Dua Lipa visited Tokyo not only for her 2024 “Radical Optimism Tour” concerts but also in late 2023 for a combination of promotion and sightseeing. Various spots in Tokyo have appeared on her Instagram. What is the Tokyo music bar loved by the three-time Grammy Award winner?
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A record café and wine bar in Nakameguro. Staff DJs spin jazz, rock, electro, and classical music on vinyl. During the day, baristas hand-drip specialty coffee from carefully selected roasters, and in the evening, it operates as a wine-focused bar. Guests can enjoy natural wines selected by a sommelier, as well as various spirits and coffee cocktails.
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A cocktail bar featuring a collection of vinyl records from the 1950s to the 1970s. Dua comments, “It’s the kind of cocktail bar where you can leave everything up to the bartender. The menu is creative yet well-balanced; once you have one drink, you immediately want another.”
Grandfather’s Bar
A long-established bar featuring a collection of approximately 2,000 vinyl records, primarily focusing on 1970s rock, pop, and soul. Duer says , “I always find myself drawn here on my last night in Tokyo, ” and raves, “There’s a warm, relaxed atmosphere—it feels as if the city itself is sending me off with a ‘Have a safe trip.’ The whiskey selection is also fantastic.”
