Dorobune

The spacious Dorobune features a long, stool-lined counter plus a few tables. Its speciality drinks are umeshu and sake, and the house-made rice-oil okonomiyaki is delicious and comes in vegetarian and vegan options, too. A self-described kakureya (Japanese for ‘hideout’) that’s celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Dorobune has a suitably relaxed vibe and the staff are welcoming. The bar is only open to ladies as well as their beloved dogs, and makes for a great respite from the craziness of Ni-chome’s wilder pockets. So if you’re looking for a bar to sit down and catch up with friends, this is it.