THE GARDEN BAR — Restaurant in Kyoto

So ... I walked into this place not know where I was going, but it's in a 5 star hotel ... so ... It is very pricy. SO .. the thing is that I am traveling for 5 months, and I can afford their prices , but the question is do I WANT TO AFFORD those prices? .. That night I just wanted to relax .. so .. I had 2 different kinds of Sake. I had the Sakura Smokey Negroni, this came with some assorted nuts and a few infused Olives on the side. My total bill was 8800 YEN. Again ... it's a special place. It's very classy and has a clientele that one would assume are wealthy. I sat at the Bar and the staff are friendly, the mixologist is good at what she does and is super...

Beautiful Japanese style in a warm and inviting interior with a view of an exterior garden and gas fireplace to add to the ambiance.

Tsuyoshi is an incredible bartender making excellent suggestions outside of their menu when you cannot find what you want on the menu.

Let Tsuyoshi guide you on some great Japanese whiskies! The older Hibuki bottles get pricier with age, but if you are celebrating, they might be...

We had a fabulous lunch at The Garden Bar upon arrival at Hotel the Mitsui Kyoto. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and the service was friendly, welcoming and attentive. We also stopped by The Garden Bar for coffee and tea one afternoon and were able to enjoy it on the terrace. Both the indoor and outdoor areas of the...