The Aldgate Pub

[Above pic "borrowed" from Chuwy Reviews]

Located not far from Shibuya station, The Aldgate is a perfect escape from all the craziness of the surrounding area. After crossing the Hachiko Square intersection, having a latte at the world's busiest Starbucks, or going on a shopping excursion at 109 - The Aldgate provides an atmosphere a little more relaxed... a little more British. Shibuya already offers a large selection of bars and isakayas, so why The Aldgate? Well, this little pub serves an excellent selections of American microbrews and Japanese jibiru; yeah maybe they have some British or European ales as well- but they're just cannon-fodder.

[Above pic "borrowed" from Chuwy Reviews]

The bar itself is on a second floor and is windowless, actually there are windows but they just show off the foundation walls encapsulating this hideout, which is partially why I say The Aldgate is an "escape". Resemblance to the British pub it strives to be begins the all wood paneling and furniture and continues with the decor decorating the walls; oh and the clientele- well allot of Brits actually stop in here for their daily swill. I also can't give a complete review without mentioning their absolutely amazing music selection, all vinyl, from classic oldies all the way through to what the "kids" are listening to today!

Enough banter- on to the beer!

Swan Lake - IPA

Swan Lake - Harry Porter

Preston - Brown Ale

Swan Lake - Gallowsgate IPA

[The Aldgate website is here]