Bubbles Ginza Champagne Café

Planning on grabbing a drink or three to close out the work week this Friday evening? If you're in the mood for something a lot classier than the neighbourhood izakaya, head for this new 'champagne café' in Ginza. Opened in early August 2016, it's supposedly a place dedicated exclusively to casual bubbly-sipping, with around 25 different bottles in stock at all times and prices by the glass starting from just under ¥1,000. At lunchtime, they serve nutritious salads and cutesy 'stuffed baguettes' – and yes, you can order a glass of champagne to go with your midday meal, for a mere ¥600 to boot. Just think of it as the Ginza version of your local wine bar and you'll get the idea.