BAR Trash
BAR Trash is a rock-themed dive bar in Ikebukuro playing punk, rock, and metal to a crowd that appreciates loud guitars and strong drinks. The décor is punk memorabilia and the atmosphere is gloriously anti-sophisticated.
What to Expect
A dive rock bar playing punk and metal. The opposite of everything else in this list.
Loud, dark, and punk-spirited.
Punk, rock, and metal at volume
Band t-shirts encouraged.
Rock fans who like their bars rough.
Cash only
Price Range
Beer ¥500-800, cocktails ¥700-1,000
≈ €3–6 / $3–7
Hours
Daily from 7 PM to 5 AM
Insider Tip
The rock-bar experience. Loud, dark, and unapologetic.
Address
RYUSEI Bldg 2F, 1-33-6 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
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