Mixed bar

Shinjuku Rocinante

新宿ロシナンテ

  • Shinjuku Nichome, Tokyo
  • Music Bar, ¥¥

About

Shinjuku Rocinante is a welcoming mix bar with friendly vibes and a cozy atmosphere. In addition to draft beer and soft drinks, it has a wide range of unusual spirits for guests to try. The real draw of the bar is its focus on musical performances. Anyone who can play an instrument is welcome to entertain themselves and other guests.

If you can’t play an instrument, you can join in by singing along. You can also just sit, listen, and have a chat with the friendly English-speaking staff.

Features

  • Cash, Credit cards
  • Languages: Japanese, English
  • Live music
  • Counter seating
  • Sofa / lounge seating
  • Not wheelchair accessible

LGBTQ+ relevant Not an LGBTQ+ venue, but useful to LGBTQ+ visitors because of its location, services or history.

Located right in the heart of Nichome, Tokyo’s gay district, the owner Dai wants the bar to “embody a world of liberty for all.”

Location

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Address
SS Dai-1 Bldg 3F, 2-12-2 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022
Nearest station
Shinjuku Sanchome Station
On foot
About a 1-minute walk from Exit C8Walk up the stairs to the third floor of the building. The stairs you should climb are next to the bar SM Yamoto. You will find a sandwich board sign for Shinjuku Rocinante at the bottom of the stairs.
In Japanese
〒160-0022東京都新宿区新宿2-12-2SS第一ビル3F

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Information last checked: October 2026

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