Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2012

Don’t let the name fool you, matey: Sea Treasures Café (5-5-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-5474-5547; seatreasurescafe.com) has no jigging pirates swigging bottles of rum. This spacious and upscale lounge targets Roppongi’s ex-pat biz crowd and those looking for a reprieve from the club hits and pick up joints. Escape the chaos from the streets above and step into a cool, classic lounge bar with old school elegance and—more importantly—a killer daily happy hour from 3-8pm with all drinks costing ¥500. VIP booths are available, as are private rooms providing underwater treasure troves for 10-20 people. Sea farers and land lubbers alike will also dig the pan-Asian cuisine, offered alongside Italian specialty entrées and sides, as well as an extensive dessert selection.