Bar Centifolia

Here, the pleasure lies not only in the drink but also in the skill and ceremony that bring it to the glass. Bar Centifolia suits anyone who enjoys watching a cocktail come together. Some visitors have been drawn to the bartender’s movements across the counter and the process of combining spirits into a finished drink. Watching the cocktails being made from your seat is part of the experience.

Visitors have singled out XO coffee, seasonal fruit cocktails and a liquid-nitrogen cocktail. One visitor reports that the XO coffee is poured with a flaming liqueur to create layers, and that its flavours shift from sweet to bitter as you drink, while its temperature changes too. For the seasonal fruit cocktail, the visitor was asked which fruits were available at the time. Another account mentions a large scoop of ice cream served with the liquid-nitrogen drink, making it an intriguing choice for those after a distinctly sweet, dessert-like cocktail.

Choosing a drink for its flavour is one way to enjoy Bar Centifolia; watching it being made up close is another. The bar features live performances and accepts reservations. It may appeal to anyone looking to make an evening in Azabu-Juban a little different from the usual.