BreweryMulti-tap craft beer pub¥¥Mon-Fri 17:00-24:00, Sat-Sun 13:00-24:00
Watering Hole in Tokyo's Yoyogi is the multi-tap craft beer pub pouring Japanese, American and Belgian craft. 20 rotating taps and an over-700-bottle fridge.
Tip: English-friendly staff. Open until 24:00 daily; tasting flights are the way through the menu.
BreweryFamily-friendly craft brewpub¥¥Daily 11:00-22:00
Harvest Moon Brewery at Tokyo Disneyland Ikspiari is the Chiba-Tokyo brewpub by Hiroshi Sone. Eight rotating in-house beers and a barbecue kitchen.
Tip: Outside Tokyo Disney park gates inside Ikspiari mall. Family-friendly; the SeaSalt Berliner Weisse is the summer pour.
BreweryKirin craft brewpub¥¥Mon-Sat 08:00-24:00, Sun 08:00-22:00
Spring Valley Brewery in Tokyo's Daikanyama opened 2015 in Kirin's Logroad complex. Six on-site beers across two floors plus a terrace, all-day kitchen.
Tip: The flight of six is the way to read the menu; the 496 IPA and After Dark stout are the regulars worth remembering.
BreweryHeritage Japanese lager¥¥Weekdays 12:00-20:00, weekends 11:00-19:00
Yebisu Brewery Tokyo reopened 2024 at Yebisu Garden Place as Sapporo's working microbrewery and museum. Tasting flights of Yebisu Infinity and limiteds.
Tip: Tasting tickets sold on-site or online.
BreweryAmerican craft and brewpub¥¥Daily 11:30-22:00
T.Y. Harbor in Tokyo's Tennozu Isle is a converted-warehouse brewpub on the canal, brewing American-style ales since 1997. The terrace seats face the boats.
Tip: Lunch is the value play; weekend reservations fill weeks ahead. The riverboat from Asakusa is the scenic arrival.
BreweryAmerican craft beer and Chicago pizza¥¥Mon-Fri 17:00-23:00, Sat-Sun 15:00-22:00
DevilCraft Kanda in Tokyo is the American-owned multi-floor taproom rotating 15+ Japanese craft brews on tap and pulling Chicago deep-dish pizzas to order.
Tip: The deep-dish takes 40 minutes; order with the first round. English-speaking staff and large groups welcome.