The Grafton in Gotanda adds Blaggis sausage to its grand menu
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant in Gotanda has added Blaggis sausage to its grand menu. Made from black pudding and haggis, this still-rare British pub dish is a natural match for a pint of Guinness or Kilkenny.
Hop BroToday's topic is THE GRAFTON in Gotanda, officially The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant, where Blaggis just joined the main menu.
MugiWait, what is Blaggis? It sounds like a boss move, not something you order.
Hop BroIt's a sausage made from black pudding and haggis, and even in the UK it's still a pretty rare pub dish.
MugiWhat! Black pudding isn't dessert? My brain had already grabbed a spoon.
Hop BroThat's the trick. It's a very offal-rich savory dish, with meaty depth and spice that make it feel seriously pub-food heavy.
MugiWhoa, then which beer works with something that intense?
Hop BroThe classic move is Guinness stout. Its roasty flavor and creamy texture can handle the richness of Blaggis perfectly.
MugiYou said roasty and now I'm in science class. What is roasty? Is the beer secretly a baked potato?
Hop BroBasically it's toasty dark aroma, like coffee or brown bread, and that's why Kilkenny also pairs so well.
MugiAdd fish and chips or a pie and that's the complete UK pub kit, right? I'd get pulled into The Grafton instantly.
Hop BroAnd the place has been around since 1998, with solo or group friendly energy that makes it easy to settle in. Guinness first, Blaggis second.
MugiDone. Tonight is Guinness then Blaggis because now both my stomach and my throat are fully in pub mode.
The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant, a beer pub within walking distance of Gotanda and Osaki-Hirokoji stations, has added Blaggis to its grand menu. Blaggis is a sausage made by combining black pudding and haggis, and the venue describes it as something still hard to find even in pubs and restaurants in the UK.
Open since 1998, The Grafton has the atmosphere of a classic UK pub. With table seating and counter seating, it works well for a solo pint or for groups. The drink list is broad, with draft craft beer, cider, and whiskey, making it a good place to linger over food and drink.
For a dish with this much savory depth, the pub’s staples such as Guinness and Kilkenny are obvious partners. Blaggis fits naturally into a menu built around hearty British and Irish pub food, alongside fish and chips, pies, and other comfort dishes. For beer lovers, it is the kind of addition that makes a visit feel even more pub-like.
If you want a Gotanda spot where the beer list and the food both lean British and Irish, Blaggis is a notable new menu item to look for.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is THE GRAFTON in Gotanda, officially The Grafton Beer Pub & Restaurant, where Blaggis just joined the main menu.
MugiWait, what is Blaggis? It sounds like a boss move, not something you order.
Hop BroIt's a sausage made from black pudding and haggis, and even in the UK it's still a pretty rare pub dish.
MugiWhat! Black pudding isn't dessert? My brain had already grabbed a spoon.
Hop BroThat's the trick. It's a very offal-rich savory dish, with meaty depth and spice that make it feel seriously pub-food heavy.
MugiWhoa, then which beer works with something that intense?
Hop BroThe classic move is Guinness stout. Its roasty flavor and creamy texture can handle the richness of Blaggis perfectly.
MugiYou said roasty and now I'm in science class. What is roasty? Is the beer secretly a baked potato?
Hop BroBasically it's toasty dark aroma, like coffee or brown bread, and that's why Kilkenny also pairs so well.
MugiAdd fish and chips or a pie and that's the complete UK pub kit, right? I'd get pulled into The Grafton instantly.
Hop BroAnd the place has been around since 1998, with solo or group friendly energy that makes it easy to settle in. Guinness first, Blaggis second.
MugiDone. Tonight is Guinness then Blaggis because now both my stomach and my throat are fully in pub mode.
