The Best Pubs in Tokyo
6 pubs in Tokyo ranked by atmosphere, beer list, and history.
Tokyo s closest equivalent to the pub is the izakaya, the Japanese drinking establishment. Izakaya share the social DNA of pubs — neighbourhood scaled, focused on social drinking, food alongside beer. The British pub tradition is also represented in dedicated British pubs serving the expat community.
The izakaya cluster everywhere in Tokyo. The British pubs cluster in Roppongi and Marunouchi.
Order an Asahi or Kirin draught, or a chuhai. At an izakaya, follow the bartender s recommendations.
The 6 best pubs in Tokyo
The Aldgate British Pub
Heritage British pub with cask ales and traditional pub food. The crowd is mixed expat and Japanese. Open daily.
Hub Pub
Japanese-British pub chain with reliable beer and a great atmosphere. Open daily.
Popeye
Beer specialist with 70 rotating Japanese craft taps. Among the deepest beer lists in Tokyo. Open daily.
Tachinomiya Mura
Standing izakaya. Cheap, fast, authentic. Open daily.
Kichijoji Yokocho
Hidden alley with multiple tiny izakaya. Each seats 6 to 10 people. Walk between them. Open daily.
Nakameguro Beer Garden
Open air beer garden along the Meguro river. In cherry blossom season this is one of Tokyo s great drinking experiences. Open seasonally.
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