Kurakura is one of Tokyo’s more established craft beer bars, featuring 12 taps and elegant, modern décor for a night of classy drinking and dining. Owner Tanaka has been in the industry for years and has broad knowledge of the best beers and the condition in which they should be served. There are always a…

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,…

Goodbeer Faucets changed Tokyo’s craft beer scene by offering something previously unavailable: a dedicated craft beer restaurant in a stylish, sophisticated setting. Who said beer bars had to be about wooden counters, folksy décor and pub grub? Faucets proves that swank is good, too, when enjoying a huge selection of beers. The centerpiece of Faucets…

Beer Horn offers several varieties of delicious, authentic German beer served in beer horns for enthusiastic Vikings who also want to quaff their frothy selections with zesty food. But is it really authentic? Yes. The beer is brewed at Otaru Beer in Hokkaido by German braumiester Johannes Braun, who uses all-natural ingredients and family recipes…

Pizzakaya serves up some of Tokyo’s best pizza–easily Tokyo’s best California-style gourmet pizza–and offers top-notch American craft brews to pair with it. It’s the “ultimate combination,” as owner Derek Thomas accurately describes it. Fun, family-friendly, affordable, delicious. Pizzakaya definitely deserves more notice than it gets from its hideaway not far from Roppongi. Kick-off with some…