VIRTÙ at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi Named to The 50 Best Bars 2026 for Third Consecutive Year

VIRTÙ at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi has been named to The 50 Best Bars 2026, marking its third consecutive appearance amongst the world’s leading cocktail destinations. Ranked #48 on the prestigious list, the Paris-meets-Tokyo bar is once again lauded for its continued commitment to craftsmanship, storytelling, and genuine hospitality.

“Being recognised in The 50 Best Bars 2026s for the third time means a lot to our entire team,” says Keith Motsi, Head Bartender. “Every evening, we return to VIRTÙ with a simple intention: to create joyful, memorable moments for our guests. From stirring the classics to creating new favourites, each drink is served with the kind of warmth that makes people want to stay a little longer.”

Uday Rao, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, also shares his congratulations: “We are delighted for Keith and the Virtu team whose unwavering passion and their dedication to perfect craft is second to none. VIRTÙ brings together two iconic cultures, Paris meets Tokyo in the most effortless ways, but what guests remember most are personalities in the Bar, the Virtu team that create that magic and memorable moments. No better place in the city for a Martini than at Virtu.”

Set 39 storeys in the sky, VIRTÙ merges the romance and refinement of Paris with the modern ingenuity of Tokyo. Vintage French spirits and rare cognacs share the shelves with thoughtfully chosen Japanese spirits and ingredients, unfolding familiar flavours and unexpected encounters with equal ease.

City lights frame the Art Deco setting, where discovery begins long before the first sip, starting with contemporary art inspired by Tokyo and France that greet guests on arrival and continuing through a cocktail menu built around rituals and folklore. The journey is completed by Four Seasons service: attentive, intuitive, and always personalised. Whether lingering over a sundowner or celebrating a special occasion with Keith’s signature cocktails, guests can experience the bar at their own pace.

This latest distinction follows several recent accolades for VIRTÙ, which was named to Asia’s 50 Best Bars for the fourth time in 2026 and recognised as one of Forbes Travel Guide’s Best Hotel Bars 2025. Three consecutive years on the global stage mark a milestone for the bar as it continues to evolve and share a distinct sense of place – highly crafted yet relaxed, inspired by Paris yet rooted in Tokyo.

Joining VIRTÙ on this year’s The 50 Best Bars 2026 list are two other Four Seasons bars – ARGO at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong and BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River – reflecting the brand’s continued leadership in crafting memorable moments through innovative beverage experiences.

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