Oak

I knew I’d love this bar as soon as I red the name. Oak? It screams whisky bar, and that it was. It was also tricky to find! It’s housed inside the Tokyo Station, but also within the Tokyo Station Hotel. So it’s through the hotel’s glass doors, up an elevator, and across the station on the second floor. There’s minimal signage but there’s also not a lot up on the second floor so after a few minutes of searching you’ll find a sign pointing to the main entrance.
Once inside you’re transported to a sexy, dimly lit bar with fantastic food and drinks. Though we were at the station to take the train to Haneda for a 10 hr flight back to Seattle, it didn’t seem to be an issue that we were dressed in jeans and tees. But the staff were formally dressed and the space itself is very dressy and chic.
The air in the bar is filled with smoky smells. A combination of cigarettes (yes, you can smoke inside), cigars, smoky cocktails and smoked foods. There’s even an assorted smoked foods dish! If you hate smoke, you’ll likely hate this bar.
English is limited to cocktails and drinks so if you have a lot of questions it’ll be tough to have them answered. But simply pointing at a menu or listing off a classic cocktail will be just enough if you know what you want.
The backbar is well stocked and there are some great scotches on their bar list. In fact, many of them are MUCH cheaper than what you’ll find in the US! There are lots of «highballs» or Japanese style whisky cocktails/​mixed drinks, along with a more traditional menu of drinks like martinis, Manhattans, and Old Fashioneds.
The bar seats about 25 people max and it’s very quiet. Best not to go with a big group but perfect for a relaxing setting before catching a train or kicking off a more raucous night out. Really lovely bar overall!
NOTE: Not sure how often they do this but the lead bartender came over to our table twice to pour the strained cocktails. That was a really fun, nice touch! Essentially he prepped the cocktails in their shakers and then came to the table with an empty glass and strainer to pour the drink out for you right in person. This particular bartender was really outstanding and happened to easily be in his mid or late 70s. I loved that he clearly loves his craft and has obviously been in the business a while. I wouldn’t say I’d go way out of my way to come here but if you’re at Tokyo station and you want a cocktail, this is the place to have it.