\t\t\t364<\/i><\/p>\nRoom the Melon : The Bottom Line<\/h4>\n
Perhaps because Room the Melon was packed, maybe I was tired, or maybe because it was the second attempt at getting here, but I felt a bit let down by the bar. That\u2019s a shame because it seemed to be a fun little communal place for people to come and drink at, but I was shoved in a corner and unlike other places, there was barely any interaction with others. That\u2019s a shame but I guess a different time, or a different day, then I might have enjoyed coming here. The whole place is non-smoking and has no table charge either.<\/p>\n Room the Melon originally began life back in 2015 under the name \u82bd\u8ad6 (MERON) with the idea behind it being a tachinomi \u2013 or a standing bar \u2013 before changing its name after Covid-19 hit the area. The bar is part of a small-scale \u201cstanding-bar\u201d tradition in the alleyways of central Takamatsu<\/a>, representing a counter-culture \/ alternative nightlife option away from typical big clubs or touristy bars.<\/p>\n It\u2019s located less than a five minute walk from Kataharamachi station on the Kotoden Kotohira Line though you can easily get here from other bars in the area, with Ohloy Store just around the corner from this place.<\/p>\n As you approach the bar, you can\u2019t help but notice the at-home vibe from the front \u2013 a small wooden bench that is used as part of a drinking area when inside fills up. Inside as well, there\u2019s a rustic, DIY vibe to the place that lends itself to some cosiness \u2013 plastic beer crates repurposed to be hold a flat piece of wood for a table. With this being a standing bar, there\u2019s no seating inside \u2013 you\u2019re either leaning against walls or some wooden piece of furniture that feels like it could fall over at any minute.<\/p>\n There was a lot of lively conversation going on the day I went here, but unfortunately I was shoved into the corner of the bar and felt a bit left out, in spite of trying to join in with the others. I guess it\u2019s a real local bar and popular with the community though as the owner fluttered between the groups, telling stories about school days and how people had moved on, gotten married, or passed away. There\u2019s no table charge here and the whole place is non-smoking. Finally there is some free WiFi though it\u2019s a connection supplied by the local city government,<\/p>\n While I thought Room the Melon had some taps of craft beer, it was only cans on the day that I went here, with all of them available to be drunk in-store only. There was a decent selection of beers in the fridges though, and if you can read Japanese, plenty of descriptions as well about the beers. If you don\u2019t drink craft beer, then there are also some Japanese sake, natural wines, and non-alcoholic options. There\u2019s no happy hour either here.<\/p>\n Due to the small size of this place, there is only some basic snacks on the menu, with a few local dishes available as well, so make sure you eat before coming here. As mentioned, the menus are in Japanese only, so you will need to come here with a Japanese speaker, or with someone that can read Japanese. Moreover, this place accepts cash or PayPay only \u2013 so make sure you come with one of those ready. Finally, all of the prices include tax so there\u2019s no nasty surprise at the end of drinking.<\/p>\n![\"Room](\"https:\/\/beertengoku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_1026495543685110137418135990-1024x576.jpg\")
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Room the Melon : Atmosphere & Interior<\/h4>\n
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Room the Melon : Food & Menu Information<\/h4>\n
Room the Melon : Bar Details<\/h4>\n
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Room the Melon : Location<\/h4>\n