BEERNOVA URAWA — Restaurant in Saitama

Beer selection is good (mainly Japanese but many different breweries and styles) and beers are clearly very well kept here. The burger is one of the best in the area; highly recommend a beer and burger pairing. Decor is nice and this place is inviting even for people who might avoid small, dark bars or feel intimidated to enter other craft beer places.

The only issue I have is that I don't feel this place is as friendly as many other craft beer places in the Tokyo area. Staff never engage in conversation and don't seem interested in anyone outside of their regulars, and I've never had a spontaneous conversation here with another customer either.

So it's a roomy, well-designed bar with good food, maybe good destination for a small group or couple... or for a single person who doesn't feel like talking to anyone!

Also, you can visit their taproom on the other side of Urawa station which mainly has their own beers (much better now than when they started brewing) and is a bit cozier and friendlier. Just avoid Urawa Reds matchdays if you want...

Beers and food menu both only in Japanese ! It’s hard to read. A bit expensive for charging a 355ml beer, 1200 yen (imported beers)in this area. Great atmosphere with at least 18 taps. Cheapest beer is a 800 yen Coedo beer for 355 ml. Worth a try if you live near by ! Otherwise I found this place...

First time going to that tap room / restaurant. Very large choice of tap beers which were all delicious. Various tasty food as well (recommend the fish and chips). Super friendly staff. Will definitely go back...