BAR GHETTO 『 月灯』

Had a genuinely lovely stay there and also got to speak a lot of Japanese with friendly locals.
Too bad trains dont run after Midnight!
Would recommend coming in with some understanding of Japanese if you want an even lovelier time!
Everyone is very open and helps with speaking.
The drinks are amazing for their price.

I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. We went here twice during our trip and they’ve been some of our favorite evenings in Japan. Okkun is the friendliest person we’ve met in Japan, he makes you feel welcome and will have a nice chat with you. Besides that the music is great and the crowd is really chill.

Okkun thank you so much for some great evenings. When we’re back in Tokyo, visiting bar Ghetto will be on top of our list. Okawari kudasai!

Stopped in here late on January 1st, cool atmosphere, owner was very friendly. If you're looking for something smaller that stays open until the small hours, this is a great choice.

So so glad we stumbled across this place and that we got chance to return at the end of our trip. The best bar in Shimokitazawa and run by the nicest, most fun guy.

I hope to be back soon to say ただいま. Kanpai Okkun!

Very cool bar that I have gone to twice now. It is my new go to place when I want a drink near my home in Shimo.
I met 2 bartenders and they are both incredibly nice and both recommended me great drinks.
Price is very reasonable and the drinks are strong.
Music was great both times.

If you want a small and cozy vibe and be surrounded by friendly people I highly recommend. An American guy went in on his own while we were there and just started chatting with other patrons so you can come here to make friends. (the other patrons do not tend to speak English however)

We had a great time and some good chats with the people there. The ramen was fantastic!

Debated writing this because I don't ever want this bar to get overrun with disrespectful tourists, but I had to show love to the best damn bar in Tokyo. I literally felt like I was with family in this bar and it was an AWESOME place. Feels like you're drinking in midgar from FF7. Iykyk

Lively dive bar with a great atmosphere. I stumbled across this place the 2nd night of my trip to Tokyo and went every single night after! The friendly owner cheers you happily with every drink. Can be very easy to talk with whoever is beside you. Enjoy the vibes throughout the night (or to the morning). Will definitely be back one day!

Unko is the man! We stumbled into this bar randomly and had one of the highlights of our trip. The bartender (Unko) is so friendly and welcoming, the drinks are cold and affordable, and you’ll end up rubbing elbows with people from all over the world. Such a special place. Definitely recommend you wander in here when visiting Shimokitazawa.

Such a fun bar! Lovely people, you’ll have a great time!!

Hands down, the best dive bar in ShimoKita. The bartenders and proprietor are part of the original bohemian culture that made the neighborhood stand apart from the commercial fluff elsewhere. The place is narrow, and you WILL be socializing with everyone else inside, so it's not a place for introverts! Bar is fully stocked with all kinds of spirits, and they will mix whatever your pleasure.

Small and cozy place. They serve coffee during the day. Start at 2. Staff speak english and always happy to learn you some japanese. Nice place to go if you want to make new friends.

Really nice bar, most friendly owner. Unfortunately we couldn't make it to the bar a second time even though we would've loved to. Nice music as well.

Came here with a local friend. Kind of felt like the neighborhood bar for bohemian early twenty-somethings in the area. Manu Chao albums playing. Great environment. Chill.

DING! Tequila time!
Excellent vibes and bartenders, chatty clientele, decently priced drinks. Open incredibly late, any time of the week.

So fun! Shut the box. IFYKYK

One of the best bars I'm Shimokitazawa. Top notch service, super friendly atmosphere and well priced.

Great local dive bar.

Hands down best bar in Tokyo. Local, friendly, unpretentious bar where the music is good, everybody is friendly and the drinks are reasonably priced!

Had a great time here. Friendly staff, good music, cozy atmosphere.. Couldn't ask for more. 楽しかった！