Neko no Shukaijo in Umegaoka is just a 30-second walk from Odakyu Line's Umegaoka Station, yet because the entrance is on a side street, once you step inside, there is a quiet feeling as if you've moved a little away from the bustle of the city. According to public information, the interior has a calm monochrome atmosphere, and the window seats, which are suitable for solo drinking, reading, or working on a PC, are equipped with power outlets and free Wi-Fi.

In this post, the shop introduced that it is making progress on preparing its lamb stew, showing that this place is built around not only beer but also dishes that make use of spice and ethnic flavors. The food actually served is said to be the kind of authentic fare created by the owner, who has 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, with the goal of offering a dish that is hard to find the same way at home or at other restaurants.

Beer is always available on 6 taps. The lineup is centered on selections from Japan and abroad that the owner personally wants to drink and finds delicious, and when cans and large bottles are added, there is a wide range to choose from depending on your mood. In addition, tap beer can be taken home in plastic cups or growlers, so after enjoying a drink in the shop, it's easy to carry that afterglow back home as well.

If you're in Umegaoka and want to settle into a quiet space and pair craft beer with spice food, this is one place worth keeping in mind.