Tokyo gay bars offer contrasting evenings in Shinjuku Ni-chome and Ueno. Ni-chome combines DJ music and dancing with quieter places for a drink, while Ueno has small counter bars for karaoke and conversation. Choose a neighbourhood for the music and atmosphere you want rather than trying to cover the whole city.
2-SHA baseFirst-timer-friendly MIX bar for guests in their 20s and 30s, with shisha and karaokeBar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
AiSOTOPE LOUNGEStanding bar.Club · Shinjuku Ni-chome
ArcHBar.Club · Shinjuku Ni-chome
モック(MOCK)Women-centred / Calm atmosphere / Friendly atmosphere / Conversation/socialising / FTM-linked community.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
GBCalm atmosphere / Counter seating.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
EAGLE TOKYOBrooklyn-style street-level bar. Closing November 29, 2026.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
EAGLE TOKYO BLUELively atmosphere / Solo visitors welcome / Groups welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
absórbSocial atmosphere / Diverse genders welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
OUTIntimate six-person gay karaoke bar, also available for small private bookingsBar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
PoplarCalm atmosphere / Jazz / Conversation/socialising / First visits welcome / Solo visitors welcome / Broad age range.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
ゆうき(YUKI)Relaxed atmosphere / Social atmosphere / Counter seating.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
AiiROCAFEStanding bar / First visits welcome / Solo visitors welcome / Multilingual visitors.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Bar E3MIX bar / Conversation/socialising / First visits welcome / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
2s CABIN 二丁目店(2S CABIN NICHOME)Social atmosphere / FTM-linked community.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Shot Bar G-pitFTM-linked community / Solo visitors welcome / Groups welcome.Café · Shinjuku Ni-chome
2s CABIN 本店(2S CABIN HONTEN)Social atmosphere / Trans community.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
cozyBar.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
GOALLively atmosphere / Singing and socialising / First visits welcome / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
ZAPPIICalm atmosphere / Dining available / Conversation/socialising / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
La tanyaCalm atmosphere / Wine-focused / Cheese pairings.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
のら蔵(NORAKURA)Mainly 30+ / Relaxed atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Bar SBBQuiet atmosphere / Conversation/socialising / First visits welcome / Solo visitors welcome / Counter seating.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
傳(DEN)Sake-focused.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Campy! Bar Shibuya PARCOMIX bar / Cheerful atmosphere / Drag culture.Bar · Shibuya
Arty FartySolo visitors welcome / Groups welcome.Club · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Campy!BarCheerful atmosphere / Drag culture / First visits welcome / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
WOW!Cyberpunk concept / Karaoke setting / Members’ setting.Café · Shinjuku Ni-chome
MARKLANDTerrace.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
ぎんきょう(GINKYO)Wine-focused / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
ANCHOR rainbow portMainly 20s–40s / Social atmosphere / Yuri books / shared interests.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
agitMainly 20s–40s / Women-centred / Singing and socialising.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
axxentCalm atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
BoLTaGKaraoke setting / Conversation-focused / Conversation/socialising.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
DIAMOND HOLICMainly 20s–30s / Women-centred.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
ICHARIBARFriendly atmosphere / First visits welcome / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
LexiconKaraoke setting / First visits welcome / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
dittoCalm atmosphere / Diverse genders welcome.Bar · Shinjuku 1-chome
ニューアオ(NEW AO)Mainly 20s–30s / Beginners welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
rubmlefishMainly 40+ / Relaxed atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Bar HoshioDining available / Gallery setting.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Bar.軒先(BAR. NOKISAKI)Standing bar / Diverse genders welcome / Diverse sexualities welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
MARROADMIX bar / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Bar Gold FingerWomen-centred.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
D-light TokyoBar.Club · Shinjuku Ni-chome
MaKerSMainly 20s–40s / Lively atmosphere / Social atmosphere / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
SqueezeMainly 20s–40s / MIX bar / Friendly atmosphere / First visits welcome / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
九州男(KYUSHU OTOKO)MIX bar / Groups welcome / Large venue.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
DonyokuUnhurried atmosphere / Foot baths / Hammocks.Café · Shinjuku Ni-chome
marohigeMIX bar / Cheerful atmosphere / Drag culture / Conversation/socialising.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
きゃんせ(KYANSE)Mainly 20s–40s / Friendly atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
在龍(ZAIRYU)Wine-focused / First visits welcome / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Cue!Mainly 40+ / Unhurried atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
GABMainly 30s–40s / Unhurried atmosphere / Singing and socialising / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
SAKU SAKUConversation/socialising.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
TRAP'Social atmosphere / First visits welcome / Diverse genders welcome / Diverse sexualities welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
はっちゃけ(HACCHAKE)MIX bar / Food and drinks / Dining available / Solo visitors welcome / Counter seating.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
BounceConversation/socialising / Social atmosphere / Members’ setting.Bar · Ueno
GENBAConversation/socialising / Social atmosphere / English assistance.Bar · Ueno
MAG MAGCounter seating.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
GATTConversation/socialising / SM/fetish interests.Bar · Ueno
AVANTGARDE TOKYOMIX bar / Lively atmosphere / Drag culture / First visits welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
BOILERROOMSocial atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
はじめ(HAJIME)Mainly 20s–40s / Conversation/socialising.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
もふもふ(MOFUMOFU)Mainly 20s–40s / Social atmosphere / First visits welcome / Idol interests.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
ブッとびバニー(BUTTOBI BUNNY)Cyberpunk concept / Shisha concept.Café · Shinjuku Ni-chome
1nessCalm atmosphere / Lively atmosphere / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
dudeConversation/socialising.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
CASAMainly 30s–40s / Calm atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Dragon Men고고보이 공연이 있는 동네 바Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
DJ Bar Bridge ShinjukuBar.Club · Shinjuku Ni-chome
ParupunteCalm atmosphere / Lively atmosphere / Karaoke setting / Social atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
SynapseMainly 30s / Beginners welcome.Bar · Ueno
Kab'sKaraoke setting / Conversation-focused / Conversation/socialising / Broad age range.Bar · Ueno
ALAMAS CAFÉFirst visits welcome / Solo visitors welcome / Diverse sexualities welcome.Café · Shinjuku Ni-chome
BridgeCalm atmosphere / Social atmosphere / Terrace / Gym/fitness interests / Films.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
FWLFood and drinks / Counter seating.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
New SazaeRetro decor/music / Disco/dancing.Club · Shinjuku Ni-chome
スナック光(SNACK KOU)Snack bar popular with men in their 30s–50s, with fundoshi nights every TuesdayBar · Ueno
GreendayzFriendly atmosphere.Bar · Ueno
8-ACE-First visits welcome / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
GANTZFood and drinks.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
JOYNERMainly 30s / Lively atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
MARU-TALively atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Orange PubMainly 40s–50s / Muscular/stocky clientele / Stocky/bear tastes / Unhurried atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
SEVENTHMainly 30s–40s / Conversation/socialising / Social atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
おむすびBar八『はち』(OMUSUBI BAR HACHI)Dining available / Solo visitors welcome / Rice-ball food bar.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Tac's KnotCalm atmosphere / Art setting.Bar · Shinjuku 3-chome
Suzu BarJazz / Social atmosphere / International visitors.Bar · Kabukicho
OkamarutoCalm atmosphere / Book cafe.Café · Shinjuku 3-chome
awatoFood and drinks / Dining available / First visits welcome / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
meowMainly 30s–40s / Social atmosphere / Referral-based setting.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
に〜ぶい(NIIBUI)Mainly 30s–40s / Conversation/socialising.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
cafe&bar VOICEConversation/socialising / Solo visitors welcome / Non-drinkers welcome.Café · Shinjuku Gyoen
Nyassle BARBar.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
HistericaSocial atmosphere.Bar · Yushima
上州男(JOSHU OTOKO)Singing and socialising / Social atmosphere.Karaoke · Ueno
いずみ(IZUMI)Singing and socialising / Conversation/socialising.Bar · Ueno
INDULGEMainly 20s–40s / Wine-focused.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
NAKED TOKYOBar.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
あじゃら(AJARA)Mainly 30s–40s / Women-centred / Unhurried atmosphere / Wine-focused / Food and drinks.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
ASAHIMainly 30s–40s / Lively atmosphere / Friendly atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Bar-3GMainly 30s–40s / Calm atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
かなさ(KANASA)MIX bar / Okinawan mood.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
ガハハ(GAHAHA)Lively atmosphere / Social atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
GadgetMainly 30s–50s / Calm atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
ポップス(POPS)Mainly 30+ / Lively atmosphere / Singing and socialising / Social atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Lily and..MIX bar / Relaxed atmosphere / Food and drinks / Conversation/socialising.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Bar TigerMainly 20s–70s / Lively atmosphere / Singing and socialising / Social atmosphere.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
あげモン上野(AGEMON)Conversation/socialising.Bar · Ueno
BAR COZYKaraoke setting / Social atmosphere.Bar · Ueno
KamingMainly 30s–40s / Calm atmosphere.Bar · Ueno
RESTMainly 30s / Calm atmosphere / Lively atmosphere.Bar · Ueno
くまちゃん(KUMACHAN)Dining available / Conversation/socialising / Films.Bar · Ueno
TQJKaraoke setting / Conversation/socialising.Bar · Ueno
かずの仔。(KAZUNOKO)Lively atmosphere.Bar · Ueno
It's StyleKaraoke setting / Social atmosphere.Bar · Ueno
直 NAOConversation-focused / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Ueno
HIPS LIPSSocial atmosphere / Referral-based setting.Bar · Ueno
ニュー兜(NEW KABUTO)Social atmosphere / Fundoshi themes.Bar · Ueno
やしの実(YASHINOMI)Unhurried atmosphere / Conversation/socialising / Okinawan mood.Bar · Ueno
INNOCENT MANMainly 50+ / Calm atmosphere / Social atmosphere / Miyuki Nakajima fans.Bar · Ueno
Midnight EscapeNeon-style café bar with genderless cast, non-alcoholic cocktails and dessertsCafé · Shinjuku Ni-chome
AgehaLively atmosphere / First visits welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Lollipop LipsKaraoke setting / Conversation-focused / Conversation/socialising.Bar · Ueno
空庵 Ku-aNGay bar with Tuesday oji-waka nights, games and unlimited karaokeBar · Ueno
Yukichi BarFriendly atmosphere / Retro decor/music / Trans community.Bar · Kabukicho
PAGODA TOKYOKaraoke setting / Social atmosphere / Korean assistance.Bar · Ueno
おわん -owan-Unhurried atmosphere / Conversation/socialising.Bar · Ueno
金太郎(KINTARO)Singing and socialising / Social atmosphere / Members’ setting.Bar · Ueno
TakeⅡKaraoke setting / Conversation/socialising / Members’ setting.Karaoke · Ueno
BAR 盃 -SAKAZUKI-Sake-focused / Conversation/socialising.Bar · Ueno
唐変木(TOUHENBOKU)Singing and socialising / Conversation/socialising.Bar · Ueno
Kingdom TokyoAdult show bar in Ni-chome featuring pole dance, go-go and drag performancesBar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
Ashura Bar 上野店Men-only / Karaoke setting / Social atmosphere.Karaoke · Ueno
ZAZAMainly 20s–70s / Calm atmosphere / Social atmosphere / International visitors / Korean operator.Bar · Ueno
DomaniMainly 30s–70s / Relaxed atmosphere.Bar · Ueno
Shinjuku DialogueConversation/socialising.Café · Shinjuku 3-chome
Bar POPSocial atmosphere.Bar · Ueno
とぐろ(TOGURO)Lively atmosphere / Singing and socialising.Bar · Ueno
待夢(TIME)Singing and socialising / Conversation/socialising.Karaoke · Ueno
上野歌酒場 men's bar 2秒3(2BYOU3)Mainly 30s–50s / First visits welcome / Solo visitors welcome.Karaoke · Ueno
KamariSocial atmosphere / Diverse genders welcome / Diverse sexualities welcome.Bar · Shinjuku Ni-chome
上野ちゃお(CIAO)Ueno karaoke bar with English-speaking service and monthly adults-only theme nightsBar · Ueno
KiRALYSocial atmosphere.Bar · Ueno
EmotionKaraoke setting / Social atmosphere.Bar · Ueno
BOVISocial atmosphere / Retro decor/music / Taiwanese operator / Broad age range.Bar · Ueno
GaBBy the Live!Mainly 20s–40s / Social atmosphere / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Ueno
ししまる(SHISHIMARU)Mainly 20s–50s / Muscular/stocky clientele / Stocky/bear tastes / Lively atmosphere / Conversation/socialising / First visits welcome.Bar · Ueno
与っ太³(YOTTA 3)Friendly atmosphere / Social atmosphere / International visitors / First visits welcome / Solo visitors welcome.Bar · Ueno
AGUOkinawan mood.Bar · Ueno
多っ粋(TASSUI)Sake-focused.Bar · Ueno