Geronimo Shot Bar
Geronimo Shot Bar has occupied its spot on the 2nd floor of the Yamamuro Building at Roppongi Crossing since the 1990s. Free entry, 40-plus different shots, and a happy hour until 9pm where all drinks drop to half price make it the first stop for most people in Roppongi. Drink 15 shots in one night and you earn a T-shirt and a spot on the Shot Hall of Fame. The Native American decor is vintage Roppongi character.
What to Expect
A loud, bright bar packed with an international crowd doing shots and starting their Roppongi night. Friendly staff who have seen everything. Great for groups.
High-energy, tourist-friendly, classic Roppongi starting point
High-energy pop and party music
Casual, no entry requirements
Pre-club warm-up, shot enthusiasts, budget-conscious Roppongi nights
Cash and card
Price Range
Beer ¥900. Shots from ¥600 (half price until 9pm happy hour). No cover.
Beer roughly €5 / $6. Shots from €3.50 / $4 during happy hour.
Hours
Mon-Fri 6pm-5am, Sat-Sun 7pm-4am
Insider Tip
Get there before 9pm for half-price drinks. Tuesdays include a free house shot with every drink. Come here before moving deeper into Roppongi. The walk to most other clubs from here takes under 5 minutes.
Full Review
Geronimo Shot Bar has occupied its second-floor spot at Roppongi Crossing since the 1990s, serving as the default starting point for anyone beginning a night in the district. The room is brightly lit by Roppongi bar standards, with a long bar counter, high tables, and enough standing room for the crowd that packs it on weekends. The decor is straightforward: neon signs, sports memorabilia, and the accumulated clutter of three decades in business.
The bar runs on shots and energy. Staff are trained to be engaging, pour fast, and keep the mood high. Happy hour before 9pm cuts prices in half, and Tuesday nights include a free house shot with every drink order. The crowd is overwhelmingly international: tourists, English teachers, military personnel, and business travelers who end up here because someone at their hotel recommended it.
Geronimo doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is: a high-energy, tourist-friendly shot bar that gets people drinking before they move on to Roppongi's clubs. It fills a different function from the cocktail bars and it knows it. The prices are moderate for the area (beer at 900 yen, shots from 600 yen), and there's no cover charge, which makes it a low-commitment first stop.
The bar runs until 5am on weeknights and 4am on weekends. It's loud, bright, and social in a way that requires zero effort. If you want sophistication, go elsewhere. If you want a reliable launch pad for a Roppongi evening, this is it. The staff can point you toward clubs and late-night options nearby, making it a useful starting point if you're unfamiliar with the district.
The Neighborhood
Geronimo occupies the most visible bar location in Roppongi, directly at the main crossing where foot traffic is highest. It's the first bar that most visitors encounter and serves as the neighborhood's unofficial gathering point before the clubs open.
Getting There
Directly above Roppongi Station's main exit on the Hibiya Line, at the Roppongi Crossing in the Yamamuro Building. The second-floor entrance is impossible to miss, with signage visible from every direction at the intersection.
Address
7-14-10 Roppongi, Minato-ku
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