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Bar Benfiddich

Where your cocktail might come from a forest, not a bottle

Led by Hiroyasu Kayama, Bar Benfiddich specializes in botanical-driven cocktails that challenge convention. It’s a quiet shrine to inventive drink-making.

Bar Benfiddich is a haven for cocktail aficionados seeking an extraordinary experience. Renowned for its bespoke cocktails and intimate atmosphere, this bar is the brainchild of Hiroyasu Kayama, a highly regarded bartender whose dedication to the craft has earned him recognition on international stages.

The bar’s compact size adds to the charm, creating a cozy environment where guests can fully immerse themselves in the cocktail experience.

Kayama is particularly celebrated for his use of unusual ingredients and his willingness to push the boundaries of traditional mixology. Many cocktails are served with an emphasis on presentation, ensuring that each drink is as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Insider Insight

Kayama grows many of his ingredients on a personal farm and forages others—ask about the ‘forest cocktail’ for a sensory surprise. With only a few seats, come early to score a place at the bar.


Herbs, roots, and imagination: this is mixology as alchemy.
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