Osaka craft beer scene is Japan's second-deepest after Tokyo. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best craft beer bars in Osaka
01 · Osaka
Tenma
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Craft beer · Local brewery
Minoh Beer's Osaka taproom.
Order: A flight of three Japanese craft beers
02 · Osaka
Tenma
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Craft beer specialist
Tenma craft beer specialist.
Order: A Japanese craft IPA flight
03 · Osaka
Namba
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Casual craft beer pub
Namba casual craft beer specialist.
Order: A flight of three rotating Japanese taps
04 · Osaka
Multiple
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Irish-style craft beer pub
Osaka Irish-style craft beer pub chain.
Order: A pint of Guinness + a Japanese craft IPA
05 · Osaka
Namba
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Modern craft beer pub
Namba modern craft beer specialist.
Order: A craft IPA flight
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06 · Osaka
Shinsaibashi
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Standing-only craft beer
Shinsaibashi standing-only craft beer pub.
Order: A craft IPA at the standing bar
07 · Osaka
Tenma
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Casual brewpub
Tenma casual brewpub.
Order: Their flagship pale ale
08 · Osaka
Honmachi
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Casual craft beer pub
Honmachi casual craft beer specialist.
Order: A flight of three Japanese craft IPAs
09 · Osaka
Namba
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German beer hall
Namba German-style beer hall.
Order: A wheat beer with sausages
10 · Osaka
Tennoji
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Casual craft beer pub
Tennoji casual craft beer specialist.
Order: A flight of three Japanese craft beers
More Osaka craft beerThe full Osaka craft-beer index by neighbourhood.
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How Osaka drinks craft beer
Beer Belly and Craft Beer Base are essential. Most peak between 7 and 10 PM.
