Japanese Whisky Bar in the East Village
Ichibantei pours more than 20 Japanese whiskies, from everyday Toki and Nikka to Yamazaki, Hibiki and Hakushu, alongside sake, shochu and Japanese-whisky cocktails. We’re at 100 3rd Ave near Union Square, with a full Japanese menu and a bar open until 3 AM.
Come for a highball with dinner, a quiet neat pour after a show, or a cocktail built on Japanese whisky. Pours start at $14.
Japanese whiskies we pour
- Suntory: Toki, Yamazaki 12 and 18, Hakushu 12 and 18, Hibiki Harmony, Hibiki 12 and 21
- Nikka: Nikka Days, Nikka Coffey Grain, Nikka Coffey Malt, Nikka Barrel, Miyagikyo Single Malt, Yoichi, Taketsuru
- Craft and independent Japanese whisky: Iwai Tradition, AO, Tottori Ex-Bourbon, Ohishi Brandy Cask, Ohishi Islay Cask, Tottori 23 Year
Our selection is growing, and availability changes, so ask the bar for the current list or for a recommendation based on what you like.
How to drink it
Order any Japanese whisky neat, or as a highball (tall, with soda, the way it’s served in Japan). Highballs are a $3 upgrade on any pour.
Whisky cocktails
- Old Fashioned: choose your Japanese whisky base, from Toki up to Hibiki and Yamazaki 12
- Whisky Sour: the same choice of base
- Kumamoto: Nikka Days, shiro shochu, yuzu syrup and lemon
- Aki: Iwai Tradition whisky with vanilla and cardamom bitters
- Manhattan and Negroni made with Japanese ingredients, including a sake-based Japanese vermouth (“Bermutto”)
Sake and shochu
- Sake: sake by the glass (including nigori, umeshu and yuzushu) and bottles from Junmai to Daiginjo
- Shochu: sweet potato (Kuro Kirishima, Sato), barley (Nakanaka, Hyakunen no Kodoku), rice (Kawabe, Hyaku) and sesame (Beni Otome). Served straight, with water or hot water, or mixed with soda, barley tea or green tea
- Beer: Sapporo, Kirin and Orion
Food to go with it
The full menu is served until last orders at 2:30 AM: izakaya small plates like karaage, gyoza and agedashi tofu, plus katsu curry, donburi and teishoku. See the full menu and our late-night menu.
Hours and location
- Monday to Wednesday: 5 PM to 3 AM
- Thursday to Sunday: 11 AM to 3 AM
- Last orders: 2:30 AM
- Address: 100 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003 (at 13th Street), near Union Square
Hosting a group?
Our upstairs space and Studio Hundred offer open-bar packages and whisky for parties. See private events and group dining.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Japanese whisky bar near Union Square?
Yes. Ichibantei pours more than 20 Japanese whiskies at 100 3rd Ave, a short walk from Union Square, and stays open until 3 AM.
Which Japanese whiskies do you have?
Toki, Nikka Days, Nikka Coffey Grain and Malt, Yoichi, Miyagikyo, Taketsuru, Hibiki Harmony, Hibiki 12 and 21, Yamazaki 12 and 18, Hakushu 12 and 18, Iwai Tradition, AO, Tottori, and Ohishi. Availability changes, so ask the bar for the current list.
Do you serve Japanese whisky highballs?
Yes. Any Japanese whisky can be served as a highball for an extra $3.
How much is a Japanese whisky pour?
Pours start at $14. Rarer bottles such as Yamazaki 18, Hakushu 18 and Hibiki 21 cost more. Ask the bar for current prices.
Can I get food too?
Yes. We’re a full Japanese restaurant and bar, with the full menu served until last orders at 2:30 AM.
What time do you close?
We close at 3 AM, with last orders at 2:30 AM.