Bar

With finely textured draft Guinness and refreshing Hoegaarden White on tap, this is the kind of neighborhood bar that invites a spontaneous stop for a freshly poured beer. Located in the Matsukishi Building in Sugamo 3-chome, Tomitaya is an unpretentious watering hole suited for dropping in after work or during an evening stroll.

The drink selection extends well beyond beer. Staple mixed drinks like gin and tonics and Moscow mules share the menu with beer-based preparations using draft pours, from shandy gaffs and red eyes to a classic Black Velvet. Affordable sparkling wine on tap, wine by the glass, and spirits such as whisky make it easy to tailor each pour to your mood.

Arranged primarily around counter seating, the room has an approachable atmosphere where drinking solo feels entirely natural. Open from 5:00 p.m. until midnight, the bar provides a reliable setting to wind down the evening over a well-crafted drink.