Tamura Sake Bar

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Tamura Sake Bar is a Japanese izakaya-style venue in Fitzroy that focuses on craft sake, Japanese-inspired small plates, and a music-centric atmosphere featuring vintage records and turntables.

Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
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About Tamura Sake Bar

Tamura Sake Bar is a Japanese izakaya-style bar and restaurant located in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. Known for its intimate, music-focused atmosphere, it features shelves of vinyl records, vintage turntables, and a cozy, low-lit interior. The venue specialises in craft sake (including seasonal and small-batch labels), Japanese whisky, and a considered drinks list, paired with Japanese-inspired small plates such as karaage, sashimi-style dishes, skewers, and other bar snacks designed for sharing. Bookings are often recommended for peak nights, though they may hold some space for walk-ins.

A charge from Tamura Sake Bar on your bank or card statement typically relates to food and drink purchased on-site at the bar, either from a seated meal, drinks-only visit, or a group booking. Depending on how you paid, you may see a single final charge, multiple separate transactions (for split bills), or a temporary pre-authorisation hold if you opened a tab with your card. Some booking platforms or large-group reservations may require a deposit or card guarantee, which can also appear as a charge or pending amount if a no-show or late cancellation fee applies. There are no subscriptions or recurring memberships associated with Tamura Sake Bar; charges are usually one-off visit-based amounts.

If you’re unsure about a Tamura Sake Bar charge, start by checking your calendar, messages, and receipts (including email booking confirmations) around the date of the transaction, and consider whether someone in your household may have used the card during a visit. Compare the transaction amount to what you’d typically spend on a night out including food, drinks, and any surcharges such as public holiday or card-processing fees. For questions, you can contact the venue through the details on their website at tamurasho-ten.com or via their listed phone and email; providing the exact transaction date, amount, and the last four digits of your card will help them look up your bill. If the bar confirms the charge is not linked to any visit or booking, contact your bank or card issuer to dispute the transaction and request further investigation.

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  1. TAMURA SAKE BAR\UNIT 1 43 GERTRUDE ST\FI

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from Tamura Sake Bar on my statement when I don’t remember going there?

Tamura Sake Bar charges usually reflect a same-day visit for food and drinks, or a group outing where one person paid on behalf of others. Check with family members or anyone who may have used your card (for example, a partner on a joint account) and look back at your calendar, ride-share receipts, or other transactions near the same time (such as rides to/from Fitzroy) to jog your memory. If you still can’t identify the visit, contact the venue with the date and amount so they can check their point-of-sale records.

What are typical charge amounts from Tamura Sake Bar?

Because Tamura Sake Bar is an izakaya-style venue, bills vary widely depending on how much you eat and drink. A single drink might be a smaller charge, while shared plates and multiple sake flights can add up to a higher bill, especially for groups. It’s common to see rounded amounts that include all items plus any applicable surcharges or card fees applied by the payment terminal.

Why is there a pending or temporary hold from Tamura Sake Bar on my card?

If you opened a tab by leaving your card with the bar, the venue or their payment processor may place a temporary pre-authorisation hold to verify your card. This hold is usually for an estimated amount and will either convert into the final bill or drop off within a few business days, depending on how the payment was processed. If the hold remains after several days, contact your bank and provide the transaction details, then optionally reach out to the bar to confirm the final charge taken.

Can Tamura Sake Bar charge me more than once for a single visit?

You might see more than one transaction if you split the bill across multiple cards, paid for separate rounds at different times, or added a tip in a second step on the terminal. Occasionally, a voided or reversed transaction may appear as a pending amount alongside the final successful charge, but the voided one should drop off. If you believe you’ve been double-charged, take a screenshot of your statement and contact the venue so they can reconcile it against their receipts for that date and time.

How do I get a copy of my receipt from Tamura Sake Bar?

If you opted for an emailed receipt at the time of payment, search your inbox (including spam) for the date of your visit and card type. If you didn’t receive or keep a receipt, you can contact the bar via the details on tamurasho-ten.com, providing the exact charge amount, date, approximate time, and the last four digits of your card so staff can search their till records and, where possible, reissue a receipt or summary of your bill.

Does Tamura Sake Bar have any subscriptions, memberships, or recurring charges?

No, Tamura Sake Bar operates as a bar and restaurant only and does not typically offer subscription services or recurring paid memberships. Any charge you see should relate to a specific visit, booking, or event. If your statement shows repeated monthly charges with the bar’s name, contact the venue and your bank immediately to investigate, as this is not standard billing behaviour for them.

Why was I charged a no-show or cancellation fee by Tamura Sake Bar?

For certain peak-time or large-group bookings made via the venue or third-party booking platforms, a credit card may be required to secure the reservation with a stated no-show or late cancellation policy. If you cancel too late or don’t attend, a fee per person or a fixed amount may be charged to the card on file according to the terms shown when you booked. Review your booking confirmation email for the policy details, and if you believe the fee was charged in error, contact the bar or the booking platform directly to discuss.

How can I resolve a Tamura Sake Bar charge I believe is incorrect or fraudulent?

First, contact Tamura Sake Bar using the phone or email listed on tamurasho-ten.com, and provide the transaction date, time (if known), amount, and the last four digits of the card so they can verify whether a transaction exists in their system. If they cannot locate a matching bill or confirm that the charge does not relate to your card being used at their venue, reach out to your bank or card issuer to report the transaction as disputed or potentially fraudulent. Your bank can then reverse or investigate the charge while you monitor your account for any additional unfamiliar activity.

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