BAR LOOP

From easy appetizers picked at over a drink to hearty hot plates, BAR LOOP maintains a surprisingly extensive kitchen menu for a neighborhood bar. Light starters like oeuf mayonnaise, avocado with salted kelp, and pecorino-and-chili edamame provide an effortless way to begin. As the drinks flow, the table can fill up with assorted tapas, including honey cream cheese, thinly sliced prosciutto, and a confit sampler.

Those arriving with a serious appetite can turn to the a la carte offerings, which feature sizzling ajillo, garlic butter scallops, and braised tripe. Meat dishes provide plenty of substance, with beef loin steak, pork shoulder steak, and spare ribs sharing space with a daily pasta selection, making the bar a reliable option for late dinner.

Drink options cover a broad spectrum. Highballs made with Suntory Kakubin, Maker's Mark, or Chita sit beside draft and bottled beers such as Carlsberg, Heineken, and Guinness. Guests can also order classic lemon sours, niche choices like soy milk highballs and corn silk tea highballs, fruit-forward cassis or gin cocktails, or glasses of wine.

With darts boards on hand, the interior maintains a relaxed, casual mood. Open from 19:00 until 5:00 the following morning, it works equally well for late gatherings or a nightcap paired with a bite to eat.