Jun 6, 2019 - 1 min read

Penguin Bar, Ikebukuro [Closed]

The only bar in Tokyo where you can drink with penguins

By Jasper Wilkins

Community writer

The entrance to the penguin bar, located in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.

The visitors look into the glass enclosure where the four penguins live.

One of the penguins going for a quick swim.

One of the visitors plays with the penguin.

Some of the food being held by the waiter.

A visitor taking a photograph of the penguin.

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This bar consists of expensive drinks, food and penguins that aren't in great conditions. It opens at 6pm and closes at 4am with customers gazing and taking selfies with the penguins. Seems like a bit of a weird concept to me and I wouldn't recommend supporting this business if you care about animal welfare, these beautiful animals should be in the wild.

By Jasper Wilkins

Community writer

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Justin Velgus 9 years ago

Interesting concept on the animal cafe craze in Japan. I think readers will appreciate your honest feedback. It may be worth checking out once and I was happy to see English menus.

Jasper Wilkins Photographer 9 years ago

Yeah they are very popular but penguins do not seem to be the best idea. The enclosure for the penguins is pretty small and there's nothing for them to do except swim.