Bomb Bar

You don’t need to be familiar with bourbon to enjoy choosing a drink here: you can simply describe your preferences and budget. Bourbon is the focus at Bomb Bar, and visitors have remarked on both the range of bottles and the recommendations tailored to their tastes. One guest who tried some older bottles said that sharing a budget first made it easier to choose, especially as a beginner. Another visitor also appreciated being asked what they liked before receiving a suggestion. Rather than trying to learn everything at once, start by telling the bartender what sort of drink you’re in the mood for and how much you’d like to spend.

The whisky selection extends beyond bourbon, with bottles including Yamazaki, Macallan 12 year, Bowmore 12 year and Laphroaig 10 year among the menu options. You can choose a particular whisky or a serve such as whisky and soda or bourbon and soda. One visitor recalled enjoying a highball without lemon. If you’re deciding between a straight pour, whisky on the rocks or another style, there’s room to ask the bartender what might suit your mood.

Cocktails and beer offer alternatives to whisky. A guest who ordered a Gin Buck noted that it had a generous amount of ginger, and seemed to enjoy the Gin and Tonic, too. The menu includes both drinks, as well as various beers, Shandy Gaff and Campari Beer. One visitor also ordered Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, a beer aged in bourbon barrels, and said they enjoyed it while hearing an explanation. That was an individual order, but whisky fans might find it interesting to ask about less familiar beers alongside the usual choices.

Light bites on the menu include mixed nuts, popcorn, potato chips and beef jerky. They’re options to consider if you’d like something to nibble on with a drink. The bar is compact; visitors who came in small groups describe a cosy space centred around the counter. Whether you’re settling in to explore bourbon or stopping by for one more drink after dinner in Ikebukuro, Bomb Bar may fit the occasion.