Kokubunji's BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS Opens at 3 p.m. on May 4; Today's Drafts Include Nara Brewing and U.B.P Brewery
Kokubunji's BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS has announced its operating schedule and tap list for Monday, May 4, 2026. During Golden Week, it will operate on an irregular schedule, opening at 3 p.m. even though it is the first Monday of the month. The lineup includes Nara Brewing, Yokohama Bay Brewing, U.B.P Brewery, and more.
Hop BroKokubunji's BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS opens at 3 p.m. on May 4. It matches the Golden Week mood, and I like how the schedule shifts a little from the norm.
MugiWait, so even on a holiday I have to wait until the afternoon?! But 3 p.m. is perfect for a mix of daytime and evening drinking. It really feels like the Golden Week gap!
Hop BroFirst up on tap today is Farmentary's Nico, a milky ale. It has a soft mouthfeel, and the name alone already makes it sound indulgent.
MugiWait, it doesn't taste like milk!? So it means a gentle, smooth drinking experience?
Hop BroExactly. It's often rounded out with lactose. And then Nara Brewing's Space Pocket, a double IPA, comes in, so the range is huge.
MugiThat's a wild range! And if they even have Yokohama Bay Brewing's Yuzu Weiss, I could reset everything with some citrus!
Hop BroOn top of that, U.B.P Brewery has Step Over, a West Coast IPA, and La Bomba, an imperial stout, so you can bounce back and forth between bitterness and deep dark richness.
MugiWait, they have hazy IPA and even Pilsner Urquell!? That's already a treasure trove of styles. I might close out before I even decide!
Hop BroThe Coming Soon list is strong too, with U.B.P's Hazy Celebration and Iwate Kura Beer's Raspberry Pink, so they've even set up something to look forward to next. Being on the 6th floor of the No. 46 Tokyo Building near Kokubunji Station also makes it easy to drop in.
MugiI want to go right now! I'm locked in for a second drink tonight, and if I drink with Hop-senpai's commentary, it'll be perfect!
Hop BroExactly. I'd start with Nico for something soft, then finish with La Bomba. Tonight, it's a trip in one place.
MugiAll right, I'm coming too! Let's go raise a glass tonight!
May 4 Operating Hours
Kokubunji beer pub BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS announced that on Monday, May 4, 2026, it will open at 15:00 and close at 25:00. During Golden Week, it will be closed on Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 6, and will open at 17:00 on Thursday, May 7, so its hours will follow a slightly different rhythm than usual.
Today's Draft Beers
In today's "On Tap!" lineup, Farmentary's "Nico [Milky Ale]" is first to be tapped today. Next are Nara Brewing's "Space Pocket [Double IPA]," Yokohama Bay Brewing's "Yuzu Weiss [Fruit Weizen]," Sankt Gallen's "Amber Ale," Outsider's "Helles Bells [Helles]," DD4D's "Hazy IPA," and more.
Also on the list are Y.Market's "Overdrive Pale Ale [American Pale Ale]," Shiga Kogen Beer's "Kind of Gold [Imperial IPA]," U.B.P Brewery's "Step Over [West Coast IPA]" and "La Bomba [Imperial Stout]," Nomcraft's "Mystic Tiger [Hazy IPA]," Hiroshima Neighborly's "Rinki Sakura Hen [Barrel-Aged Wheat Wine]," and Pilsner Urquell.
Coming Soon
Coming Soon includes Iwate Kura Beer's "Raspberry Pink [Fruit Wheat Ale]," Onidensetsu Beer × Asaya's "NEW Asa Oni 11.5 IPA [Hazy IPA]," U.B.P Brewery's "Hazy Celebration [Hazy Double IPA]," Hansharo Beer's "Osakeman IPA [Belgian IPA]," and Y.Market's "Third Eye IPA [Imperial IPA]."
The shop, located on the 6th floor of the No. 46 Tokyo Building near Kokubunji Station, is the kind of craft beer specialty bar where you can enjoy the distinctive character of breweries from across Japan. It looks like an easy place to stop by during Golden Week and go after whatever beer catches your interest.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKokubunji's BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS opens at 3 p.m. on May 4. It matches the Golden Week mood, and I like how the schedule shifts a little from the norm.
MugiWait, so even on a holiday I have to wait until the afternoon?! But 3 p.m. is perfect for a mix of daytime and evening drinking. It really feels like the Golden Week gap!
Hop BroFirst up on tap today is Farmentary's Nico, a milky ale. It has a soft mouthfeel, and the name alone already makes it sound indulgent.
MugiWait, it doesn't taste like milk!? So it means a gentle, smooth drinking experience?
Hop BroExactly. It's often rounded out with lactose. And then Nara Brewing's Space Pocket, a double IPA, comes in, so the range is huge.
MugiThat's a wild range! And if they even have Yokohama Bay Brewing's Yuzu Weiss, I could reset everything with some citrus!
Hop BroOn top of that, U.B.P Brewery has Step Over, a West Coast IPA, and La Bomba, an imperial stout, so you can bounce back and forth between bitterness and deep dark richness.
MugiWait, they have hazy IPA and even Pilsner Urquell!? That's already a treasure trove of styles. I might close out before I even decide!
Hop BroThe Coming Soon list is strong too, with U.B.P's Hazy Celebration and Iwate Kura Beer's Raspberry Pink, so they've even set up something to look forward to next. Being on the 6th floor of the No. 46 Tokyo Building near Kokubunji Station also makes it easy to drop in.
MugiI want to go right now! I'm locked in for a second drink tonight, and if I drink with Hop-senpai's commentary, it'll be perfect!
Hop BroExactly. I'd start with Nico for something soft, then finish with La Bomba. Tonight, it's a trip in one place.
MugiAll right, I'm coming too! Let's go raise a glass tonight!
