Caghiya Jiyugaoka : The Bottom Line
There are places that do beer better than Caghiya Pizza and Tap in the area; there are places that do the pizza better than Caghiya Pizza and Tap in the area; but there aren’t any places that offer a decent number of taps with a value for money in the area. The nomihodai deal – no matter how long you go for – is fantastic value for money, and gives you a chance to serve your own beer; too much head? Your fault! Finally, the whole place is non-smoking and there is some free wifi as well, with the information posted around the bar.
Caghiya Jiyugaoka : Background
Caghiya Jiyugaoka, or to give it its full name of Caghiya Pizza and Tap Jiyugaoka, is part of the Caghiya chain of bars, with the Caghiya Pizza and Tap (Musashi-Kosugi / Kanagawa) branch being the first of the two to open. The bar is located in the Jiyugaoka area of Tokyo, and is about a five minute walk from the station, that is on both the Toyoko Main Line and the Oimachi line. The idea behind the bar is for you to be able to drink whatever you want, with what is on tap, and paired up with some Roman style pizza.
Caghiya Jiyugaoka : Atmosphere & Interior
Caghoya Jiuygaoka is located in a small restaruant complex that, unbeknownst to me, I had visted a couple of weeks earlier to head to Gonzo pizza. Little did I know then that I would be returning back to this place to sample some craft beer. It’s a very nice complex, with a few other shops in the area – so having a craft beer bar too is a welcome addition. This branch opened in September 2024 and is quite a popular place – though the picture above doesn’t tell the whole story as I did arrive at opening because I was hungry.
Inside, this branch is much smaller than the one in Musashi-Kosugi, though it is a bit brighter and more airy – probably due to the large windows at the front of the store. There is space inside for 12 people at tables and then four people at the counter, with additional space outside for around eight people again. That outside space is mostly covered and was pretty dry on in spite of the heavy rain that day. Both inside and outside are non-smoking and there is some free WiFi with the details posted around the bar.
Unfortunately, there is a table charge of ¥330, though you do get some unlimited turmeric soup – I guess to help settle the stomach with all the drinking you’re about to do.
Caghiya Jiyugaoka : Beer & Tap Information
The beers at Caghiya Pizza and Tap all come from Caghiya Brewery, and with up to 10 taps of their beer, there’s also a decent selection of beers on tap. The beers come in two sizes : small (250 ml) from ¥880 and regular (470 ml) at ¥1,320. However, the selling point is the nomihodai – all you can drink plan – that represents great value for money. There are three options for this plan : 60 mins at ¥2,750, 90 mins at ¥3,300, and 120 mins at ¥3,850. You can choose the glass size – small or regular – and you serve yourself – so if you like beer with minimal head, go ahead and try!
The beers I had on the day – six to be exact as I went for the 60 min plan – were acceptable. Caghiya Brewery aren’t going to win any awards for them, and neither are any of them going to blow you away – but they were drinkable and all matched to style. I didn’t see any option for takeaway beers though with all the bottles dotted around the bar, perhaps they do them from time to time. I did go back from the Double Decker IPA a couple of times – that should tell you something there.
Moreover, you can actually get beers to takeaway, as long as you bring your own container. The beers are still priced the same, but it’s a nice little touch. One couple came in with their own plastic cups, bought some beers, and then walked away with beer in hand.
Caghiya Jiyugaoka : Food & Menu Information
The menu at Caghiya Jiyugaoka focuses on the Roman style pizza that they make instore, and on the day I went, there were two different pizzas, both priced at ¥550. The pizza is fine – again, it’s not going to win any awards and is probably on a par with something you can make at home using a home oven and some 65% hydration do, but it fills the spot and is decently priced. The menus did have some burgers and fish and chips on there – but I was really hankering for pizza – I’ll definitely be coming back here again though to try the other food.
There are some basic vegetarian options on the menu – some chips and a few side orders of snacks – but not enough to fill up on. You can order at your table, using the QR codes placed at each table, instead of asking the staff. The menus are all in Japanese, so you need to be able to read Japanese or have some translation app on your phone. All of the prices include tax though, so there’s not suprise at the end of drinking.
Caghiya Jiyugaoka : Bar Details
- Open : Weekdays 17:00 – 22:00 Weekends & Holidays 11:00 – 22:00 (L.O Food 21:00 Drink 21:30)
- Closed : –
- Happy Hour : –
- Phone : 03-6715-6899
- Homepage (in Japanese) : https://www.keycorporation.co.jp/brewery.html
- Social Media : Instagram
