned, which was a mushroom infused Nikka whiskey with maple syrup, and Angustura bitters while the GF ordered a "Shiso" Green Smash, which was a vodka base with passion fruit, shiso green, a lemongrass cordial, lime juice, and tonic water. As Ishigaki-san was preparing our drinks (under a spotlight btw, a common theme in higher end bars in Japan), we were served a small portion of potato soup. The soup was served cold as a refresher since Japan is pretty humid in June. The Japanese Old Fashioned was essentially a well made Old Fashioned with a slight twist. You could somewhat taste the shitake mushroom infusion while the maple syrup cuts the bitterness that would come through. I also enjoyed the mushroom garnish with the drink. I also liked how the ice was hand cut. My GF stated she loved her drink and proceeded to become sad as her flight loomed over. Pricing is quite reasonable too. Drinks are priced at around 1300 yen and up depending on what you order, not much different than say Washington DC, NYC, LA, etc. We also struck up a conversation with the owner regarding his appearance on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations a few years ago as well as just normal chit chat. On my second visit before my flight back to Washington DC, I ordered up a few classics, an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan. Both were well balanced and delicious. The owner was surprised to see me again and we had a conversation about everything from Japanese tastes to American bourbon. Honestly, this is a great drinking establishment and a memorable end to my trip to Japan. I'm sorry to see that Ayumi S had a bad experience, but from my few weeks spent in Japan, you cannot expect them to come to you if you are a Westerner. Simply asking and saying excuse me in Japanese goes a long way. As far as cocktails go, were they the best I've ever had? Best in Japan? Not the best per say, but well executed and worthy of a visit.

This bar is spectacular -- easily the best I've visited in Asia. (Yes, that's an arbitrary distinction.) Classy, professional, and exceedingly precise as the Japanese are wont to do. I was lucky to be there when nobody was smoking, though. You might want to be better dressed than you would normally. I was a little uncomfortable in a sweater and tee. For a fellow traveler, I'd recommend ordering a cocktail you don't recognize, rather than one of the classics. I'm told they literally have their own farm to supply some ingredients.

I came here after watching Anthony Bourdain's The Perfect Cocktail. As an avid cocktail lover, I knew I had to give it a shot. He had ordered the Claudia and called it a $25 cocktail, so I came in expecting it to pay a lottt. My bro and I arrive at around 6:30-7pm on a Wednesday in January. There was no wait and the restaurant worker took our coats and my purse immediately and seated us at the bar. Not sure why that other girl complained about lack of space, it's Tokyo... Everything is cramped. But this bar felt spacious compared to other places I'd been or even the train. It was really fine for size. They handed us 4 different menus and some sausage-creamcheese-cracker apps on toothpicks. Those were pretty bomb. I went straight to the house cocktails section and noticed the Claudia was 1550¥, or about $13.50. That's an INCREDIBLE price - I'm from Chicago and have paid more for shit cocktails. I ordered it, the waitress wrote it down on a slip of paper and passed it to the master mixologist (owner?). He immediately started this beautifully crafted drink. When it arrived it was incredible - very smooth. All the flavors blended together perfectly. I noticed while he was making it that he didn't taste-test at all... He's that practiced. My brother ordered the Oribe (green tea, gin, milk/cream, gold flakes) which was delicious too. Light and refreshing. Since the drinks were so cheap we ordered another round. I got the Saudege (?) with cachaca. It was good but uber citrusy. The mixologist did a fab job of making it smooth and not too acidic. It was light and citrusy. My brother for his second ordered the gin & tonic. I didn't try it but he said it was mixed well with a hint of lime. The crowd was mostly couples of salesmen in groups. When we left at 9:30ish, it started getting a little rowdy but mostly it was quiet.