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Ale House
Classic pubLive musicBig tap list
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 17:00–00:00 · Sat–Sun/Holidays 15:00–00:00
- Location
- Nishi-Ikebukuro 1-16-8, Yamaguchi Building B1F · Near West Exit
A long-running Ikebukuro institution with rotating Japanese craft beer, cask pours and occasional live music.
02
Two Fingers
Beer nerdInternationalHidden
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 · Fri–Sun 13:00–23:00
- Location
- Nishi-Ikebukuro 3-23-3, RM Building 1F · About 10 min from the station
A friendly specialist bar with rare imports, fresh domestic taps and a playful kendama-meets-craft-beer identity.
03
BEER PUB CAMDEN 池袋東口店
BurgersCraft tapsLively
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 17:00–23:30 · Sat–Sun/Holidays 12:00–23:30
- Location
- Higashi-Ikebukuro 1-7-2, Higashi-Koma Building 2F · Near East Exit
Upstairs pub energy, a strong rotating tap list and excellent burgers—easy for both solo visits and casual groups.
04
PUMP craft beer bar
Beer nerdNeighborhoodFood
- Hours
- Tue–Fri 17:00–23:00 · Sat–Sun 15:00–23:00 · Closed Monday
- Location
- Minami-Ikebukuro 3-8-3, Ikebukuro Crown Heights 1F
A destination taproom away from the station crowds, known for carefully chosen craft beer and a devoted local following.
05
vivo! BEER+DINING BAR
Big tap listBasementGroups
- Hours
- Mon & Wed–Fri 16:00–23:00 · Sat 15:00–23:00 · Sun/Holidays 15:00–22:00 · Closed Tue
- Location
- Higashi-Ikebukuro 1-20-5, Nanatomi Building B1F
A spacious basement beer bar with broad domestic and imported taps, proper food and a relaxed long-session atmosphere.
06
BEER SAURUS 池袋店
Late nightWorld beerClassic
- Hours
- Daily 17:00–02:00 · L.O. 01:30
- Location
- Nishi-Ikebukuro 1-38-5, Seiko Building 3F
An old-school late-night beer bar with a deep international bottle selection, cocktails and a slightly retro mood.
07
ベルギービール カフェ ベル・オーブ 東京芸術劇場
Belgian beerTerraceDay drinking
- Hours
- Daily 11:30–23:00 · Food L.O. 22:00 · Drinks 22:30
- Location
- Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre 1F · Beside Ikebukuro West Exit
A bright, accessible Belgian beer café with terrace seating—especially good for daytime drinks or a pre-theatre stop.
08
SCHMATZ ルミネ池袋
German beerStationGroups
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–22:00 · Food L.O. 21:00
- Location
- Lumine Ikebukuro 9F · Direct station access
Convenient modern beer-hall dining with German-style house beer and sausages, ideal when weather or group logistics matter.
09
INKHORN BREWING
BreweryFresh poursDay drinking
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 13:00–21:30 · Sat–Sun 12:00–19:30
- Location
- Mejiro 2-2-2, 1F · Near Kishibojinmae
A genuine working brewery taproom just south of Ikebukuro, prized for hop-forward beer served close to the source.
10
CRAFT BEER - T
HiddenBeer nerdEvening
- Hours
- Daily 18:00–23:30
- Location
- Ikebukuro 2-22-2, Bilink Building Ikebukuro 2F · West side
A newer upstairs beer bar in the quieter west-side streets, with a compact, enthusiast-focused late-evening feel.
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NIHONBASHI BREWERY 池袋店
Large venueFoodGroups
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 11:00–23:00 · Sun/Holidays 11:00–22:00
- Location
- Higashi-Ikebukuro 1-40-7, TC76 Building 2F · Near East Exit
A polished all-day brewery restaurant with house-branded beer, substantial food and enough room for larger groups.