Marriott International Japan The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo A special event to spend time with top bartenders who fascinate the world Bartender Takeover 36th to 39th will be held in conjunction with Golden Week

[Marriott International Japan] [The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo] Bartender Takeover 36th to 39th, a special event to spend time with top bartenders who fascinate the world, will be held in conjunction with Golden Week ​ Marriott
International Japan Press release: April 25, 2025 [The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo] A special event to spend time with top bartenders who fascinate the world: Bartender Takeovers 36th to 39th will be held in conjunction with Golden Week Enjoy a drink that will make you feel like traveling around the world at with a spectacular view of Tokyo
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11305/2168/11305-2168-fdcc68d0170dbdfec87974a8b061c2e5-1366×482.png The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo (Address: Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, General Manager: Xavi From 2022, Gonzalez) will be holding Bartender Takeover, an event that welcomes top bartenders from Japan and abroad as guests.We invite bartenders who lead the world’s bar culture from some of the world’s most highly rated bars so that you can enjoy special original cocktails and performances that can only be enjoyed at this event. This time, the 36th to 39th time, we will invite 5 bartenders as guests and hold an event so that you can experience a relaxing and special time around the long holidays. The event will kick off on Tuesday, April 29th (holiday), the first day of Golden Week, which has a maximum of 11 consecutive holidays, and will welcome Mr. Shingo Noma, who is also active as Bacardi Japan Whiskey Ambassador, from The Bar TopNote, the first and only bar in Hiroshima to be selected as one of “The World’s 50 Best Discoveries”. We offer cocktails based on two types of whisky: Royal Brackla and Angel’s Envy. Next, on Saturday, May 10th, we will welcome multicultural expert Kai Ng from Quinary, a bar in Hong Kong that was ranked 26th in “Asia’s 50 Best Bars” in 2024, and you will be able to enjoy the best drinks based on a variety of bases such as bourbon and rye whiskey from Michter’s, a whiskey brand with roots in America’s oldest whiskey distillery. On May 11th (Sunday), Bastien, founder and co-owner of Hope&Sesame, which is popular for its innovative cocktails, has been selected as one of “Asia’s 50 Best Bars” six times, was selected as the best bar in mainland China in 2023 and 2024, and ranked 63rd on “The World’s 50 Best Bars.” We will invite Mr. Ciocca (Bastian Ciocca) to serve you a special drink. And on May 12th (Monday), which marks the last day of the event, Mr. Agostino Perrone, who is attracting attention in the world’s mixology scene, and Giorgio from The Connaught Bar in London, England, which has been selected as one of the “World’s 50 Best Bars” for several years, will be held. Giorgio Bargiani will hold his long-awaited first visit to Japan event in partnership with Suntory. These two masters of hospitality and cocktail art will be presenting their signature martinis, and adding your favorite bitters to create a deep flavor. A dedicated martini trolley that elegantly moves around the venue We carefully prepare each cup to suit each customer’s taste. Please enjoy a bar experience that can only be achieved on this day at this event where we will invite notable bartenders. 【Bartender Takeover vol.36 / Shingo Noma】 • Date and time: April 29, 2025 (Tuesday/holiday) 18:00-22:00 • Location: The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo 45th floor “The Bar” • Price: 3,500 yen each (tax and service charge included) • Menu: “The Bar TopNote” 4 original cocktails by Shingo Noma ・Angels Envy 2 types -Angel’s Por…? (Angel’s Port wine…?) -The Godfather whom the angels are jealous of ・Royal Black La 2 types -Royal Art (Royal Art, Noble Artwork) -King’s Alexander • Cooperation: Bacardi Japan Co., Ltd. • Store URL: https://www.top-note.net/index.html
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11305/2168/11305-2168-6e732d65e7885aa5b8be39a78a41799f-1800×2700.jpg ■ Shingo Noma profile The Bar TopNote – Owner Bartender First and only Hiroshima selected as “The World’s 50 Best Discovery” Born in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. After gaining experience at local authentic bars and hotel bars in Hiroshima, he became
independent in 2013. Currently, they have four bars and tea specialty shops in Hiroshima city. He actively participates in cocktail tournaments and cocktail competitions both domestically and
internationally, and has won numerous awards. Bartending, who specializes in classic twists, creates well-balanced and delicate flavors that are highly rated by a wide range of people, and has received offers as guest bartenders not only from Japan but also from overseas. In addition, he became interested in the similarities between cocktails and tea, which led him to work as a tea advisor. Collaborative events that transcended the boundaries of both genres were also planned and held, which received a great response. While respecting tradition, we are committed to innovation, developing bar culture and tea culture, and nurturing the next generation. ■ Comment from Mr. Noma The Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, which represents Japan. We are very happy to be able to host an event with Japan’s leading bartenders in this wonderful space, where everything is dramatic, from the elegant marble to the solid wood interior, from the floor to the ceiling. On the day of the event, we will be offering cocktails that take advantage of the characteristics of Bacardi’s own whisky. 【Bartender Takeover vol.37 / Kai Ng】 • Date and time: Saturday, May 10, 2025 18:00-22:00 • Location: The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo 45th floor “The Bar” • Price: 3,500 yen each (tax and service charge included) • Menu: 4 original cocktails by Kai “Quinary” ・Michter’s Bourbon Whiskey -Quinary Sour ・Michter’s Rye Whiskey -Play Pal ・Siete Mysterios Dobagi -Wood ・Farmer’s Gin -Oolong Tea Collings •
Cooperation: Whisk E Co., Ltd. (Mictors) • Store URL:
https://www.quinary.hk/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11305/2168/11305-2168-f115258773a28c1a6ec47f5958a9204e-1800×2700.jpg ■ Kai Ng Profile Quinary – Bar Manager Mr. Kai Ng, who is from Germany, is an iconic presence at Quinary, as quick as a Hong Konger, as smart as a German, and with a brilliant sense of humor. After working at the award-winning Frankfurt bar Rumor’s Bar, he joined Quinary after working as a bartender in Singapore for over four years, serving as bartender at DON HO – Social Kitchen & Bar. Born into a family of food and beverage industry professionals and multiculturally savvy, Kai has a warm and hospitable personality that makes him a great storyteller at Quinary. The most common thing I hear when I see him at a bar is, “Don’t waste your alcohol, don’t leave a good drink uneaten!” On his days off, he enjoys walking around his hometown of Sha Tin and Tai Po with his friends, sometimes enjoying dim sum at Lian Xiang Tower, and visiting bars all over Hong Kong. A classic Martinez is the perfect way to relax after a hard day at work. 【Bartender Takeover vol.38 / Bastin Ciocca】 • Date and time: Sunday, May 11, 2025 18:00-22:00 • Location: The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo 45th floor “The Bar” • Price: 3,500 yen each (tax and service charge included) • Menu: 4 original cocktails by Bastien Ciocca of “Hope & Sesame” ・Hoji High ・San You’s Cocotini ・Baijiu No Baijiu *Non-alcoholic cocktail ・Space for reflection • Cooperation: France-Japan Trading Co., Ltd. (Perrier) • Store URL: https://hopeandsesame.cn/ Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11305/2168/11305-2168-f13e1aa4eb0a5d072900888cd2f56a25-1490×2700.jpg ■ Bastin Ciocca profile Hope & Sesame – Founder / Co-owner Mr. Bastian Sciocca was born in Switzerland and studied at the Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, one of the world’s top educational institutions and known as a hospitality management school.In addition to serving as F&B manager at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bastien Sciocca also served as former vice president of the Swiss Bartenders Association. After traveling across three continents for over 20 years, he opened Hope & Sesame, Guangzhou’s first speakeasy cocktail bar. The bar has now been ranked in “Asia’s 50 Best Bars” for six consecutive years, and has been awarded “The World 51-100 Best Bars” three times, making it one of China’s leading bar consulting groups. Moming Kombucha, which he co-founded with his wife Marcia Xiao, has become one of the best-selling Chinese kombucha brands nationwide and is sold in hotels, cafes, and stores in more than 400 countries. With over 50 years of experience hosting bartending events around the world, he has deep knowledge of spirits and baijiu, and his deep passion for hospitality and trends is one of his charms. 【Bartender Takeover vol.39 / Agostino Perrone, Giorgio Bargiani】 • Date and time: Monday, May 12, 2025 18:00-2:00 • Location: The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo 45th floor “The Bar” • Menu: “The Connaught Bar” by Agostino Perrone and Giorgio Bargiani Signature cocktail using Suntory Japanese Craft Gin ROKU Japanese Craft Vodka HAKU〈White〉 *Cocktail details will be announced on the day • Cooperation: Suntory Ltd. • Store URL:
https://www.the-connaught.co.uk/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11305/2168/11305-2168-f1b2d1b682dc80b53fea206f255958c6-1800×2700.jpg ■ Agostino Perrone Photo right The Connaught Bar Director of Mixology ■ Giorgio Bargiani Photo left The Connaught Bar Assistant Director of Mixology *Business hours are subject to change without notice.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11305/2168/11305-2168-e9c2bc7874bf9d07f053a25f79c50661-1148×999.jpg About The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo “The Bar” The Bar, which was selected as one of the 50 Best Discoveries, is located in a place where you can enjoy one of the best views in Tokyo, and is a symbolic space that treats the entire area as a piece of art. The oval-shaped bar counter is illuminated from below, creating a romantic atmosphere when combined with the night view of the city. In addition, the
entertainment performed on the water stage allows the sound to resonate through the water surface, allowing you to enjoy even more beautiful tones and spaciousness. *”50 Best Discovery” is part of the 50 Best brand published by William Reid, which introduces various restaurants and bars selected based on actual experiences by the 50 Best Academy, which is made up of food writers, critics, chefs, restaurateurs, and well-travelled gourmets from around the world. To qualify, a restaurant or bar must receive a significant number of votes in the most recent poll of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, World’s 50 Best Bars, World’s 50 Best Hotels, or appear in one of 50Best’s annual regional rankings. About The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is located in Roppongi, the entertainment and business hub of Japan’s capital, Tokyo. The restaurant, spa, club lounge, and guest rooms occupy the top nine floors of Midtown Tower, the tallest building in Tokyo, and offer spectacular 360-degree views. With a total of 245 guest rooms, 40 of which are suites, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Tokyo offers the ultimate in relaxation. The restaurants include the Japanese restaurant “Hinokizaka,” which offers Kaiseki, sushi, tempura, and teppanyaki, and the French gastronomy “Heritage.” by Kei Kobayashi, Bistronomy Towers, Chocolate & Pastry La Boutique, The Ritz-Carlton Cafe & Deli, lobby lounge and bar, meeting and event banquet facilities, and a wedding chapel. Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RitzCarltonTokyo/ ) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/RitzCarltonTokyo/ )