Liquid Factory — Restaurant in Tokyo

Liquid Factory just opened a few months ago on a quiet side street of Shibuya. The place is casual and the interior is designed to look like a small warehouse or a factory. Don’t be fooled by its casual decor though because you’ll soon realize that a lot of attention to detail has gone into creating this place.

The bar menu mostly consists of craft cocktails although there are some mocktails and other drinks like beer. They have several signature cocktails that they always have on their menu as well as seasonal cocktails that change every few months. The owner and bartender Keita-san is warm and friendly and really takes the time to explain the menu. He understands that the descriptions on the menu alone may not help customers fully understand what the drinks are like and will kindly refer you to their Instagram account, which has photos of both the signature and seasonal cocktails. We went during the last week of their winter 2020 cocktail menu and ended up ordering a total of four seasonal drinks between the two of us. Each cocktail was creative, fun and delicious.

This bar is a great addition to a part of the city that was lacking in good cocktail bars and is a nice refuge from the craziness of the rest of Shibuya. The drinks combined with the quality of service that we received makes this one of our favorite bars in a city that is already filled with some of the best bars...

Really looked forward to coming here with my friend after the great reviews and we did, the drinks were great, unique cocktails, talented bartender, but we had a really bad experience unfortunately.

It wasn't a very welcoming vibe, we stood inside waiting for a seat and we were ready to order but we just stood there for a long time waiting for service and then a bar seat opened up as people were leaving, we asked if we can sit at the bar and they said yes but it just needs to be cleaned first then they will seat us.

We waited for it to be cleaned (which took awhile but it is okay we understand it is busy) then another couple asks if they can sit at the bar and the guy says it needs to be cleaned and actually it's for another customer (us) , then later when it was cleaned the staff ended up seating the newer people even though they came after us and we were promised the bar seat, then they seated us by the pillar.

It's not so much about being seated at the bar or not it is about ethics and we felt so embarrassed and upset about this.

You basically come here to experience a unique drink but beyond that there is no service or care, I believe it is just unfortunate we had such a...

I stumbled upon this bar while browsing the area, and I'm honestly disappointed I didn’t discover it sooner. Tucked away in a quiet, unassuming neighborhood just off the path from the more well-known Bellwood, this spot is a must visit.

I was a bit nervous there might be a line, but I got lucky and had the place to myself. That gave me the chance to chat with Keita — the brilliant, almost mad scientist behind the bar. His creativity is on another level.

I started with the Old Fashioned Chocolate Bar — easily one of the top 5 Old Fashioneds I’ve ever had. It literally tasted like a Snickers bar, in the best way possible. Rich, smooth, and incredibly balanced.

My second drink was wild in the best way — it tasted like a summer BBQ meets an al pastor taco. Sounds strange, but it worked. Keita’s flavor combinations are bold, surprising, and totally delicious.

Super friendly service, unforgettable drinks, and a vibe that feels like you’ve uncovered a secret — I can’t wait...