Did you know one of Tokyo’s newest bars has already been named among Asia’s 50 Best Bars? Punch Room Ginza, tucked inside the sleek Tokyo EDITION Ginza, has claimed the #36 spot for 2025. It’s a glamorous nod to cocktail history, reinvented with Japanese precision.

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A London Club Atmosphere in the Heart of Ginza

Designed by legendary hotelier Ian Schrager with architect Kengo Kuma, Punch Room balances theatrical flair with architectural elegance. The intimate space channels 19th-century London private clubs with rich walnut walls, low-slung velvet seating in mustard, emerald, and electric blue, and a warm, glowing atmosphere perfect for slow, luxurious evenings. This isn’t just another Ginza cocktail bar—it’s a transportive experience. The design invites lingering conversation and quiet indulgence, echoing the refined yet playful spirit of the drinks themselves.

Reinventing the World’s First Mixed Drink

Punch has seafaring roots, evolving from sailors’ rationed spirits into an aristocratic party staple. At Punch Room, that tradition meets Tokyo’s boundless creativity. The Wonderland menu explores the five pillars of punch—spirit, citrus, sugar, spice and tea—through rare Japanese ingredients.

A simple gin and tonic won’t cut it here. Punch Room’s menu pushes boundaries with creations like Big Red Dot, a layered mix of Akadama sweet wine, Nikka Coffey Malt, rich Okinawa-born awamori, mango and coconut tea—lush, velvety, and a little tropical. For something with a gentle kick, the Sansho Punch combines whisky with tingling sansho pepper, honey, clarified milk and the smoky depth of lapsang souchong tea. Each drink showcases Japanese ingredients in unexpected ways, reimagining classic punch traditions through a distinctly local lens.

Order a punch for yourself and it arrives in an elegant glass; order for two or more, and it’s served in a silver bowl with a ladle, meant to be shared—just as the drink was centuries ago.

A Bar Team with Global Credentials

At the helm is Yasuhiro Kawakubo, a veteran of multiple internationally acclaimed bars. His expertise weaves together Japan’s cultural history and global cocktail trends, making every sip both familiar and surprising. Whether you’re new to punch or a seasoned cocktail enthusiast, there’s always a story behind the drink in your hand.

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More Than Just a Bar

Punch Room is one of several culinary highlights inside Tokyo EDITION Ginza. For a pre- or post-drink bite, try Sophie at EDITION, a brasserie elevating seasonal Japanese ingredients, or head up to The Roof for Ginza’s first rooftop bar specializing in natural wines. The hotel itself is a striking collaboration of modern luxury and warm hospitality—worth exploring even beyond the bar.

Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 Official List

Punch Room at Tokyo EDITION Ginza

Hours: Sunday – Monday CLOSED, Tuesday – Thursday: 6pm – 12am, Friday – Saturday: 6pm – 2am
Location: 2-8-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku
Website: Punch Room

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