SHOT BAR MAO -NERIMA-

Discussions of X JAPAN and other 90s visual kei and rock acts come naturally at SHOT BAR MAO -NERIMA- in Nerima. Behind the counter, the music-savvy owner fosters a welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere where regulars discussing their favorite bands sit comfortably alongside guests who may know little about the genre. Kept at a comfortable volume, the music creates an easygoing backdrop for unwinding over drinks.

The back bar carries an extensive lineup of whiskies and spirits, served as highballs, on the rocks, or cut with water to match each preference. Alongside well-known whisky labels like Yamazaki, Chita, and The Macallan, lighter refreshments abound, including lemon sours, unsweetened black tea highballs, and ginger highballs. Guests can also branch out with popular original cocktails or gather over shots of tequila and Kleiner Feigling, depending on the evening's energy.

Equipped with karaoke and darts, the venue functions just as well for singing and gaming with friends as it does for a quiet drink alone. Operating late into the night, it makes a convenient drop-in after work or an easy second or third stop on a night out, offering plenty of room to linger until the morning hours.