INC & SONS — Restaurant in Osaka

One of the best bars I’ve ever been to. They’re making creative, delicious cocktails that are interesting. The bar asks patrons to read a sign upon entering stating that they’re a “listening bar” and with their expansive record collection you’ll want to just enjoy the ambiance. The music when my husband and I visited was Cymande, George Benson, Pink Floyd, and Bob James.

If you’re planning to visit and want to ensure a table, try to get there at or before 8pm. On Friday nights it tends to start filling up when people get off from working OT, about 9-10pm.

Make sure to order the wagyu old fashion as it was easily one of the best I’ve ever had. They take their mixology seriously at this bar and it’s apparent in the delivery. The attention to detail is unmatched.

Do not miss this bar if...

Cover charge 500JPY (but no snack for free) Really nice vibe and space, however the first cocktail I got (sons been kneez ) was extremely bitter and sour, either unbalanced or some ingredients were bad. I couldn't finish it, barely touched it. I asked for something else, was offered a drink with some grape in it supposedly (I wasn't told what it was), but it also had those super strong bitter notes, slightly countered by the sweetness but still quite unpleasant. I was charged for both cocktails. (Other places I've been would have taken the bad drink back and not charged for two). It's unfortunate, the place has character but it...

Almost has a speakeasy feel to it. Bartenders can go off menu if you so wish but as I found out, some cocktails are seasonal so won’t be available at certain time in the year. The cocktails are made with great care and are delicious. I haven’t found drinks this good since being in Japan. Atmosphere is calm, kind of seductive, a little pretentious but not aggressively so. They serve food too but I was only there for the drinks. I imagine the food would be good though. There’s an LP collection, hundreds of LPs, in the far corner and every so often the bartender goes and picks one out....