Today's highlight was at EXBAR TOKYO, where they serve a variety of fruit beers - 2, 4, 5, 6, and 9. They were all delicious, but number 4, the muscat beer, was especially amazing. It had a shrimp flavor to it, which was surprisingly tasty. They also have darts, pinball, and retro mini games, making it a fun place to hang out.

I wanted to have just one beer, but everywhere was closed during the New Year's holiday, so I remembered this place. It's located in a building just down the stairs from the southeast exit of Shinjuku Station. There is a sign, so I went down the stairs, opened the automatic door, and found a counter inside. There are several taps on the wall, so I carefully read the instructions on what kind of beers they have and their prices before asking the cashier for help. The cashier explained that they use a prepaid card system where you can charge in increments of a thousand yen, and you can choose to charge with cash or credit. Since it was my first time, I decided to charge with cash. After purchasing the card, I received a glass at the register and then proceeded to pour my own beer. I started with my favorite Hoegaarden, which was labeled "Rosé" on the panel. I touched the "buy" button on the panel and then placed my card on the panel below. The display changed, showing my card balance, the amount of beer poured, and the total cost. I brought the glass closer, pulled the tap, and the beer flowed out. It was like a self-service gas station. I wanted to taste a little bit of each beer, so I poured about 50ml of each and drank them all. I noticed a button in the shape of a rice grain, which I recognized from Irish pubs and trendy coffee shops. I placed the glass on it, pressed it, and it cleaned the glass for me. This made me realize that I could enjoy my beer without mixing flavors. Some beers were not included in the service, so I had to choose from a few options. After trying all the beers, I finished up the remaining balance with Hoegaarden and apple beer. It was a fun experience, and the automatic tap stop when the balance ran out was convenient. The seating was available on the underground floor, with tables for playing darts and other games. There were also tables with high chairs for two people. Overall, I enjoyed some unique beers in a pleasant atmosphere. Thank you for the meal. The average price was around 2.5 yen per ml, so if you pay a thousand yen, you can drink about 400ml of beer. The staff should explain the system better to attract more customers, as it is quite interesting. It was perfect for a casual drink. Thank you for the meal.

My workplace colleague wanted to drink craft beer, so we chose this bar. It is a craft beer bar operated by Taito, an arcade game company. Along with beer, you can play darts and arcade games. The system at the bar is similar to Suica, where you purchase a card and charge money onto it. You use this card to pay for beer and snacks. There are 10 types of beer available, and you can choose your favorite beer in your preferred quantity. It's interesting to be able to try craft beers from various regions in Japan. The snacks mainly consist of dried goods, with average taste. The only downside is that the service can be slow. I think this is a good place for a second round rather than a first round.

EXBAR TOKYO, which was located in Ginza, has moved to the B1 floor of Taito Station Shinjuku South Exit Game World store. It is a Taito-operated establishment where you can enjoy pinball, Egret II, and a few other games like PONG and arcade1up for free play. Craft beer is available for purchase by weight, and soft drinks can be enjoyed at the drink bar for 400 yen.

EXBAR TOKYO is a game and beer bar that opened in the Taito Station building on the southeast side of Shinjuku Station. While alcohol cannot be served during the state of emergency, they offer one-coin lunch menus and a drink bar throughout the day instead. They have authentic hot dogs on their menu, starting at 880 yen. I decided to splurge on the Spicy Chili Dog for 980 yen. The thick 150g sausage is nestled in a bun, topped with chili sauce and jalapenos, and served with mini cucumber pickles. When I took a bite, the juicy meat with a hint of basil and the fancy flavor of the chili sauce were delightful. The bread was fluffy but slightly overwhelmed by the sausage, which made for a satisfying meal overall. The drink bar is a great deal, and you can take your drinks to other floors in the building, making it essential for those who plan to spend a long time there. They have recipes for mixing multiple drinks, and I found the combination of cola and iced coffee quite tasty. As a one-coin lunch enthusiast, I was able to check out another place to eat. I'll definitely be back to try their pasta next time.

Located about a 2-minute walk from the southeast exit of JR Shinjuku Station, this place is in the basement of a game center. They have arcade games and nostalgic games, as well as a food and drink area with a large projector for sports viewing. You start by purchasing a prepaid card for 300 yen, charge it, and then use it to pay for your food and drinks. It's mostly self-service, where you pour your own beer and pick up your food at the counter. The beer is priced per ml, similar to self-serve gas stations. I had 2 beers and 2 dishes, which cost around 2500 to 2700 yen. They have 10 taps for beer, mostly craft beers like Brooklyn Lager and Coedo Shikkoku. The food was good, especially the NY Pizza with double cheese and the hot dog with juicy sausage. I still have money left on my prepaid card, so I might come back for another drink.

You can drink beer at a beer shop in Shinjuku from noon!

The food is nothing special, but the game is very fun. It's enjoyable when playing with friends or a girlfriend.

Casual and cozy atmosphere.

You can drink while playing games!