How is Stadium Bar Akasaka League? – Baseball Jollies in Tokyo

While far from being Shinjuku, Akasaka is such a great place in Tokyo because of its eclectic collection of bars. One of these is Stadium Bar, or to give it its full nomenclature, “Stadium Bar Akasaka League”.

On the face of it this is merely a baseball themed bar. On further exploration though it is a bit of a money grabbing exercise that is more about the girls in cute uniform than the baseball. That though does not mean it is not without its charms.

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What is Stadium Bar?

Stadium Bar Akasaka League is a baseball-themed bar in Akasaka, Tokyo, combining sports screens, baseball-inspired decor and staff dressed in cute uniforms. The concept supposedly recreates the atmosphere of a Japanese baseball stadium, where beer vendors walk through the stands carrying kegs on their backs and serve drinks to spectators. I have witnessed this at the football too.

Customers can watch sports, enjoy drinks and food, and try the batting simulator. The business is part of the Stadium Bar concept, which also has a sister establishment called Akiba League in Akihabara. It is a fairly unusual combination of sports bar and Japanese entertainment venue, with the emphasis on having a few drinks while enjoying the atmosphere and indeed the pretty girls.

The Menu at Stadium Bar

A bar more than a restaurant, but still has enough of both to keep you going.

Hot Dogs

• Plain hot dog – ¥935 (US$6.25)
• Spicy hot dog – ¥935 (US$6.25)
• Egg and tartare sauce hot dog – ¥935 (US$6.25)
• Potato and cheese hot dog – ¥935 (US$6.25)
• Bolognese hot dog – ¥935 (US$6.25)

Snacks

• Edamame – ¥528 (US$3.50)
• Large popcorn – ¥539 (US$3.60)
• Japanese sweets assortment – ¥638 (US$4.25)
• French fries – ¥649 (US$4.35)
• Spicy French fries – ¥715 (US$4.75)
• Buffalo chicken wings – ¥858 (US$5.70)
• Takoyaki – ¥748 (US$5)
• Fish and chips – ¥935 (US$6.25)
• Fried chicken, fries and onion rings with chilli sauce – ¥1,155 (US$7.70)

Pizza and Japanese Snacks

• Teriyaki chicken pizza – ¥825 (US$5.50)
• Tomato crispy pizza – ¥1,430 (US$9.55)
• Quattro formaggi pizza – ¥1,595 (US$10.65)
• Boiled peanuts – ¥605 (US$4)
• Chicken gizzards – ¥638 (US$4.25)
• Dried ray fin – ¥638 (US$4.25)
• Grilled squid – ¥715 (US$4.75)
• Mixed olives – ¥605 (US$4)
• Tomato pickles – ¥638 (US$4.25)
• Tomato caprese – ¥660 (US$4.40)
• Cheese nachos – ¥902 (US$6)
• Five varieties of sausages – ¥1,485 (US$9.90)
• Roast beef with mashed potatoes – ¥1,595 (US$10.65)
• Cheese platter – ¥1,628 (US$10.85)
• Prosciutto and salami platter – ¥1,705 (US$11.35)

Meals

• Seafood salt yakisoba – ¥1,518 (US$10.10)
• Homemade Bolognese pasta – ¥1,518 (US$10.10)
• Mentaiko cream pasta – ¥1,595 (US$10.65)
• Tuna and anchovy peperoncino – ¥1,595 (US$10.65)
• Curry rice – ¥1,375 (US$9.15)

Desserts

• Matcha and vanilla ice cream – ¥495 (US$3.30)
• Cinnamon churros – ¥638 (US$4.25)

Beer

• Suntory draft beer, first drink only – ¥869 (US$5.80)
• Perfect Suntory Beer, zero carbohydrates – ¥968 (US$6.45)
• Suntory Master’s Dream – ¥1,078 (US$7.20)

Highballs and Sours

• Jim Beam highball – ¥847 (US$5.65)
• Maker’s Mark highball – ¥1,045 (US$7)
• Lemon sour – ¥792 (US$5.30)
• Tomato sour – ¥792 (US$5.30)
• Grapefruit sour – ¥792 (US$5.30)
• Lime sour – ¥792 (US$5.30)
• Green tea shochu – ¥792 (US$5.30)
• Oolong tea shochu – ¥792 (US$5.30)

Cocktails

• Gin and tonic – ¥968 (US$6.45)
• Mojito – ¥968 (US$6.45)
• Cassis soda – ¥968 (US$6.45)
• Cassis orange – ¥968 (US$6.45)
• Malibu Coke – ¥968 (US$6.45)
• Moscow mule – ¥968 (US$6.45)
• Red Bull vodka – ¥1,155 (US$7.70)

Whisky

• Chita – ¥1,540 (US$10.25)
• Yamazaki – ¥2,090 (US$13.95)
• Yamazaki 12-year-old – ¥7,480 (US$49.85)
• Yamazaki 18-year-old – ¥19,800 (US$132)
• Hakushu – ¥2,090 (US$13.95)
• Hakushu 12-year-old – ¥7,480 (US$49.85)
• Hibiki – ¥3,080 (US$20.55)
• Hibiki 17-year-old – ¥16,500 (US$110)

Champagne

• Veuve Clicquot White Label – ¥27,500 (US$183)
• Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut – ¥27,500 (US$183)
• Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque – ¥84,700 (US$565)
• Dom Pérignon Luminous – ¥99,000 (US$660)
• Armand de Brignac Gold – ¥176,000 (US$1,173)
• Salon Blanc de Blancs – ¥638,000 (US$4,253)

Soft Drinks

• Coke – ¥660 (US$4.40)
• Orange juice – ¥660 (US$4.40)
• Ginger ale – ¥660 (US$4.40)
• Green tea – ¥660 (US$4.40)
• Oolong tea – ¥660 (US$4.40)
• Mineral water – ¥330 (US$2.20)

The Overall Vibe at Stadium Bar

I have actually been here twice, with both times being somewhat different. On the first occasion there was a big group of us and we had a great time, with the cute uniformed girls being full of banter. Yes it was a pricey night, but worth the effort. I don’t remember seeing any baseball.

The second time the restaurant was dead, the staff were a bit moody and the beer was just expensive. I do not remember seeing any baseball at all…..

Its also worth noting that there is a seating charge before 10 pm, which makes it almost like a girly bar (without the action). Therefore it is best to come of an evening.

Where is Stadium Bar?

Stadium Bar Akasaka League

Address: B1F, Akasaka Paros Building, 2-14-34 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Telephone: +81 3-6459-1852

Email: info@stadium-bar.jp

Website: https://stadium-bar.jp/akasakaleague/

Opening hours: Monday–Saturday, 6 pm–3 am. Sundays and public holidays, 6 pm–midnight.

Nearest station: Akasaka Station, Exit 2, approximately 2 minutes’ walk.

So, yeah, not the best bar in the world, nor worth travelling to Japan for. It is though a decent stop when doing the Akasaka circuit.