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Completely happy New Yr, and right here is my first submit of 2014, though it truly pertains to a go to I made in 2013. Right this moment, a spot that I initially had reservations about, for causes I’ll clarify beneath, however which is certainly worthy of a spot on this weblog. The Aldgate in Shibuya is one thing of a rarity; a British themed pub which truly has good beers on, a lot of them from Japanese breweries.
So to begin with, I ought to clarify my reservations. I’m British, and the thought of going to a British pub abroad is one thing that’s fairly far down my record of priorities. I usually discover theme pubs of any type a little bit of a problem, however within the case of the Aldgate, there may be nothing to not like. If you happen to low cost the truth that you must get in a elevate to get to it, and the truth that it’s slap bang in the midst of Shibuya, the place does really feel fairly British. The inside has numerous wooden and has a pleasantly lived in really feel. They even have among the sort of amusing pub jokes that individuals conversant in the now defunct Firkin chain of UK pubs shall be all too conversant in. In addition they present dwell British soccer when there are video games on (bizarrely, one thing which a pub in Britain couldn’t truly do at 3pm on a Saturday). A few different issues that they’ve fortunately in widespread with British pubs are that the place is non-smoking, so you may truly style what you’re consuming, and that there is no such thing as a cowl cost. There may be seating for round 30 at a collection of tables and loads of standing room unfold round with a bigger space by the door. I’ve been in right here when the video games are on and the place can get fairly busy, however you must nonetheless be capable of discover room. On a weeknight it shouldn’t be an issue discovering a desk.
On to the beers. They’ve 20 faucets and round 3/4 of them are good things. There are just a few British beers, some US and Belgian imports and an honest collection of Japanese craft beer. They’ve just a few home beers made specifically for them by Japanese micros together with the curiously named Jack the Ripper, an IPA made by Baird. Possibly this would be the first in a collection of serial killer beers. Or perhaps not. The menu lists solely costs for pints and these differ from ¥950-¥1050, so spherical about what you’d count on for Tokyo. Undecided what would occur when you requested for a half. Together with the beer they’ve a collection of British meals gadgets, which I’ve by no means tried, however the subsequent time my baked bean craving hits, I’m heading there for the jacket potato with cheese and beans. Guess that’s one thing that appeals notably to me.
So, to sum up, it’s a theme pub, however truly with some substance to again it up. First rate beer at an honest value, pleasant employees, and the added advantages of residence consolation meals (when you’re a Brit) and dwell soccer (if that could be a profit for you). It’s positively one thing of a refuge in the midst of the craziness of Shibuya. I ought to actually go right here extra typically than I do, because it’s at all times a very good expertise, notably when it’s quieter (if you’re a distress guts like I’m).
Japanese breweries on faucet once I visited:
Yo-Ho
Swan Lake
Baird
Ise Kadoya
Preston
Sankt Gallen
Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday, 18.00-02.00
Saturdays and Sundays, 17.00-02.00
Location/map
新岩崎ビル 3F, 宇田川町 30-4, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Instructions:
Good luck. Depart the station by way of the Hachiko exit and go throughout the scramble crossing within the path of Tsutaya/Starbucks. Head down Heart Gai (the street the goes to the left of Tsutaya/Starbucks if you’re dealing with them) and keep on for about 200m. Smartest thing is to rely the aspect streets on the proper. The Aldgate is on the right-hand aspect within the block simply earlier than the fifth one. Search for the British Flag (verify the image above).
Phone:
03-3462-2983
Hyperlinks:
Web site
Fb web page
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