When the sun begins to set over Oku-Shibuya (‘inner Shibuya’), the trendy back streets of Tokyo’s buzziest neighbourhood, you might spot more than a few suit-wearing characters making their way towards this shrine to Norwegian craft beer. The best bar in the area for a pre- or post-dinner pint, Øl Tokyo is the local outpost of Oslo Brewing and exudes Scandinavian style: the furniture and part of the décor was flown in straight from Norway. The 20 taps serve a range of Nordic brews plus a rotating selection of imported beers and made-in-Japan ales.
It’s easy to get lost in time here, as the La Cabina food truck parked out front can readily satisfy your hunger pangs with tacos and quesadillas, so that you can keep on trying the various craft brews available.