Nishinomiya, Nagatacho 1-15, Liberty 2 Bldg 2F. [3 minutes from the North exit of Hankyu Nishiguchi Station, above a barber shop] Open 1pm-midnight. Closed Tuesdays.
: Open Sundays
This cozy and pleasant beer specialist has seven seats at the bar and a few tables. In addition to four hand-pumped ales they offer more than 100 bottled beers, including a wide selection of Belgian styles and the full line of brews from Baird, one of Japan's best microbreweries. The substantial food menu features pizza, pasta, Shepherd's pie, and several dishes made with beer (try the chicken cooked in Asahi stout).