Nihonbashi Brewery Ningyocho Branch, a standout spot with 13 craft beers on tap
The Ningyocho branch of "Nihonbashi Brewery" in Nihonbashi Tomizawacho, Tokyo, is a specialty shop where you can enjoy 13 kinds of craft beer, including the original NIHONBASHI IPA. In a calm space with the warmth of wood, it is an easy-to-use spot for everything from daytime drinking to dinner at night.
Hop BroToday I'm talking about Nihonbashi Brewery Ningyocho Branch. It's a place in Nihonbashi Tomizawacho, Tokyo, where you can really drink around craft beer as the main attraction, and it's surprisingly easy to use.
MugiWhoa! Even though it's a craft beer specialty shop, you can actually enjoy a proper meal too? Not just drinking, but eating well as well sounds amazing!
Hop BroExactly. The interior has a warm wooden feel and a calm atmosphere that also gives off a bit of Edo-era charm. Since there are counter seats too, it works whether you're drinking alone or coming with a group.
MugiHuh! But 13 kinds on tap is a lot, right? I'd be happy, but I'd also be lost trying to decide where to start...
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The signature beer is NIHONBASHI IPA. It's an original recipe devised by Trevor Bress, HUB's head brewer, and it's an IPA where you can really enjoy the hop aroma.
MugiWhat? IPA is the bitter one, right? I've heard the name, but it still makes me a little hesitant...
Hop BroBroadly speaking, IPA is a hop-aromatic beer, and its appeal is the aroma and bitterness. What is great here is the range, from refreshing styles like Hitachino Yuzu Lager to stronger, more bitter beers with fuller body like Suruga Bay Imperial IPA.
MugiWow! A lager with the aroma of yuzu sounds so good I want to try it already! And they even have a soft wheat white ale too, so there is so much fun in choosing!
Hop BroOn top of that, prices start at 484 yen for an S size, so it's easy to compare and taste different beers. Since you can try different sizes, both IPA fans and people who prefer lighter beers can go with whatever fits the mood.
MugiWait, they have food too? If they have pasta and sausage too, then I'm basically fully ready to drink!
Hop BroExactly. They have bolognese and genovese pasta, sausage platters, and even pudding, so you can come for daytime drinking or dinner at night. In other words, today is a day to go out and raise a glass in Nihonbashi.
MugiIt's decided! If it's okay from noon to night, I want to go too! Let's start with the yuzu lager, then move on to the IPA, and finish with pudding!
A craft-beer-centered spot to enjoy in Nihonbashi Tomizawacho
The Ningyocho branch of "Nihonbashi Brewery" in Nihonbashi Tomizawacho, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, is a brewery where you can enjoy meals centered around craft beer. The interior has a natural, wood-toned atmosphere and a calm setting that somehow evokes the spirit of old Edo. There are also counter seats, so it works well for anything from dropping in alone for a drink to dining with a group.
All 13 varieties on tap
One of the shop's main appeals is its lineup of craft beers, with 13 varieties available at all times. The signature "NIHONBASHI IPA" is an original IPA recipe devised by Trevor Bress, head brewer at HUB. The selection also spans a wide range of styles, including the "Hitachino Yuzu Lager," with its striking yuzu aroma, the "Suruga Bay Imperial IPA," with pronounced bitterness and body, and the "Hitachino White Ale," known for its soft wheat-driven drinkability.
Beer prices start at 484 yen for an S size, making it easy to compare different sizes. Because the lineup is clearly split among IPA, lager, and white ale styles, it is easy to choose whether you want to enjoy hop aroma or simply drink something light and food-friendly.
A place to enjoy with food
The food menu is broad, ranging from pasta such as bolognese and genovese, to sausage platters, pudding, and even an adult-style cream soda, and it feels designed with beer pairings in mind. In particular, an IPA with pronounced hop aroma would pair well with meat dishes and salty snacks, while a yuzu-forward lager seems like it would go well with lighter appetizers or pizza.
With hours that make it convenient for both lunch and dinner, and takeout available as well, it is a spot worth remembering as a flexible choice for anything from small gatherings to banquets. Centered on craft beer, this is the kind of place to head when you want to drink seriously in the Nihonbashi area.
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Hop BroToday I'm talking about Nihonbashi Brewery Ningyocho Branch. It's a place in Nihonbashi Tomizawacho, Tokyo, where you can really drink around craft beer as the main attraction, and it's surprisingly easy to use.
MugiWhoa! Even though it's a craft beer specialty shop, you can actually enjoy a proper meal too? Not just drinking, but eating well as well sounds amazing!
Hop BroExactly. The interior has a warm wooden feel and a calm atmosphere that also gives off a bit of Edo-era charm. Since there are counter seats too, it works whether you're drinking alone or coming with a group.
MugiHuh! But 13 kinds on tap is a lot, right? I'd be happy, but I'd also be lost trying to decide where to start...
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The signature beer is NIHONBASHI IPA. It's an original recipe devised by Trevor Bress, HUB's head brewer, and it's an IPA where you can really enjoy the hop aroma.
MugiWhat? IPA is the bitter one, right? I've heard the name, but it still makes me a little hesitant...
Hop BroBroadly speaking, IPA is a hop-aromatic beer, and its appeal is the aroma and bitterness. What is great here is the range, from refreshing styles like Hitachino Yuzu Lager to stronger, more bitter beers with fuller body like Suruga Bay Imperial IPA.
MugiWow! A lager with the aroma of yuzu sounds so good I want to try it already! And they even have a soft wheat white ale too, so there is so much fun in choosing!
Hop BroOn top of that, prices start at 484 yen for an S size, so it's easy to compare and taste different beers. Since you can try different sizes, both IPA fans and people who prefer lighter beers can go with whatever fits the mood.
MugiWait, they have food too? If they have pasta and sausage too, then I'm basically fully ready to drink!
Hop BroExactly. They have bolognese and genovese pasta, sausage platters, and even pudding, so you can come for daytime drinking or dinner at night. In other words, today is a day to go out and raise a glass in Nihonbashi.
MugiIt's decided! If it's okay from noon to night, I want to go too! Let's start with the yuzu lager, then move on to the IPA, and finish with pudding!
