Low-Non Bar is decked out with all the trimmings of a classic Tokyo cocktail bar: moody lighting, wooden countertops, soft jazz, shelves lined with glittering glassware and attractive bottles of liquor, and a skillful bartender. The only difference is that the cocktails are low- or no-alcohol, but don’t worry, you’ll barely miss it with the selection of inventive drinks.
Low-Non Bar is run by Orchard Knight, which has seven other bars across Tokyo and Karuizawa, such as Cocktail Works Jimbocho. The idea behind this one is to have a healthier lifestyle without missing out on the nightlife. Cocktails are made with a diverse selection of ingredients – shrubs, non-alcoholic spirits, tea, infusions, and seasonal organic produce from farms around Japan.
The signature cocktail is the Low-non Bar. Served in a highly Instagrammable glass bird, it’s a mix of cranberry juice, berries, grapefruit, red paprika and the botanical drink Shrb Orange & Ginger. Make sure to try the Umami Virgin Mary as well, featuring non-alcoholic gin, fresh tomato, shiitake tea and black truffle salt. Cocktails range from ¥1,320 to ¥1,540.
There’s also a selection of food available, from bar snacks like olives and dried tomatoes (¥680) to heartier options like an assortment of sausages (¥1,100).