A modern homage to Japan’s listening bar culture, Saikindō is an immersive hi-fi bar and lounge, a space shaped by sound and designed for audiophiles where a curated vinyl collection, analog sound system and craft cocktails come together in seamless synergy. A hidden Robata Room sits within, offering yakitori. From sound to flavour, each element is shaped with intention, guided by craft and realized with precision.
Hours
- Sunday–Wednesday
- 5:00 pm – 1:00 am
- Thursday–Saturday
- 5:00 pm – 2:00 am
- Listening Night
- Thursday 8:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
- DJ Night
- Friday & Saturday 8:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
Bookings apply to The Robata Room only. Our team will contact you upon receiving your reservation request to confirm availability and finalize your booking.
Children age 6 and above are welcome to dine with their families in The Robata Room until 7:30 pm. After 7:30 pm, only guests age 16 and above may dine with their families.
The bar and lounge operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Events
- Thursday, 8:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
Listening Nights on Thursdays
From behind the bar to the DJ set, Beverage Director Marco Corallo sets the tone every Thursday, one city at a time: London, Tokyo, New York and Berlin – each through its music. Join us at Saikindō, where sound shapes the night and brings the room together. The Robata Room
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