Updated April 2024
Finally I’ve made it back to Monkey Wrench. Well, I say made it back, but I mean that I’ve made it to their new location for the first time. It’s been a little while since they moved so I’m sorry it took me so long. As the details are significantly different I’ve deleted the old post, so all of his is about the new location where they have their own brewery. Here’s what you need to know:
- A little further from the station than the old branch but not significantly so. Maybe no more than five minutes walk. Two small counters for five and three, and seating for eight at three tables. Laid back atmosphere and like the last place, the motorbike theme remains.
- 14 taps of Japanese craft, including four that are made at the brewery at the back. Definite Kanagawa and Hokkaido theme to the chosen breweries, and pleasingly they still have plenty of TK Brewing beers. Beers served in three sizes, L M and S which are described as Pint, 3/4 Pint and 1/2 Pint respectively. Their own beers ranged from ¥1050-¥1150, ¥900-¥1000 and ¥750-¥850 for the three sizes from large to small. Add about ¥200-¥300 onto each of these prices for the guests. Please note that tax is added when you pay, so you also have to add an extra 10% to these prices.
- They had food, but much like I did when I wrote up the old place, I failed to check properly what it consisted of. There are some nice pictures on the Tabelog page for the bar though. They have some daytime opening at the weekend and had no cover charge. I didn’t check for WiFi… The last place was a smoking bar which was a bit of a bummer, but I suspect that given that they have an ashtray outside, you can’t smoke in this place. (I was wrong! On my most recent visit there were people smoking inside which is definitely a turn off…).
Had been meaning to come and try their beers for a long time so I’m pleased I finally got round to doing so. And the bonus is that the guest beers are very well chosen too. I could easily spend a whole evening here as there is plenty to enjoy and the prices are about average. It had the feel of locals place, but the slightly strange thing was that when I was there, there also seemed to be two groups who were visiting for the first time and perhaps not from the local area. So I guess people are keen to try the Over Rev brand beers. The last place had an indescribable charm and I think that has been carried over into this location too. Will definitely go back next time I’m in the area.
Japanese breweries seen on tap:
Over Rev
TKBrewing
Hop Kotan
Oni Densetsu
Thrash Zone
Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 17:00-23:00
Saturday, Sunday & holidays 15:00-23:00
Closed Wednesday
Location/Map:
枡形 3-5-4, Tama-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken
Telephone:
044-712-3969
Links:
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