01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Tucked inside Ueno Sakuragi Atari, a revitalised cluster of classic Japanese houses, Yanaka Beer Hall is an inviting spot to pause for a drink during a neighbourhood walk. Framed by weathered wooden sliding doors and exposed beams, the setting features a relaxed counter, indoor tables, and a breeze-cooled outdoor terrace where you can enjoy local craft beers in an unhurried atmosphere.
The house selection begins with beers brewed under the Yanaka name. Options span the crisp, dry Yanaka Dry, refreshing Yanaka Weizen, full-bodied Yanaka Golden, and aromatic Yanaka Black. For those deciding where to start, the tasting flight of three 1/4-pint (130 ml) pours makes it easy to compare aromas and levels of bitterness side by side.
The food menu offers honest, satisfying snacks designed around beer. Plump frankfurters roasted in an earthenware hot pot and local Yanaka ginger served with chikuwa fish cake and yuzu sauce are house staples. Heartier options include charcoal-grilled chicken skirt and gizzard, dried salmon strips (saketoba), thick-cut pork loin ham cutlets, and cream cheese pickled in Saikyo miso, letting you tailor each plate to the colour and profile of your pint.
