Luke

The menu at BAR LUKE features house-made oysters marinated in oil with garlic and oyster sauce, a tempting choice whether drinks are the focus or you would like something to nibble on first. For a more substantial dish, shrimp and mushroom ajillo comes with baguette, so you can also enjoy the oil infused with the ingredients’ savoury flavour. There is thick-cut bacon steak, too, and a platter of extra-large sausages in 3 varieties—plain, herb and chorizo—offering options from light bites to heartier plates.

For something with vegetables, try the fresh basil caprese: fruit tomatoes and mozzarella with house-made dressing. Diners have also mentioned ordering caprese, or enjoying clam chowder with a cocktail, suggesting one way to pair a drink with a meal.

The drinks range from cocktails to whisky. Some diners say they enjoyed a drink made to suit their tastes or a seasonal fruit cocktail. The menu also lists classics such as a mojito with lime and mint, and a martini with dry vermouth and lemon peel. You could describe the flavours you like and ask for advice when choosing.

Whisky offers another avenue to explore, whether after a meal or over a leisurely drink. The menu lists Glenfiddich 12 Year Old (1,100 yen) and Laphroaig 10 Year Old (1,400 yen). Gin options include Ki No Bi from Kyoto (1,200 yen). Diners have described the atmosphere as relaxed, making BAR LUKE an option for an evening in Ueno that brings food and drinks together.