Bar New Dute
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Asakusa & Kuramae · Bar
Bar New Dute is a tiny late-night bar in the Sanya district of Taito — the second act of Higashi-Asakusa's 'bar dute,' reopened by the same owner. It's on the 2nd floor of a small building on Nihonzutsumi 1-10-6, in the historic Irohakai shopping-street area. Open 19:00–5:00, closed Sundays, and walk-in friendly. Nearest stations are Minowa and Minami-Senju, about 10 minutes on foot.
- Open 7pm–5am, closed Sundays
A genuine hidden bar. The barrier to entry feels high, but the owner is genuinely friendly and never crowds you — a great sense of distance. The otoshi (cover snack) changes daily and is excellent. The owner's family also runs Enshūya, one of my favorite izakaya, in the same Sanya neighbourhood. Prices are gentle, and the music selection is the best around — if you're looking for fellow music nerds, go.
— Asakusa Boy · Returns sometimes
As seen on Instagram
How to visit
- Address
- 1-10-6 Nihonzutsumi, Taito-ku, Tokyo (Hotta Building 2F) (東京都台東区日本堤1-10-6 堀田ビル2階)
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7pm–5am; closed Sun
- English (?)
- Limited
- Reservations
- Recommended
Place data via Google Maps
What makes it special
Bar New Dute is the second chapter of “bar dute,” a small bar that built a quiet following in Higashi-Asakusa before the owner closed it and moved on. The same owner now runs this room in Sanya — a working-class corner of old Tokyo woven around the Irohakai shopping street, the Namidabashi (“Bridge of Tears”) crossing, and the legacy of the boxing manga Ashita no Joe. It’s the kind of address most visitors never reach, which is exactly the point.
Regulars of the original bar remember an owner who is friendly but never overbearing — easy company who lets you drink at your own pace — and a daily-changing otoshi (small appetizer) worth ordering. That rotating snack carries over here: recent menus have run from grilled beef heart to seasonal sandwiches. The old bar was also known for the owner’s sharp taste in music, so it’s a good landing spot if you like talking records over a drink.
How to visit
Bar New Dute is on the 2nd floor of a small building at Nihonzutsumi 1-10-6, in the Sanya area of Taito ward — the same building whose ground floor houses the izakaya Sanya Sakaba. It’s roughly a 10-minute walk from either Minowa Station (Hibiya Line) or Minami-Senju Station, through the low-rise streets around the Irohakai arcade. Hours are 7pm–5am, closed Sundays, so it suits a late night. It’s a small, walk-in-friendly bar; for a group of three or four, a quick call ahead (050-5216-4821) is sensible.
FAQ
Is this the same as the old 'bar dute' in Higashi-Asakusa?
Yes. The original bar dute closed, and the same owner reopened as 'Bar New Dute' at a new address in Nihonzutsumi. The Instagram account (@dute2002) is unchanged.
How late is it open?
From 7pm until 5am, closed Sundays — a genuine late-night and after-hours bar.
Do I need a reservation?
It works as a walk-in spot, but it's a small bar; for a group of three or four, a quick call ahead (050-5216-4821) is a good idea.