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About this place
Sencha’s gentle astringency, gin’s botanicals and lime’s tartness come together in the sencha gimlet. At Bar Opus, tea and coffee lend familiar cocktails a different character: options include a tea White Lady, a tea gin and tonic, and a hojicha highball. One guest who tried the tea White Lady shared their impressions of comparing it with different gins. You can choose by tea flavour, or start with a classic cocktail you already enjoy and explore from there.
Coffee cocktails are another strong feature. The Irish coffee, singled out by several guests as a highlight, is listed at 1,600 yen. It makes a natural after-dinner choice, though you could also compare it with a coffee-vodka Black Russian or an espresso martini.
The seasonal gin and tonic has been praised for its moderate sweetness and clean finish. Bar Opus is an option not only for a leisurely evening cocktail, but also for a Friday lunch. The peat-smoked curry is available on its own or as a set with tea or coffee. The basement bar in Nishi-Ikebukuro has a quiet atmosphere that suits a solo drink. Let a tea- or coffee-based cocktail be the starting point for finding a new favourite.
