101 things to do in Roppongi

76. Combine cocktails and books

This could be the hippest ‘library’ you ever go to: browse around 3,000 books while sipping cocktails on retro sofas in a dimly lit bar atmosphere.
Library Lounge These. 2-15-12 Nishi-Azabu. Map and opening hours

77. Lounge around like a posh person

It’s a little bit James Bond, a little bit 1900s New Orleans, and a little bit like a posh pub (when you look at its menu of onion rings and nachos, at least). On weekdays, it serves as a sophisticated mixology bar while on Fridays and Saturdays it turns into a lounge club for a discerning crowd.
Cove. Bellza Roppongi B1F, 4-1-9 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

78. Join the 99%

They claim that 99% of customers at this old-school eatery order the tofu steak, served with bonito flakes on a sizzling hotplate. Try it once and you might understand why.
Ichioku. 4-4-5 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

79. Brave pork guts

Stop by this local izakaya for a homely atmosphere and its popular yakiton, which means skewered-grilled pork guts (nicer than it sounds).
Abe-chan. 2-1-1 Azabu-Juban. Map and opening hours

80. Snack on green tea peanuts

Once you’ve got your head around the idea of green tea-flavoured peanuts, take in the fact that Mamegen has around 90 other flavours for you to choose from. Their roasted nuts and beans, which they've been selling since 1865, make great snacks and gifts.
Mamegen. 1-8-12 Azabu-Juban. Map and opening hours

81. Dine out, Tarantino style

Dominating the Nishi-Azabu crossing like a feudal Japanese castle, Gonpachi was supposedly an inspiration for Kill Bill, making it an essential stop for cinema junkies. Recommended dishes include the soba noodles and kushiyaki.
Gonpachi. 1-13-11 Nishi-Azabu. Map and opening hours

82. Savour an intimate wine bar

It's always a squeeze at Shonzui, a cosy bar that's been plying the denizens of Roppongi with natural wines and hearty bistro-style food since 1993.
Shonzui. 2F, 7-10-2 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

83. Fill up on veggie tempura

Opened in 1931, this long-standing tempura restaurant uses fresh organic vegetables grown on its farm in Kanagawa Prefecture. Each piece is cooked fresh in front of you and served individually by the chef.
Tempura Mikaku. 6-7-17 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

84. Start your day with Eggs Benedict

Gone are the days you couldn't find a decent breakfast in Tokyo. Eggcellent opens at 7am (8am on weekends) and has been satisfying early birds with a range of Eggs Benedict (made with organic eggs) since November 2013.
Eggcellent. Hollywood Beauty Plaza, 6-4-1 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

85. Sit in on a stylish concert

This high-end supper club attracts some seriously big names from the worlds of jazz, pop and rock. Choose between reserved seating, table seating and casual seating sections spread out on three floors surrounding the stage.
Billboard Live Tokyo. 4F Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-4 Akasaka. Map and opening hours

86. Nibble on some Nordic nosh

Run by a chef who spent 15 years working in Northern Europe, Lila Dalarna offers a rare opportunity to sample the cuisine – and conviviality – of Scandinavia in Tokyo.
Lilla Dalarna. 2F, 6-2-7 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

87. Marvel at a museum with a view

The exhibitions are world-class, focused mainly on contemporary art from in and out of Japan, but the secret of the Mori Art Museum's success is its location, on the 53rd floor of Mori Tower.
Mori Art Museum. Mori Tower 53F, 6-10-1 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

88. Chomp burgers, American diner style

Look forward to hamburgers with 100 percent beef patties, original tartar sauce and buns made with wild yeast, served in a ’60s American setting featuring vintage decor.
AS Classics Diner. B1F 6-4-1 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

89. Hover over the city sights

What better way to see the sights of Tokyo/feel like a billionaire than with a helicopter ride? Take the weight from your wallet with a Sky Charter Cruise, and view the likes of Roppongi Hills and the Skytree from the air.
Sky Charter Cruise. Leaves from 37F Ark Mori Building, 1-12-32 Akasaka. Map and opening hours

90. Feed your coffee craving

Equipped with a state-of-the-art Steampunk machine, Maruyama teems with discerning coffee lovers every day, serving up speciality brews made with a range of single-origin beans. Admittedly a little pricey, but they do let you sample all varieties.
Maruyama Coffee Nishi-Azabu. 3-13-3 Nishi-Azabu. Map and opening hours

91. Feast on yakiniku

Experience the Japanese version of a barbecue at this yakiniku restaurant where you grill your own meat over a bed of hot coals. The meat is top quality at affordable prices and they offer half portions so you can try plenty of different kinds.
Niku-Azabu. 1F, 4-11-3 Nishi-Azabu. Map and opening hours

92. Go for fish and chips at all hours

At this authentic British fish and chips shop, fresh cod from Japan is delivered each day before being fried in a secret batter mix, and then served with fries and mushy peas. The result is a deliciously rich and crispy comfort lunch – or late-night snack since the shop is open till 4am everyday.
Malins. 1F-A, 7-12-3 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

93. Chug down a litre of beer

Beer halls were never this civilised. Serving German beer with added class, Franziskaner has hearty food, an outdoor patio and over 15 varieties of suds on tap – and available by the litre.
Franziskaner. 1F Metro Hat, Roppongi Hills, 6-4-1 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

94. Meet some night owl cinephiles

You wouldn’t normally hang out at a DVD rental shop – but this isn’t a normal DVD rental shop. Tsutaya also houses a café and bookshop, and stays open until 4am.
Tsutaya Tokyo Roppongi. Roppongi Keyakizaka Dori, 6-11-1 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

95. Feel right at home

The kind of place you could return to every night, Lucia serves up quality food at affordable prices, along with original sangria and a selection of exclusive wines.
Lucia. 7-18-14 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

96. Pick up a pizza

Roppongi's coolest pizzeria serves just a few varieties of pizza, prepared Napolitan-style and cooked in an oven that looks more like an industrial furnace.
Frey's Famous Pizzeria. 4-5-15 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

97. Party in a legendary atmopshere

A leader in Tokyo’s nightlife scene since the ’80s, Nishi-Azabu is home to Berg, a club that brings together music, art and street culture at its atmospheric Onyx Lounge on the B1 floor and at Centro on the B2 main floor.
Berg Tokyo. B1F/B2F Thesaurus Nishi Azabu, 1-10-11 Nishi-Azabu. Map and opening hours

98. Add champagne to a flower arrangement

It’s impossible to miss this florist on Roppongi's central drag, where bilingual staff help you pick the ideal flower arrangement, including ones incorporating champagne bottles.
U. Goto Florist. 5-1-3 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

99. Feast on Peking Duck, 24/7

Where but Roppongi could you find a 24-hour Chinese restaurant that was actually good? Peking Duck is the speciality here, while the cheap tapas are surprisingly filling.
Chinese Cafe 8. 3-2-13 Nishi-Azabu. Map and opening hours

100. Lounge among luxury cars

The flagship shop for automaker Mercedes-Benz isn’t just about the cars: with ample table space, WiFi and seriously good coffee, it’s a plum perch for nomad workers. There’s a restaurant and bar on the second floor that’s perfect for a casual lunch or dinner.
Mercedes-Benz Connection. 7-3-10 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

101. See what Tokyo's show pubs are all about

Burlesque Tokyo is a 'show pub' with loud music, mirrored walls and shiny chandeliers. Oh, and girls strutting around in teeny denim shorts and cutaway crop tops. It's not a strip club but there will be G-strings and pole dancing. All in good fun, though.
Burlesque Tokyo. 7F Urban Bldg, 7-13-2 Roppongi. Map