Open at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20

BEER BAR Bitter (Sun Heights Iidabashi 203, 1-14 Tsukudocho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) will open at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20. This long-loved beer pub in the Kagurazaka-Iidabashi area is known for its wood-toned interior and the taps lined up beyond the counter.

The bar's appeal lies in its selection of more than 100 kinds of beer, centered on Belgian brews. On any given day, there are about 4 to 5 draft beers available, so there is always something new to look forward to when the tap lineup changes. With a broad range that also includes bottles and cans, it is easy to start with a draft beer and move on to a bottle for the second round.

Examples introduced in past coverage include Route Bock from Van Steenberge Brewery, Burdock IPA du Vin from Burdock Brewery, and Seki (Seat) from OHLOY Brewing. From a rich, malty bock to an IPA with white-wine-like acidity to an IPA with a pine aroma, the lineup shows just how wide the range can be at the same shop.

Owner Mayumi Saijo has 30 years of experience in the beer industry and selects beers based on what she personally finds delicious. Rather than simply following trends, the shop offers beers chosen from the drinker's point of view, which is part of what makes BEER BAR Bitter what it is.

This is the kind of place you want to visit in Kagurazaka when you want to take your time and face your beer in a relaxed setting. It is the perfect opening time for slowly savoring the individual character of draft beers and the breadth of the bottle selection.