Virtù
39/F, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0004
Virtù is the guide’s choice for a Japanese bar experience with the scale and polish of a major hotel. Its cocktail identity sits between Tokyo and Paris: Japanese spirits and technique meet cognac, vermouth and French flavour traditions. The setting is equally deliberate, with an Art Deco-influenced room high above Otemachi. Time Out’s review describes both the city views and the breadth of the spirits collection. The programme has enough substance to make the address more than a skyline stop. Japanese botanicals appear in drinks, and the hotel describes locally developed vermouths made with a Yamanashi producer. For guests seeking greater privacy, a separate bar can accommodate up to twelve people. The main room itself seats sixty, so it should be chosen for its atmosphere and drinks rather than the intimacy of a tiny counter. Ordinary visits require no reservation. Admission is restricted to guests aged twenty and over, with a smart-casual code and no smoking. The published clothing restrictions include shorts, open sandals and sleeveless shirts for gentlemen. The current TableCheck link advertises a New Year’s event with separate terms; it should not be mistaken for a standard nightly reservation route.