01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Opening its doors at 20:00 in Ota Ward's Yaguchi neighborhood, pepper offers a calm, unpretentious setting to savor a quiet drink. Centered around a cozy counter, the modest interior welcomes solo guests looking to nurse a glass in peace.
The back bar presents a versatile lineup of familiar staples and distinctive bottles. Whisky enthusiasts can explore classic Japanese pours like Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita, the robust depth of Nikka From the Barrel, Chichibu's Ichiro's Malt, or international selections like Kavalan and Jack Daniel's, making side-by-side tastings an easy option.
The gin shelf is equally deliberate, complementing Sui and Bombay with characterful bottlings such as Setouchi Lemon Gin and fruit-forward Whitley Neill Raspberry. The collection rounds out with liqueurs including Suze, Mistia, and Jossie, fragrant shochu such as Sekitoba and Torikai, and cold beer, all served neat, on the rocks, or mixed into cocktails.
With service continuing until 2:00, the bar makes an easy late-night stop to close out the day over a quiet nightcap.
