01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Tucked into Ginza 6-chome, Bar Calmare invites guests to linger over a drink facing a backdrop of bottles lined up along the counter. Though it operates as a casual standing bar, its lineup appeals to discerning whisky drinkers, featuring everything from staples to old bottlings and rare releases. Guests can explore regional malts—such as Speyside's The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak and Cragganmore 12 Year Old, or Highland picks like Glenmorangie 10 Year Old and Clynelish 14 Year Old—or simply consult the staff for a pour tailored to the day's mood.
Equally eye-catching alongside the whisky is the array of dessert cocktails crafted to mirror classic sweets in a glass. The playful list includes a rich tiramisu cocktail, a pistachio cake cocktail, and a lemon-scented rare cheesecake cocktail, reading much like a patisserie menu. They serve as an inviting finale after a glass of spirits, or as a leisurely sweet sip on their own.
To accompany the drinks, the bar offers thoughtful homemade bites such as raisin butter and raw ganache chocolates. Simpler savoury options are also on hand, including white-mould salami and cream cheese with shaved bonito flakes. Whether for a quick aperitif before a rendezvous or a relaxed second stop after dinner, it fits effortlessly into an evening out.
