At the top of Shibuya’s Dogenzaka, you’ll find what appears to be a small chapel with a cross on either side of its grand double doors. But while it may have wooden pews and stained glass windows, don’t expect The Church to be open for Sunday Service. This candlelit venue is another one of Shibuya’s several nightlife hubs cleverly disguised as a modest little place of worship, where organ music has been replaced by house and techno. There’s even a confessional up front, for repentant sinners who want to fess up to their debauchery.
We reckon the bar could have had a little more fun naming the drinks (from ¥500) on their menu, which is a standard selection of spirits and mixers, along with wine, champagne and a few bottled beers. Nontheless, the theme is there, with bartenders dressed as nuns taking orders at the counter. Thankfully, there aren’t any table charges, so it’s easy for anyone to poke their head in for a quick drink and some music – the bar hosts regular DJ events – before hopping to the next venue.