Tucked away in the city, you will find a secret garden with a very special Japanese happy hour. Ibushi at Prefecture offers great seafood and cocktails. From Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm-7pm, duck into Ibushi and discover the best drinks and bar food, in season. They also offer dining tours. Chef Chris Kim worked at Tetsuya’s which may be all you need to know. Robata Grilled Scallops The scallops are robata grilled; a special technique which adds deep flavour. Inside, it’s mood lighting all round. Outside, even in autumn, when we visited, it was warm enough to sit back and relax for a couple of hours outdoors. It was quiet, peaceful and a Tokyo oasis on the edge of Chinatown in the city. This heritage-listed building has four storeys. Happy Hour is on the ground floor and you’ll be met at reception and offered a table. Sake and fermented yuzu leave the happiest aftertaste and no cost hangover at all. Don’t tell too many people. Holiday Goddess editors pay their own way when they play and stay. Thanks to Mark Ferguson. Address Ground Level/230 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Opening hours Happy Hour
Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-7pm Website