SEACLIFF（シークリフ）クラフトジン熱海蒸溜所 — Restaurant in Atami

I love gin and was excited to find a gin distillery in Atami! I was seated at the bar where Takuma san kindly explained the gins and served up excellent cocktails. It was great being able to see the distillery through the glass, and I ended up trying six different drinks on my first night. As a solo traveler, I really appreciated that he helped call a cab so I could get back safely.

I returned the next night with a friend, planning to stay for just one drink, but we ended up having 5–6 each! My friend left something at the bar, and Takuma san actually met us the next day to return it. We didn’t expect someone we just met to go so far for us.

I had some unexpected free time and decided to come back again to try the rest of the menu. My last drink was a classic Negroni, and it’s honestly one of the best I’ve had.

Also, don’t miss the food! The bread and butter were amazing, and the jerky was a perfect snack with the drinks.

If you love gin and are in Atami, I highly...

The good news is they make a fantastic gin. The bad new is their pricing.

¥1,200 for a gin on the rocks is the most I have paid anywhere in Japan, and I live here full time.

I bought a 500 ml bottle, and it cost me $36 (using ¥150 exchange rate). That 50% higher than what I pay for two bottles (750 ml each) of Bombay Sapphire gin at the station store. That's crazy. I paid less for a 700 ml bottle of TL Pierce Tokyo Dry Gin (57%...

Such a lovely distillery, staff were incredible kind and took the time to explain their gins despite a language barrier. They all are very passionate about their product and it is evident by what they have produced. I can not recommend them high enough if you have...