SAKE BAR UENO SHŌJYŌ/
純米酒舗 上野 猩々

Ueno Shojyo is a bar specialising in junmai sake, run by an owner who holds both sake sommelier and wine sommelier qualifications and selects bottles from across Japan. The chilled sake line-up changes daily, while the bottles kept at room temperature are mainly kimoto and yamahai styles that can also be served warmed. Seating is an L-shaped counter only, and the bar says solo guests are welcome; the corner of the counter suits groups of three or four. Last orders are at 1:00 and the last entry is at midnight.

Good to know

• Guests who do not drink alcohol cannot enter on their own; the bar does not admit parties made up only of non-drinkers.
• The stairs up to the bar are steep, and the bar states that staff cannot help guests up or down them. It is not suitable for wheelchair users or anyone unsteady on their feet.
• Anyone who is already drunk will not be admitted.
• Table charge ¥500 per person, which includes a small appetizer.
• Last entry is at midnight and last orders are an hour before closing.
• Closed on Mondays and public holidays, and the bar may close early if ingredients run out.
• Payment methods and whether prices include tax are not stated on the official site.