The beer pub "umbrella," located underground at the Ohatsu Tenjin entrance in Umeda, Osaka, is announcing a Friday, April 10 opening at 6:00 p.m. The interior has a calm atmosphere with the warmth of wood, and a counter-centered hideaway-like space. It is a convenient spot for solo drinking, small gatherings, and even private rentals.

According to the official website, the beer lineup centers on three craft beers on tap, along with draft Guinness and draft Heartland. In addition, they stock more than 30 beers, including limited bottled beers, with a rotating selection of domestic and international labels. Because the lineup changes from day to day, one of the shop's charms is that you can encounter a different pint each time you visit.

The food ranges widely from beer-friendly snacks to appetizers, cheese, prosciutto, pasta, and meat dishes, making it easy to build a menu whether you want to focus on drinks or on a meal. On nights when you want to drink heartily, it suits you to center on the draft beer; when you want to take your time, choose an interesting bottle from the lineup.

Including the path down into the basement, it is just the kind of place where you can step a little away from the city's bustle and tilt back a glass. Since it opens at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, anyone looking for a drink around Umeda after work should definitely put it on the shortlist.