BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji announces early-summer menu and 13 draft beers for May 30
BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS, a one-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, announced its May 30, 2026 lineup on Instagram. The shop has lined up new early-summer-inspired dishes and a wide range of draft beers, from fruit ales to IPAs and stouts.
Hop BroBEER CAFE GAMBRINUS, a one-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, has put out its May 30 lineup. The early-summer menu and draft beer selection make it a pretty strong day.
MugiWait, 13 draft beers? And there’s an early-summer menu too? That’s way too many reasons to drink beer all at once!
Hop BroAnd the food is great too. The theme is early summer, with dishes like shari-shari pickled plum, chilled tomato tofu, fried okra, and rare-fried kanpachi cutlet, so it’s easy to pair with anything from a light drink to something more substantial.
MugiWhat is that, like a summer festival at an izakaya? But tomato and myoga alone already sound cool and delicious!
Hop BroThe opening highlights are the three beers marked with stars: Hino Berry Ale, Beatex #1.3, and Rock Weizen. Fruit-forward, IPA-leaning, and Weizen, so it’s interesting that the first three pours all have completely different personalities.
MugiWait, Weizen? That name suddenly sounds like some German professor!
Hop BroIt’s a wheat beer, so it tends to have a soft mouthfeel. That’s why Rock Weizen often leans toward a fragrant, easy-to-drink profile.
MugiOh, I get it! So there’s even a staple like Pilsner Urquell, and it feels like you can make a full circuit through the craft beer world!
Hop BroExactly. They’ve also got everything from stout to IPA, with a wide range like Kemurihige Stout, Steel Soul Fixie IPA, and Cloudy Sky. There’s also Coming Soon, so it’s the kind of place where the shelf grows the more you keep coming back.
MugiNo smoking and no cover charge, and solo drinking is welcome too! Tonight I want to start with chilled tomato tofu and a beer, and next time maybe a fruit ale!
BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS, a beer pub one minute on foot from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, announced its service lineup for Saturday, May 30, 2026 on Instagram. On Saturdays it opens at 3 p.m., making it a place where you can relax and enjoy draft beer alongside dishes prepared by a Japanese cuisine chef.
That day's food theme is early summer. The menu includes seasonal items such as `Shari-shari pickled plum`, `chilled tomato tofu`, `tomato and myoga with salted kelp`, `stir-fried green beans with spicy miso`, `grilled zucchini simmered in sauce`, `summer vegetables simmered and chilled`, `fried okra`, `chef's whim nanbanzuke`, and `rare-fried kanpachi cutlet`. It is arranged so you can pair everything from light appetizers to substantial dishes while taking into account differences in beer temperature and style.
On tap, three labels marked with stars were opened: `Hino Brewing / Hino Berry Ale`, `Y Market Brewing / Beatex #1.3 Rainy Jacket`, and `Touchdown / Rock Weizen`. In addition, the lineup included `Ushitora / Carefully Simmered Pils`, `Kakegawa Farm / Cloudy Sky`, `Number Nine / Dolce Vita IPA`, `Ogna / Amber Ale`, `Yokohama Bay Brewing / Steel Soul Fixie IPA`, `Craft Beer Base / Pale Ale`, `Miyazaki Hideji Beer / Kemurihige Stout`, `U.B.P Brewery / Keyaki Forward`, `Fermentary / Grape-y`, and `Pilsner Urquell`. Also announced as Coming Soon were `Hansharo Beer / Parallel World`, `Great Dane / Everyday IPA`, `Black Tide / Full Power`, and `Johana Beer / Hikiyama Black`.
The interior is completely non-smoking, with no cover charge and free Wi-Fi. With five counter seats, 14 table seats, and standing room for about six people, it works well for solo drinking or hopping around for a few drinks with friends. If you're following rotating Japanese craft beers in Kokubunji, this is a place to check alongside the classic Pilsner Urquell.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBEER CAFE GAMBRINUS, a one-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, has put out its May 30 lineup. The early-summer menu and draft beer selection make it a pretty strong day.
MugiWait, 13 draft beers? And there’s an early-summer menu too? That’s way too many reasons to drink beer all at once!
Hop BroAnd the food is great too. The theme is early summer, with dishes like shari-shari pickled plum, chilled tomato tofu, fried okra, and rare-fried kanpachi cutlet, so it’s easy to pair with anything from a light drink to something more substantial.
MugiWhat is that, like a summer festival at an izakaya? But tomato and myoga alone already sound cool and delicious!
Hop BroThe opening highlights are the three beers marked with stars: Hino Berry Ale, Beatex #1.3, and Rock Weizen. Fruit-forward, IPA-leaning, and Weizen, so it’s interesting that the first three pours all have completely different personalities.
MugiWait, Weizen? That name suddenly sounds like some German professor!
Hop BroIt’s a wheat beer, so it tends to have a soft mouthfeel. That’s why Rock Weizen often leans toward a fragrant, easy-to-drink profile.
MugiOh, I get it! So there’s even a staple like Pilsner Urquell, and it feels like you can make a full circuit through the craft beer world!
Hop BroExactly. They’ve also got everything from stout to IPA, with a wide range like Kemurihige Stout, Steel Soul Fixie IPA, and Cloudy Sky. There’s also Coming Soon, so it’s the kind of place where the shelf grows the more you keep coming back.
MugiNo smoking and no cover charge, and solo drinking is welcome too! Tonight I want to start with chilled tomato tofu and a beer, and next time maybe a fruit ale!
