Devil Craft is devilishly delicious—devilicious, as they say. Chicago-style pizza, a rarity in Japan, is the menu’s feature. And as DC was founded by three accomplished American homebrewers, most of the fifteen tap selections represent some the best brews available, domestic or otherwise. Turnover of kegs is quick here, though, so on most normal evenings, you’ll have even more pint options to choose from. This restaurant is definitely worth an evening of your time.
The tap list heavily favors American craft beer, with usually only a few representative Japanese craft beers offered. One “tap” is a hand-pump for real ale. For aficionados of American craft, this is actually one of the best tap menus in Tokyo. Sometime in late 2012 (hopefully), the three proprietors will even have a small brewery system installed on one of the upper floors, quite possibly turning Devil Craft into one of the best brewpubs in Japan. US pint prices range from ¥1000 for domestics to ¥1100~¥1200 for imports. During happy hour (Mon-Fri, 5 to 6pm, Sat & Sun, 3 to 5pm), all drinks and appetizers are discounted ¥100. DC also offers Washington state house wines for ¥800/glass and ¥4000/bottle, while premium wine is ¥5500 by the bottle. There is a small selection of Belgian bottled beer (750ml) starting from ¥2300.
Guests visit as much for the pizza as the beer. Compared to the usually exorbitant cost of mediocre pizza most elsewhere, the pizza here strikes one as plenty of pie for the yen. Small sizes, sufficient for one person, start from just ¥1000, while larges, suitable for two to three people, start from ¥2000. DC offers five original varieties of Chicago-style pizza and an additional five classic crust styles in large sizes (8 slices) for even cheaper prices. Rounding out the menu are salads and other appetizers from just ¥300. Patrons are highly encouraged to make reservations, especially during peak business hours.
Devil Craft occupies several floors of a rather small building, but feels cozy and intimate rather than cramped. The main bar occupies most of the first floor, which opens out onto Kanda’s busy business entertainment district. The two floors above it, accessible by winding staircase, have attractive tables and counters. DC can accommodate an array of private parties, and if it’s someone’s birthday, guess what your candles come in!