Listening Bars in Tokyo: Vinyl, Cocktails and Late Nights

Meeting a friend for drinks and records in Tokyo? Start with Spincoaster in Ebisu, where conversation is welcome. For a quieter solo evening, Bar Martha asks guests to keep their voices down. Banten and A10 pair the music with cocktails; Grandfather's in Shibuya leans into 1970s rock, pop and soul. These seven listening bars take you from Ebisu to a late night in Roppongi. Choose by what you want to hear, who you're with and how much you want to talk.

vibe editorial — Tokyo · updated September 2026
Bar Martha
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Hours below are regular schedules. Check the venue's calendar for holidays and special closures.

Which Tokyo listening bar suits a quieter night?

Bar Martha in Ebisu asks guests to avoid loud conversation and noise. Choose it when listening is the plan; save the big catch-up for another evening.

Bar MarthaEbisu

Let the records take the lead at Bar Martha. The Ebisu bar asks guests to keep their voices down and leave indoor photography—including drinks and equipment—out of the evening. It opens 19:00–03:00 and doesn't take reservations. Summer and year-end breaks are exceptions to its usual daily schedule.

Vinyl listening sanctuary · Usual Friday: 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM · ¥¥
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Entrance is unmarked, look for Vera Heights Ebisu.

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Where can I find cocktails and a listening bar in Ebisu?

Banten puts jazz, soul and R&B alongside cocktails with Japanese ingredients. A10 also brings cocktails and selectors together. Meeting a friend and want to talk as well as listen? Spincoaster's Ebisu branch explicitly welcomes both. It has eleven seats, so don't assume space for a large group.

Bar 盤天(Banten)Ebisu

Head to the fifth floor near Ebisu station for Banten's twelve-seat record bar. Jazz, soul and R&B play through JBL 4344 speakers, with cocktails built around Japanese ingredients. The listed hours are 19:00–03:00. With so few seats, check its reservation page before making a plan.

Vinyl-centric cocktail haven · Usual Friday: 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM · ¥¥
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Focus on the music; it's all vinyl here.

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A10Ebisu

Head downstairs at A10 for a cocktail and the selector's choice of R&B, soul, jazz and more. Original cocktails round out the music-led evening. It opens daily from 19:00 to 03:00. Look at the current menu and reservation options before going.

Speakeasy-style record bar · Usual Friday: 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM · ¥¥¥
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Focus on the music, not conversation.

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Spincoaster Music Bar EbisuEbisu

For a night with music and conversation, try Spincoaster's fourth-floor Ebisu bar. R&B, alternative and hip-hop are the focus, with eleven seats around an L-shaped counter and windows looking out over the city. Listed hours are 19:00–02:00. Check the schedule for the night's selector or event; this is the Ebisu branch.

Hi‑res audiophile bar · Usual Friday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM · ¥¥
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Use the song request system. Explore their vast catalog.

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Which record bars can I visit in Shibuya?

Grandfather's is the choice here for 1970s rock, pop and soul, with a 17:00 start. At RECORD BAR analog in Dogenzaka, you can dig through records and request a track; it opens at 19:00.

Grandfather'sShibuya

Go downstairs at Grandfather's for 1970s rock, pop and soul, played one record at a time. The bar dates to 1971 and keeps much of that era's interior. Order a whisky and something to eat while listening. It opens Tuesday–Sunday, 17:00–02:00, with a break over the year-end holidays.

Retro Shibuya vinyl tunes · Usual Friday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM · ¥¥
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Write song requests on paper for the owner.

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RECORD BAR analogDogenzaka

Dig through the records and request a track at RECORD BAR analog, on the third floor in Dogenzaka. It's walk-in only, with daily hours of 19:00–03:00, a ¥1,000 table charge and drinks from ¥1,000. These are the details on the venue's current Instagram profile; its website still lists a 20:00 opening. Check the profile for updates before going.

Guest-requested records · Usual Friday: 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM · ¥¥
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Get there early to avoid weekend waitlist.

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Where can I listen to records late in Roppongi?

MUSIUM in Roppongi lists a 04:00 close Monday–Saturday. Its record collection and vintage speakers sit inside a room designed around a music-vault theme.

MUSIUM（ミュージーアム）Roppongi

MUSIUM puts records, vintage speakers and a long copper counter inside an industrial-looking room in Roppongi. Come for the record-bar setting and a cocktail. Listed hours are 20:00–04:00, closed Sundays. The venue directs guests to online reservations, so arrange the visit through its official site.

Industrial music vault · Usual Friday: 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM · ¥¥¥
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Arrive early for a better seat at the counter.

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How do I not get it wrong?

  • A listening bar isn't automatically a silent bar. Follow each venue's conversation and photography rules.
  • Check the current schedule, reservation terms and any cover charge. A music-led night can change with the selector or event.
  • Ask before requesting a track. We haven't confirmed a current request policy for every place here.
  • These are listed hours, not a live open-now check. Holiday closures and private events can change the plan.