Bar Zumon reopened its doors on July 25 after reestablishing
itself and relocating to a better internal environment. The renewal of the
whisky and cocktail bar includes a new long bar counter and chairs with modern
trimmings, a stimulating new glass selection, plus an extensive wall library of
independent bottles (back/front bar walls), all creating a much more spacious
and authentic bar environment. The fresh upgrade continues to be conveniently
located - right next door to the building that housed the original
watering hole. Long gone is the out-of-place dart board and 1980s
interior design, in exchange you will be greeted to an establishment that is
visually attractive while retaining the traditional aspects of an educated
dram house.
Currently Bar Zumon has over three dozen quality Japanese whiskies
on offer (pictured above - excluding standard official bottlings), but with
shared enthusiasm this will eventually increase and compliment the most
extensive collection of independent Scotch single malt whiskies under the one
roof. Besides all the new alluring aspects, I personally like the fact that
there is no snobbery at this bar - a down to earth establishment where the
patrons and bar master (Izumoto-san) equally share the passion. Pop in and have
a dram, and while doing so soak up the history provided on each and every label
- it may become your new favourite spot. Be sure to mention you heard about the
renewal open from me (Clint) and the 500 yen cover charge will be waived (first
time only). Please be advised that a handful of bottles (extremely rare
releases) are only available on certain anniversary days (not just the bar but
also the celebration of important figures and events in the whisky industry) -
be sure to ask.
Address
4-8-27 Higashi-Yodogawa-ku,
Awaji, Osaka City
Zip Code 533-0032
二十八万石 Building 3F
〒533ー0032
大阪市東淀川区淡路4ー8ー27 二十八万石ビル3階
Access
2 minute walk from West Exit Hankyu Awaji station - turn left at
the alley adjacent to the UFJ bank and clock.
阪急淡路駅 徒歩１分 UFJ銀行前の時計の路地を入ってください
Phone
06-6795-9639
dropping by osaka this 20 September. shall be visiting this place!
ReplyDeleteany interesting whisky shops and bars I should check out too?
Hi Andy, please do drop by. You will not be disappointed. I presume you will be looking out for Zumon's Japanese selection. Apparently to make it fun some of the expressions have been placed around the bar walls making customers search while discovering other whiskies. You shouldn't just limit yourself to domestic tipples, try some of the amazing independent bottlings. Let them know you heard about the bar from me.
ReplyDeleteThere are numerous bars to check out in Osaka, too many to suggest. But for down to earth and reasonable prices I'd say Bar Keith is worth a look (see bar listing in side menu), his Japanese selection has increased heavily offer the last 6 months. As for whisky shops there really isn't a lot in the city. Naturally you could try some of the department stores but not a lot on offer - Isetan I believe still have the white label Ichiro's Malt & Grain (Hanyu/Chichibu/Grain) - store bottling. Naturally Whisky Shop W, and maybe Sake Shop Sato for some of your standard stuff like Mars The Revival. Hope that helps....have fun.