BEE'S KNEES

Set apart from austere high-end lounges, this small, hidden Kyoto spot trades formality for a vibrant and youthful atmosphere framed by retro-playful décor and classic hip-hop. Inside the intimate room, bartenders pour creative, well-crafted cocktails such as the truffle-infused Killer Bee and the shiso-based Ninja Smash with sparkling sake, gin, and yuzu.