Mizunara: The Library

Founded by Masahiko Endo, one of Japan’s great bartending masters, Mizunara now runs under Italian head bartender Massimo Petovello, who learned the Japanese way directly from Endo himself. The space channels Ginza through dark wood imported from Japan, plush leather seating, and an outdoor garden furnished with barrels from Suntory. Behind the bar, over 700 bottles line the walls—Japanese, Scotch, Taiwanese, American—alongside a curated selection of shochu and sake. Drinks are built from scratch before your eyes with hand-cut ice catching the low light. Classic cocktails, signatures and bespoke creations are all executed with the patience of artisans who measure success in return visits, not speed.

Tatler Tip

The bar offers light snacks like cheese crisps, but the real sustenance here is the chance to sit at the counter and let the team guide you through their private cask exclusives or build something tailored to whatever you’re craving.