With over 70 beers on tap, Beer Club Popeye in Ryogoku is a favorite with Tokyo beer drinkers for their vast selection. It goes without saying that the quality here is high, too.
Beer Club Popeye - image © Florentyna Leow
Ryogoku is an odd place to have a stellar craft beer bar, and even stranger still when it’s called Popeye’s and serves no spinach. But, with over 70 beers on tap, Beer Club Popeye is quite possibly one of the best places in Tokyo to hunt down some very special drinks.
Beer Club Popeye - image © Florentyna Leow
Most of the beers on tap are from Japanese breweries, with a few American and British imports showing up. Popeye is all about quality and quantity. The staff are highly knowledgeable about the beer, so whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned drinker looking for something new, they’ll be able to recommend one or several for you to try.
Beer Club Popeye - image © Florentyna Leow
If you can’t decide on a single drink - and we don’t blame you - try their 10-beer tasting flight. The food isn’t great and feels like it’s there just for the sake of it. But that’s alright, because you’re really at Popeye’s for the beer.
For more Tokyo craft beer choices, see our Best Tokyo Craft Beer Pubs page.
English name:
Beer Club Popeye
Japanese name:
麦酒倶楽部 ポパイ
English address:
2-18-7 Ryogoku, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 130-0026
Japanese address:
〒130-0026 東京都墨田区両国2-18-7
Opening hours:
Monday-Saturday: 5pm-11:30pm
National holidays: 3pm-11:30pm
Closed Sunday
Admission:
A small appetizer Y324
Nearest Transport:
Train: 2-minute walk from the west exit of Ryogoku Station on the JR Sobu line.
Telephone:
+81-3-3633-2120
Website:
Official website (Japanese)
Near To Here:
Beer Club Popeye is located in Tokyo's Asakusa and Ryogoto district. See our complete list of things to do in Asakusa and Ryogoto, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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