Bar B-10
Ebisu, Tokyo
Tucked a short stroll from Ebisu Station in one of Tokyo's quieter, lantern-lit side streets, Bar B-10 feels like a secret kept by local music lovers—a compact listening bar that blends kissaten warmth with a discerning record-collector's soul. Inside, low amber lighting, a worn wooden counter and close-knit seating invite you to settle in as the owner spins carefully curated vinyl ranging from hard-to-find jazz and soul to tucked-away Japanese folk and rare grooves; the room's analog sound system is treated like a sacred instrument, so every crackle and cymbal ring lands with satisfying clarity. The crowd here tends toward attentive listeners rather than loud conversation: regulars, exhausted salarymen, and travelers who have heard good things all come for the focused, intimate vibe. Drinks are thoughtful rather than flashy—neat cocktails, whisky flights and a respectful coffee menu nod to the kissaten tradition—making Bar B-10 an ideal late-night refuge for anyone in Ebisu who wants to experience Tokyo's music culture up close and without pretense.
Tucked a short stroll from Ebisu Station in one of Tokyo's quieter, lantern-lit side streets, Bar B-10 feels like a secret kept by local music lovers—a compact listening bar that blends kissaten warmth with a discerning record-collector's soul. Inside, low amber lighting, a worn wooden counter and close-knit seating invite you to settle in as the owner spins carefully curated vinyl ranging from hard-to-find jazz and soul to tucked-away Japanese folk and rare grooves; the room's analog sound system is treated like a sacred instrument, so every crackle and cymbal ring lands with satisfying clarity. The crowd here tends toward attentive listeners rather than loud conversation: regulars, exhausted salarymen, and travelers who have heard good things all come for the focused, intimate vibe. Drinks are thoughtful rather than flashy—neat cocktails, whisky flights and a respectful coffee menu nod to the kissaten tradition—making Bar B-10 an ideal late-night refuge for anyone in Ebisu who wants to experience Tokyo's music culture up close and without pretense.