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In our latest guide to craft beer in Japan, we\u2019re going to be looking at family friendly bars in Japan. And for good reason as having kids myself, in the past I\u2019ve wanted to have a drink or two with my children after a long day of doing some family orientated activities. In spite of being able to wait, there\u2019s something even more delicious about sitting down to a cold pint of beer while you\u2019re out.<\/p>\n
Growing up in the UK, my parents often took my sisters and I down to their local pub. Of course, this was during the 80s and 90s, where everyone with kids apparently did this. No matter about the swearing, the dodgy atmosphere, and the dirty language being used. That didn\u2019t matter an iota. Not all pubs were like this; some refused to allow children in, some had restrictions on when children could come in, and some had family rooms set aside for those with children.<\/p>\n
My parents bought us snacks, some drinks, and if I was lucky, some money to spend on the Neo Geo arcade machine in the bar. I can still remember the four games on the machine : Fatal Fury, Metal Slug, Nam 1975, and Super Baseball 2020. The pub no longer exists, but the memories of the pub still remain.<\/p>\n
Naturally, some people do not want to see, let alone hear, children in a bar, but I for one welcome having families come to a bar, relaxing with a cold beer and some lunch, and enjoying some quality family time. So for this instalment, the bars on this list have to fulfil the following conditions:<\/p>\n
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- The bar has to be non-smoking to ensure that if children do come in, they aren\u2019t going to be stuck in a smoky atmosphere.<\/li>\n
- The bar must have some space for children and of course, allow children.<\/li>\n
- Craft beer has to be on tap and not in bottles \u2013 we have no problem with the latter; however, there is no difference then in making your own food and buying your own bottles for consumption at home.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- The bar must be near to a station for ease of walking for those people with baby strollers and pushchairs.<\/li>\n
- Must have Japanese craft beer on tap \u2013 that\u2019s a given.<\/li>\n
- We\u2019ve widened the area to anywhere in Kanto, though there are probably places outside, we\u2019re yet to get to them. Let us know in the comments below and we\u2019ll try adding them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
Baird Nakameguro Taproom<\/h4>\n
Of all the locations that Baird Beer offers, our preferred choice of bars is Baird Nakameguro. There are plenty of seats available for larger groups \u2013 with, or without, children. Moreover, Baird Nakameguro has a wide menu to choose from, so there\u2019s little chance of children being left out. Of course, the Shuzenji location is the pick of the bunch, but the main downside is getting down there with children.<\/p>\n
Link :<\/strong> Baird Nakameguro Taproom in Nakameguro, Tokyo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nLet\u2019s Beer Works<\/h4>\n
A newcomer to the site, but after our first visit, we left feeling with a sense of community being central to the bar. There were families from the local area, with young children in buggies, to older children at tables. While the pub isn\u2019t large, there is space for people to move around, and plenty on the menu for families to pick from.<\/p>\n
Link :<\/strong> Let\u2019s Beer Works in Higashi-Jujo, Tokyo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nTDM 1874 Shimokitazawa<\/h4>\n
Like with the Baird Beer bars, there\u2019s a few choices we could have gone with for TDM 1874. The Shimokitazawa branch wins out because it\u2019s naturally suited to being family friendly due to its location. There is enough space inside for people with buggies to get in and sit at. Moreover, there are enough non-alcohol choices on the menu for children too. And if you do have to leave early, pick up a few cans to take away on your way out.<\/p>\n
Link :<\/strong> TDM 1874 Shimokitazawa (Shimokitazawa \/ Tokyo)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nCraft Beer iBrew Yokohama<\/h4>\n
Once again, a few choices from Craft Beer iBrew but we\u2019ve been here a few times, and seen families at lunch time enjoying the food and drinks on the menu. There\u2019s space at the front of the bar for people to sit outside when the weather is warm, and also some space inside for those who want to enjoy something calmer. The menu has lots of choices for children \u2013 chips of course \u2013 and also non-alcoholic options.<\/p>\n
Link :<\/strong> Craft Beer iBrew Yokohama (Yokohama \/ Kanagawa)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nMizonokuchi Brewery<\/h4>\n
A very much community centred building, with its roots being in a space for people to come and share some beers with each other. As such, the bar is geared towards allowing all to come \u2013 groups of friends, or families, to enjoy some locally made beers, alongside local produce. There\u2019s plenty on the menu for everyone to enjoy, with non-alcoholic choices for adults and children.<\/p>\n
Link :<\/strong> Mizonokuchi Brewery in Mizonokuchi, Kanagawa<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nLibushi Bashamichi<\/h4>\n
When this place opened up back in 2022, it was part of a project to help rejuvenate old buildings that could not be demolished, but instead, could be remodelled inside. AJB Company took over the reigns and brought in its second taproom location, which also encourages people to come with their families. Every time I\u2019ve been to this location, I\u2019ve always seen families during the day time, with children quite happily playing with some toys, or reading books. Lots on the menu to choose from for the kids and parents alike.<\/p>\n
Link :<\/strong> Libushi Bashamichi in Bashamichi, Kanagawa<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nCuffy<\/h4>\n
We\u2019re going up to Kashiwa for this one and there\u2019s a couple of places we could have chosen. Cuffy made the list for its combination of curry and craft beer, and also being family friendly throughout the day. The staff are accommodating to the needs of young children, with spaces for pushchairs and strollers, and plenty of non-alcoholic options for those youngsters. Moreover, there\u2019s a lot on the menu to choose from if people can not each spicy food.<\/p>\n
Link :<\/strong> Cuffy in Kashiwa, Chiba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSakamichi Brewing<\/h4>\n
The OG Sakamichi Taproom in Tokyo makes the list over the newer place purely because we came here first. With its laid back atmosphere, all are welcome to come here, and with the bar allowing food from off-site, it also means families can come for a couple of beers, and bring some snacks for the children. There\u2019s plenty of space inside and outside for pushchairs and strollers too.<\/p>\n
Link :<\/strong> Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa, Tokyo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBeach Muffin<\/h4>\n
What would this list be without Beach Muffin? Every single time I\u2019ve been here, there\u2019s been groups of mothers with young children during the weekdays, and then at weekdays, large groups of families sharing the meals together on the sofas and the table dotted around the bar. There\u2019s plenty of options for young children to eat from, as well as options for non-alcoholic drinks.<\/p>\n
Link :<\/strong> Beach Muffin in Zushi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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