Baird Beer Takadanobaba Taproom

A long counter, heavy wooden furniture and around two dozen lines carry more Baird than any other Tokyo taproom: core beers from the Shizuoka brewery alongside seasonals and occasional rarities, with menus in English and Japanese. The covered back terrace, strung with festoon lights and decorated with Baird's own artwork, is a rarity for a Tokyo craft beer bar.

It's a few minutes' walk from Takadanobaba Station, in a student-heavy neighbourhood with a small beer scene of its own. Order the kushikatsu, deep-fried skewers of cheese, mushroom or aubergine, and aim for warmer months to enjoy the terrace.