Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly is a bar, a rather lively one at that, which was also the setting for the 2000 movie of the same name.  Since it first opened in 1993, it has grown into a worldwide chain of bars, with one prominently situated in the party/nightlife capital of Tokyo (if not Japan), Roppongi. 

The Coyote Ugly in Tokyo is a relatively new place, having opened in December of 2016, but a visit to this energetic bar/saloon might make you think it's been a part of the Roppongi nightlife scene for much longer, as it fits in very well here among all the izakayas, night shows, bars, and dance clubs in the neighborhood.

The bartenders/dancers (henceforth referred to as the Coyotes) are the heart and soul of this place.  Their enthusiasm and energy are infectious and permeate through the atmosphere of Coyote Ugly and reach the customers in a way seldom seen in any similar establishment.  Their dancing (especially on the bar!) is great, personalities are friendly and welcoming, and seem to be generally beautiful people inside and out.  That alone makes this place quite unique and worth visiting.

The sounds of the place are also noteworthy.  Music tastes can vary from person to person, of course, but the DJing here is very good and contributes well to the atmosphere and theme.  It is mostly (if not all) internationally known music that's being played, and if you're a fan of the movie you might notice that some of the songs from the movie soundtrack will be heard on occasion.  For me to say the music was great isn't an empty compliment; I've been to some places, including in Roppongi, where I was put off by the song selection.  Definitely not here, though.

It varies, but many of the Coyotes I've encountered here are pretty good with English, so don't need to worry about the language barrier too much here.

One of the friendly Coyotes leans over to pose for a pic

If you've been to any other Coyote Ugly in the world, I'd still recommend visiting this one.  It is a Japanese take on a tried and true formula elsewhere, and as I've often vouched for the beauty of the people here, I will, without hesitation, say that Coyote Ugly in Tokyo is the best one of all I've been to.

She was invited onto the bar with the Coyotes for a cool photo op

Recommendations:
- Don't arrive on an empty stomach, as Coyote Ugly does not serve food, only drinks.  Have your evening meal/snack before going, or plan on doing so after your time at the saloon.

- Arrive earlier in the evening, while the crowd is relatively small during happy hour, to have a better chance at sitting at the bar (and therefore up closer to the action on/behind the bar).  Arrive anytime if this doesn't matter too much for you.

- No men allowed on the bar.  Just a warning, but the Coyotes will inform you once you're there.  Ladies are welcome, upon invitation from the hosts.

- Come ready to interact and have fun!  This isn't a quiet bar/izakaya, so one shouldn't come here expecting to blend into the background too much.  The Coyotes will find you and will want to make the evening a fun/enjoyable one!

Specifics:
Coyote Ugly Saloon, Tokyo
Price: Varies with drinks, no cover charge
Hours: 2000-0200 Mon-Thu, 2000-0300 Fri-Sat
Location: