01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Step through the door on floor 2 of a building near Higashinakano Station, and the soft lighting reveals rows of liquor bottles, welcoming you with the aroma of coffee and the calm hush of a bar. The true essence of COFFEE BAR GALLAGE lies in its original coffee cocktails, crafted by delving deeply into coffee as a culinary ingredient. From an Irish Coffee celebrated by connoisseurs to the crisp, bone-dry Black Cat Martini, each glass reveals an entirely different dimension of flavour.
The menu spans an expansive spectrum, from short drinks and highballs to drip-coffee-based creations. Highlights include the Coffee Negroni, its aromatics extracted in an instant using an AeroPress; Latte & Peat, uniting smoky Islay malt with creamy milk; and the vibrant, aromatically expressive Michel. Consulting with the bartender to choose a glass is part of the pleasure. For those seeking dessert-like sweetness, frozen concoctions such as the Frozen Banana Mocha Daiquiri and Sweet Charity are also on hand.
Beyond the cocktail list, taking time to savour unadorned coffee is equally rewarding, whether through hot drip coffee carefully brewed from fruity light-roast beans, cold brew served in a wine glass, or an invigorating Coffee Soda. With a back bar lined with an extensive selection of single malts and hard liquors, it is a compelling retreat on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday nights when you want to linger over a thoughtful glass.
