Tokyo late-night beer bars
Late-night
craft beer
craft beer
Beer Saurus - Beer bar: IkebukuroThis large late-night bar offers an excellent selection of beers from around the world, including some very nice US microbrews, at decent prices. The happy hour from 6-8pm is an especially good deal, with many drinks half-price. The extensive food...
british beer
british beer
Nonsuch - British pub: IkebukuroEnglish beers and UK rock music are on tap at this cozy second-floor bar; they're named after an album by XTC. The British-inspired menu includes fisherman's pie, traditional fish and chips, and beef-tendon stew in beer. Fuller's ESB and Iwate...
restaurant
restaurant
Tavern on S - International: Nishi-ShinjukuConveniently located next to Shinjuku Station's south exit, this glitzy bar-restaurant is a fun destination whatever you're looking for - a casual group dinner, a late-night snack or just a quick drink or two at the bar. The large dining room is...
craft beer
craft beer
Aldgate - Beer bar: ShibuyaOne of Shibuya's more serious craft beer bars, The Aldgate offers more than twenty craft beers on tap, mostly from Japan, Britain and the US. The food is English pub fare - Toad in the Hole, Cornish pasties, Daal Masala, Fish and Chips.
craft beer
craft beer
Gau's - Beer bar: ShibuyaNotable for their late-night hours, Gau's offers a handful of US craft beers on tap from breweries like Lost Coast, Rogue and Left Hand, with three-part tasting flights a popular option. They only have six taps, and they can get repetitive (during...
belgian
belgian
Hemel - Belgian rest/beer bar: Shibuya"Hemel Belgian Beer and Food" lives up to their name - this comfortable wood-paneled bar offers an appealing menu of Belgian and European food to go with their extensive list of over 100 beers.
german
german
Wasserfall - Beer bar: ShibuyaA sister shop of the nearby Hawaiian-themed Wailele, Wasserfall offers an impressively wide selection of German beers, including four on draft. The several dozen bottled beers are organized by style, and they include IPAs and other international...
belgian
belgian
Belgo - Belgian rest/beer bar: ShibuyaA comfortably cozy little hideaway bar with multi-level seating nooks. Pick your own bottle from the big selection of Belgian and German brews in the refrigerator case. The food menu is limited to light snacks.
belgian
belgian
Glass Dance - Belgian rest/beer bar: ShinagawaA popular chain of Belgian beer bars, Glass Dance offers De Koninck, Leffe Blond and a few other interesting beers on tap, and lots more by the bottle. There's a full Belgian-inspired food menu and convenient late-night hours. Budget around Y3200...
belgian
belgian
Agoo - Belgian rest/beer bar: HamamatsuchoThe vibe at this small neighborhood bar is friendly and laid back - comfortable enough to stop in for a drink by yourself or for a quiet conversation with friends. There's a decent selection of Belgians at average-for-Tokyo prices, plus a small...
craft beer
craft beer
Ant 'n Bee - Beer bar: RoppongiMore than twenty Japanese microbrew beers are served on tap at this late-night beer specialist. The food menu is limited to fish and chips and similar bar fare.
Late-night
belgian
belgian
Roy G Biv - Belgian rest/beer bar: GinzaSpecializing in Belgian beers, this tiny hole-in-the-wall drinking spot is a genuine old-fashioned Ginza bar - there's a crew of regular customers who seem to know each other, and it's the kind of place where you might end up chatting with...
belgian
belgian
Antwerp Central - Belgian rest/beer bar: MarunouchiThere are a lot of good Belgian beer bars in Tokyo, but Antwerp Central is far and away the biggest - a sprawling cafe/ bar/ restaurant with several dining spaces and a big outdoor terrace. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the bar's size,...
german
german
Franz Club - German: MarunouchiPart of the popular Franziskaner chain, Franz club offers a selection of German beers as well as nice roast meats, sausages, ham and similar fare. Budget around Y4,000 at dinnertime. There's also a deluxe weekend brunch.
restaurant
restaurant
Salsa Cabana Bar - Tex-Mex: YotsuyaThe food here is very nicely prepared, and in spite of the simplicity of items like tacos and enchiladas, somehow tastes more Mexican regional than Tex-Mex. Our swordfish tacos had a lot of big flavors, although our nachos needed a bit of extra...
belgian
belgian
Bitter - Belgian rest/beer bar: KagurazakaOften hidden backstreet bars like this - quiet, sophisticated, with tasteful but understated decor - specialize in expensive Scotch whisky or cocktails, so it's nice to find a place like this with a serious Belgian beer menu. Food includes freshly...
belgian
belgian
Brussels - Belgian rest/beer bar: JimbochoThis original branch of the pioneering Belgian beer bar chain is spread out over three very narrow floors, with cozy seating niches. There's a small food menu and a very good selection of beers.
world beer
world beer
Malt Road - Beer bar: AwajichoThis late-night bar serves four beers on tap and many more by the bottle, with an unusual selection mostly from Belgium, Germany and the UK. The food menu features pizzas, salads and tapas-style small dishes. [Formerly known as Jha Bar.]
world beer
world beer
Rokugo (65) - Beer bar: KandaHandy to know about if you've missed your last train, Rokugo is open until 7am every night but Sunday. They stock 200 kinds of bottled beer, 100 wines by the bottle and 20 kinds of cheese, so you'll probably find something you like if you can make...
craft beer
craft beer
Beerich Yeast - Beer bar: KinshichoBeerich has all the trappings of a classic old-school Tokyo cocktail bar - the bartenders are decked out in white shirts and vests, and the drinks come with gigantic globes of hand-carved ice. The atmosphere isn't quite as stiff as you might...
world beer
world beer
Shimeji II - Bar: KoenjiIf you're looking for a change of pace from Koenji's many crowded izakaya and craft-beer bars, Shimeji is a budget-friendly, old-fashioned pub-style bar. The interior is funky and unpretentious, with beer and liquor posters on the walls, a...
craft beer
craft beer
Stone - Bar: AsagayaA half-dozen beers from San Diego's Stone and other craft brewers are served on tap here, at prices ranging from Y980-Y1300 per pint. There's also a well-stocked retail shop with some fifty microbrews from both Europe and the US, ready to take home...
one or two beers
one or two beers
Newzea Platform - Wine bar: Yoyogi-KoenOccupying what must be one of Shibuya's thinnest buildings, this specialty bar serves around two dozen New Zealand wines, including several by the glass, as well as three different beers from Stoke, a New Zealand microbrewery. On the first floor is...
craft beer
craft beer
Festa - Beer bar: Shimo-KitazawaThis lively neighborhood bar offers a decent selection of craft beers - both Japanese and imported - from their dozen taps. One unusual feature is that they serve a number of Belgian and other European beers in addition to the usual American and...
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