Bars & Nightlife · Nishi-Shinjuku

Shot Bar Zoetrope ショットバーゾートロープ

Nishi-Shinjuku whisky bar with more than 300 Japanese whiskies, many long discontinued, and silent films projected on the wall, run by whisky obsessive Atsushi Horigami.

Hours17:00-23:45

ClosedSunday, public holidays

PriceWhisky (single pour): ¥1,200
Cover charge: ¥600

Getting thereShinjuku Station (West Exit), 6 min

Time needed1-1.5 hours

Best timeEarly evening

Address3F Gaia Bldg, 7-10-14 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo

About

Zoetrope is a pilgrimage site for Japanese whisky fans. The narrow third-floor room has shelves bulging with over 300 Japanese bottlings, from current releases to closed-distillery rarities like Karuizawa and Hanyu, and the owner happily guides you through tasting flights. Silent films and old animation play on a screen while you drink, which suits the name. Prices are reasonable for the rarity, and pours are available in half measures for exploration.

Highlights

300+ Japanese whiskies including discontinued bottlings
Silent films screened on the wall
Expert, English-friendly guidance
Half pours for tasting

Tips

Closed Sundays and holidays (some Mondays too)
Cover charge applies
Ask for a flight comparing distilleries
Rare bottles are priced individually: check before ordering

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