Many of Tokyo’s trendy craft beer bars have above-average prices for their tipples, but not Ibrew. You won’t find any surprising drinks at this down-to-earth standing bar in Yaesu - just inexpensive but delicious beers on tap.
Craft Beer Bar Ibrew - image © Florentyna Leow
You might miss Ibrew if you weren’t looking for it. It looks very much like any other ordinary drinking establishment in the neighborhood, with its dark wooden paneling and desultory beer crates outside during the day. But if you’re looking for craft beer without the premium prices common to many bars in town, Ibrew is the place to come to.
Craft Beer Bar Ibrew - image © Florentyna Leow
Ibrew has a reasonably good selection of Japanese craft beers on tap which change regularly - think familiar brands like Coedo or Fujizakura Kogen. The friendly staff and competitive prices keep the punters coming back, while the food is decent if on the greasy side.
If you’re looking to be surprised or wowed by rare beers, you’re out of luck here. But Ibrew is all about good times and cheap craft beers. Bring your friends or make some on a night out here.
For more Tokyo craft beer choices, see our Best Tokyo Craft Beer Pubs page.
English name:
Craft Beer Bar Ibrew
Japanese name:
クラフトビアバル アイブリュー
English address:
1F Toei bldg., 2-11-7 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0028
Japanese address:
〒104-0028 東京都中央区八重洲2-11-7 東栄ビル1F
Opening hours:
1pm-11:30pm
Admission:
free
Nearest Transport:
Subway: 3-minute walk from exit 3 of Ginza-itchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho line.
Train: 5-minute walk from Kyobashi exit of Yurakucho Station on the JR Yamanote line.
Telephone:
+81-3-3281-6221
Website:
Official website (Japanese Facebook)
Near To Here:
Craft Beer Bar Ibrew is located in Tokyo's Tokyo Station and Marunouchi district. See our complete list of things to do in Tokyo Station and Marunouchi, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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