Beer Pub Ishii to Join Yomise-dori's 'Wakuwaku Big Thank-You Festival' on May 24
Beer Pub Ishii in Sendagi, Bunkyo Ward, will take part in the Yomise-dori shopping street's 'Wakuwaku Big Thank-You Festival' on May 24. The shop serves Japanese craft beer on four taps, so you can enjoy a pint alongside the shopping street event.
Hop BroBeer Pub Ishii in Sendagi, Bunkyo Ward, is taking part in Yomise-dori's Wakuwaku Big Thank-You Festival on May 24, right?
MugiWhoa! Just being able to drink at a shopping street event is exciting all by itself!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, it's a small place that opened in April 2013, and the four-tap setup is so cool.
MugiFour taps? So if the number is small, is that actually more impressive?
Hop BroYeah, the permanent beer is Heartland, and the rest are rotating Japanese craft beers. In other words, the lineup changes as the kegs run out.
MugiWhoa, it changes every time!? That makes me want to go find today's one!
Hop BroExactly. And the food goes from house-made pickles and fish and chips to taco rice, so you can have a light drink or a full meal.
MugiOhhh! That's the perfect distance for dropping by between festival stops!
Hop BroIt's only a six-minute walk from Sendagi Station, and the location right on the border of Yanaka and Sendagi is great. The appeal is that you can drink while soaking up the atmosphere of the shopping street.
MugiAnd it's got limited seating and is cash-only, which somehow makes it feel very pub-like, and I love it!
Hop BroIt fits the bustle of Yomise-dori perfectly, so this is definitely shaping up to be the drink after the event that matters most.
MugiYep, it's decided. Let's go check what the next keg is!
Event Overview
Beer Pub Ishii, located on Yomise-dori shopping street in Sendagi, Bunkyo Ward, will appear at the 'Wakuwaku Big Thank-You Festival' on May 24. Beer Pub Ishii is a small beer pub that opened in April 2013, about a six-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Sendagi Station. Situated on the border between Yanaka and Sendagi, it is a place where you can stop in while taking in the atmosphere of the shopping street.
Beers on Offer
According to the shop's basic information, Beer Pub Ishii has four taps, three of which change daily. The permanent beer is Kirin Heartland, while the others pour distinctive Japanese craft beers. As kegs run dry, the lineup switches to the next label, so the same bar shows a different face every time you visit. For beer lovers, there's the pleasure of checking which kegs are open today.
The Shop's Appeal
The food menu is broad, including house-made pickles, fish and chips, pork rillettes, sausages, and taco rice. With everything from light snacks to hearty meals, it works both for dropping in for just one drink between events and for settling in and having a meal. As a place where the bustle of Yomise-dori and a craft-beer-focused concept naturally fit together, it seems well suited to local events too. Note that the interior has limited seating and operates on a cash-only, pay-as-you-go basis. While casual, it continues to run like a neighborhood pub.
Shop Information
- Name: Beer Pub Ishii
- Type: Beer pub
- Address: 3-45-8 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
- Nearest Stations: 6 minutes on foot from Sendagi Station, 7 minutes from Nishi-Nippori Station, 9 minutes from Nippori Station
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Pub Ishii in Sendagi, Bunkyo Ward, is taking part in Yomise-dori's Wakuwaku Big Thank-You Festival on May 24, right?
MugiWhoa! Just being able to drink at a shopping street event is exciting all by itself!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, it's a small place that opened in April 2013, and the four-tap setup is so cool.
MugiFour taps? So if the number is small, is that actually more impressive?
Hop BroYeah, the permanent beer is Heartland, and the rest are rotating Japanese craft beers. In other words, the lineup changes as the kegs run out.
MugiWhoa, it changes every time!? That makes me want to go find today's one!
Hop BroExactly. And the food goes from house-made pickles and fish and chips to taco rice, so you can have a light drink or a full meal.
MugiOhhh! That's the perfect distance for dropping by between festival stops!
Hop BroIt's only a six-minute walk from Sendagi Station, and the location right on the border of Yanaka and Sendagi is great. The appeal is that you can drink while soaking up the atmosphere of the shopping street.
MugiAnd it's got limited seating and is cash-only, which somehow makes it feel very pub-like, and I love it!
Hop BroIt fits the bustle of Yomise-dori perfectly, so this is definitely shaping up to be the drink after the event that matters most.
MugiYep, it's decided. Let's go check what the next keg is!
