Lamp Bar

Nara, Japan

• No.23 Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023

Back in 2015, Michito Kaneko was named the world’s best bartender at the Diageo Reserve World Class cocktail competition. His own place, set in the quiet city of Nara, has an impressive selection of bottles on the back bar and a replica copper pot still. There's no menu, but Kaneko and his team are on hand to talk through your preferences, then shake, stir, build or throw a completely bespoke cocktail on the spot.

Key Information

• Average price per cocktail $15
• Evening: Mon – Sun
• +81 742 24 2200

Location

26 Tsunofurichō, 1F Iseya Building, Tsunofurichō, Nara, 630-8224