Shochu Lounge is the other side of Japan – refined, secretive luxury. The subterranean bar of the restaurant Roka, this place is kitted out with dark wood and leather in a rustic minimalism that is achingly cool. An awesome date venue with tables hidden away in alcoves and bartenders hand chipping ice off blocks set in the bar. Worth booking a table so that you are assured a place to sit. Do go and try their speciality shochu cocktails, at £9 a pop it is on the pricier side, but well worth it for a treat.
37 Charlotte St, Tottenham Court Rd, W1T 1RR. Tel: 020 7580 6464. Web: www.shochulounge.com