DrinkSumida

Asakusa Smile Bar & Cafe

浅草スマイルバー&カフェ

Founded by a Tokyo resident returning from abroad. Located across the Sumida river from the Asakusa tourist district. Clientele has many expats and English-speaking Japanese. Periodically hosts an English-language comedy show.

Address: 1 Chome-16-1 Azumabashi
Hours: Closed · opens 5 pm
Weekly hours
Mon 5 pm–11:30 pm
Tue 5 pm–11:30 pm
Wed 5 pm–11:30 pm
Thu 5 pm–11:30 pm
Fri 5 pm–11:30 pm
Sat 5 pm–11:30 pm
Sun 5 pm–11:30 pm
Website: facebook.com (opens in a new tab)

Mon	5 pm–11:30 pm
Tue	5 pm–11:30 pm
Wed	5 pm–11:30 pm
Thu	5 pm–11:30 pm
Fri	5 pm–11:30 pm
Sat	5 pm–11:30 pm
Sun	5 pm–11:30 pm

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