PURPLE DOOR is a casual bar in Nakano, with drinks ranging from awamori coffee shochu and lemon sours made with house-infused lemon liquor to whisky, plus snacks. Some guests new to bars say they enjoyed their visit.

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01 / ABOUT THE PLACE

About this place

Choose a familiar whisky, or try a drink with a more personal touch. At Nakano bar PURPLE DOOR, part of the pleasure is deciding what to order. The house-made awamori coffee shochu costs 700 yen, with soy milk as a mixer for an extra 100 yen. Tomoko’s Lemon Sour, made with house-infused lemon liquor, and the unsweetened Kinmiya Lemon Sour are each 600 yen. Add mixed nuts or an assorted snack platter (each 400 yen) if you fancy another drink after dinner.

Whisky options range from Kakubin at 600 yen and Glenfiddich at 800 yen to bottles such as Yoichi and 10-year-old Laphroaig, each priced at 1,200 yen. Start with an easygoing pour, or take your time choosing a favourite.

One reviewer who was new to bars said they enjoyed learning about the drinks from the manager. The bar may also suit anyone dropping in alone or looking for a place to enjoy a solo drink.

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Food and drinks

Great cocktails
Alcohol Served
Cocktails Available
Hard liquor available
Beer available

Dining & takeaway

Dine-in
No delivery
No takeout

Seating & Facilities

Seating available
Table service available
Restrooms available
Gender-neutral restroom available

Also great for

Casual

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Payment

PayPay accepted

Entrance & mobility access

No wheelchair-accessible parking
Entrance is not wheelchair accessible

Other information

Dining at the bar available
Food served
Outside food allowed
Relaxing Atmosphere

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〒164-0001 東京都中野区中野５丁目５４−８

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Opening hours

Closed now

Approximate hours based on listed information, in Japan Standard Time (JST)

Monday20:00–04:00 (next day)

TuesdayToday20:00–04:00 (next day)

Wednesday20:00–04:00 (next day)

Thursday20:00–04:00 (next day)

Friday20:00–05:00 (next day)

Saturday20:00–05:00 (next day)

Sunday18:00–04:00 (next day)

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BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Good to know before you visit.

What are the opening hours on each day of the week?

Monday to Thursday 20:00–4:00 the next day; Friday and Saturday 20:00–5:00 the next day; Sunday 18:00–4:00 the next day.

What do you recommend trying for a drink that's distinctive to this bar?

The house-made awamori coffee shochu costs 700 yen, with soy milk as a mixer for an extra 100 yen. Shikerebe gin, made with nuts from the Ainu region, costs 900 yen.

Are there drinks for people who don't drink alcohol?

Soft drinks are 400 yen each. Options include tea of the day, oolong tea, milk tea, fruit juice and soy milk.

Can I bring in my own food?

Yes, you may bring in your own food. The bar also serves mixed nuts and an assorted snack platter for 400 yen each.

Can I make a reservation?

Yes, reservations are available.

Is takeaway or delivery available?

Takeaway and delivery are not available. Food and drinks are for dine-in only.