Taru Taru : The Bottom Line
Taru Taru was one of those welcome surprises that just confuses you as to how it’s not more popular. I popped in because I was in the area, but ended up staying for much longer because of both the beers and the food, alongside a warm and welcoming atmosphere. There was a decent selection of beer on tap, and in the fridges with cans and bottles, as well as some of the best food I’ve had in a bar. If you’re in the area, get along to the bar and enjoy it too.
Taru Taru : Background
Taru Taru is a relatively new addition to Takamatsu’s drinking scene, opening its doors in November 2023. The bar was established in a small space near Kawaramachi, an area known for its mix of restaurants, cafés, and local nightlife. The location itself previously housed a small pasta shop, and Taru Taru kept the intimate, neighbourhood feel of the property when it took over. The bar is located less than a minutes walk from Kawaramachi station on the Kotohira and Nagao lines, so it’s easily accessible.
Taru Taru : Atmosphere & Interior
Inside, the bar maintains a relaxed, quietly stylish atmosphere with just over a dozen seats. Its small scale gives it a personal, community-driven vibe, making it popular with both local regulars and travellers looking for something off the main tourist path. On the day I went, the crowd was made up of various couples, groups of friends, and then some solo drinkers like myself.
There is space for 13 people inside, with some seats overlooking the kitchen at the counter, and also some tables at the back of the room. There are also some standing tables outside, with space for people to bring their dogs. Taru Taru is completely non-smoking though it does have a table charge of ¥500 if you sit inside, but if you choose the outside tables, then there is no charge at all.
Taru Taru : Beer & Tap Information
The concept behind Taru Taru is simple: a relaxed bar where customers can enjoy local Kagawa craft beers, usually with five taps, of which at least three are local beers. The beers come three sizes : small (230 ml) from ¥780, medium (350 ml) from ¥1,020, and large (470 ml) from ¥1,460. Though there are five taps, there is no beer flight option nor any happy hour plan. There is a fridge of beer with both cans and bottles available to drink in-store without any corkage fee, so feel free to pick up some more local craft beer. However, the beers are not available to takeaway due to the bar not having a takeaway license.
Taru Taru : Food & Menu Information
The food at Taru Taru is based around using locally sourced ingredients where possible. The menu is deliberately simple, built around dishes that pair well with craft brews though the menus do lean heavily towards meat based dishes. However, I really recommend the potato salad which is made with some lovely pureed potato and topped with some thick cut bacon. The bacon grease is then poured over the potato salad and just takes it to the next level.
All of the menus though are in Japanese and the staff don’t speak any English, so you’re going to need to head here with a Japanese speaker / reader. The menus all include taxes too.
Taru Taru : Bar Details
- Open : Sunday to Thursday 15:00 – 22:00 (L.O Food 21:00 Drink 21:30) Fridays to 23:00 (L.O Food 22:00 Drink 22:30) Saturdays to 24:00 (L.O Food 23:00 Drink 23:30)
- Closed : Generally Mondays but check Instagram
- Happy Hour : –
- Phone : 087-802-4392
- Homepage (in Japanese) : –
- Social Media : Instagram
