Celebrating Over 400 Years of Tradition—The Anniversary of "Chartreuse," the Herbal Liqueur Protected by Monks [Chartreuse 1605]

Union Liquors Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo / CEO: Alfonso Martin) will hold a limited-time cocktail fair at the following locations in conjunction with the anniversary (May 16) established by the French liqueur manufacturer "Chartreuse" to celebrate its brand history.

Chartreuse Verte

Monks of the Grande Chartreuse Monastery

Bartenders' attention is on the "Secret Recipe" herbal liqueur Chartreuse's anniversary [Chartreuse 1605]

The world's only herbal liqueur, still manufactured by the monks of the Grande Chartreuse monastery while protecting a secret recipe.

The recipe and manufacturing method of "Chartreuse" are known only to the monks and are not even disclosed to the manufacturer, making it a truly secret recipe.

To commemorate the recipe being entrusted to the monks in 1605, fans around the world celebrate on May 16 every year. The way to celebrate is up to you! It is a day for both customers and bartenders to celebrate together while enjoying Chartreuse cocktails at a bar.

Please visit during this period and fully enjoy the charm of Chartreuse together with fans around the world. Share your drink on SNS and celebrate with Chartreuse fans worldwide.

This year, to coincide with this special day, the following stores will offer a limited-time menu.

Please take this opportunity to enjoy Chartreuse cocktails.

Keio Plaza Hotel Main Bar Brillant

Limited Time Cocktail: Bijou
Period: Friday, May 1, 2026 - Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Business Hours: 17:00 - 23:30 (Food Last Order 22:00, Drink Last Order 23:00)
(Closed on Sundays and Holidays)
Address: 2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8330
Price: 2,100 yen *Including service charge and tax
Official Website: https://www.keioplaza.co.jp/restaurant/list/brillant/
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Please enjoy a beautiful drink with a twisted combination of "Bijou," meaning jewel in French, and "Arita-yaki," a traditional Japanese craft.

BAR TRENCH Tokyo / Kyoto (New Store)

[Tokyo]: Monday, May 11, 2026 - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Business Hours: 18:00 - 2:00 am (Open everyday)
Address: 102, 1-5-8 Ebisu Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0021

[Kyoto]: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - Sunday, May 17, 2026
Business Hours: 18:00 - 23:00 (L.O.)
Business Days: Wednesday to Sunday (Closed: Monday, Tuesday)
Address: 235 Chamaya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto 600-8045
Official Website: https://small-axe.net/bar-trench/
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BAR TRENCH offers special Chartreuse cocktails around this time every year. This year, they have opened a new store in Kyoto and will hold Chartreuse 1605 at two locations.

Lugdunum Bouchon Lyonnais

Period: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - Saturday, May 30, 2026
Business Hours: 18:00 - 22:30 (20:30 L.O.)
(Closed: Monday, Tuesday)
Address: 4-3-7 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0825
Limited Time: 8,500 yen for 5 Lyon cuisine specialties or 12,500 yen for a 5-course chef's omakase
Official Website: https://lyondelyon.com/
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Lugdunum Bouchon Lyonnais is located in Kagurazaka, famous as a French district. Please enjoy the marriage of Lyon cuisine and Chartreuse.
*Course meals require a reservation

BAR THE TIME
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Period: Friday, May 1, 2026 - Sunday, May 31, 2026
Business Hours: 17:00 - 23:00
(L.O. Last entry 22:00) (Closed: Monday, Tuesday)
Address: 2-2 Ishihanemachi, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo 662-0074
Official Website: https://www.instagram.com/bar.the.time_nishinomiya?igsh=OGlnemhxb3RvZzRt
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Opened in 1991.