B Bar, Osaka
Details
- Location: Hilton Plaza East, Osaka Japan
- Cost: $25 per cocktail, there is a $10.50 cover charge
The Arrival
They had just finished up all the Christmas displays around the Hilton's hotel area (Umeda) and there was a lovely Baccarat ornaments display just inside the plaza connected to the hotel (where Rob was staying and blogging).The very first thing I saw was a crystal Hello Kitty (PiPi to be specific, but that subtlety is lost in a lot of places). Well, I had to know how much it was because... omg cute.
I found my way to the Baccarat store in the plaza's shops, and found it was basically $504. Little much for a cute splurge. But as I was leaving, I noticed a non-descript sign for the B-Bar on the wall with no obvious door. Having had experience at one before, I figured this was a Baccarat bar, and I totally was going to check it out.
The Bar
In a hidden side room, which allows smoking (so be aware of the smell lingering in your clothing also that will happen), was this bar perfectly lit for displaying crystal. (Plus lots of darker areas for my ugly face). I was one of three people in there, and I was welcomed warmly.The Drinks
Outstanding signature drinks, with flavors and presentations to delight the majority of your senses and also set off endorphin rushes. I was pretty delighted drinking these (and not having to work that night for my client was another bonus).
Long, dark, and intensely crisp in design
Why not showcase a Baccarat chandelier?
The signature drinks, for your consideration
Pub style seating, oddly out of place
Yes, every glass item in here is for sale
Starting off with a cream-based drink with chocolate, the Marron. Yum
Then having an amaretto sour with PiPi, I must recommend this one to you
Now some other friends showed up, and it was rude to start without them
Summary
Well, talk about a lucky find, not advertised at all, and I only found it by actually walking by. If you can deal with the direct or lingering smoke smell, you should immensely enjoy this bar.If you drink here, they will make you a gift bag with the coasters (which are intensely beautiful) and some B-Bar cigar matches for free to bring that magic home.