Introduction
Standing bars are booming in Shinjuku for their drop-in ease and strong menus—from budget “senbero” izakaya to multi-national bites and craft beer. Below is a faithful excerpt of recommended spots from our original 13-place roundup.
1) Banpaiya Shinjuku Omoide-Yokocho (West Exit)
Ultra-affordable “senbero” menu in Omoide-Yokocho. Signature: Taiwan Yakisoba (rich minced pork seasoning pairs well with drinks).
Address: 1–2–8 Minatoya Bldg. 1F/2F, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku 160-0023
Hours: 7:00–24:00 / Closed: none
Smoking: Yes / Wi-Fi: No / Power: No
Tabelog: 3.25 (July 2025)
2) Banpaiya Shinjuku East Exit (Shinjuku-3chome)
All-standing. Younger crowd than Omoide-Yokocho branch. Strong daily sashimi lineup; most under 500 yen (e.g., Maguro Sashimi 310 yen).
Address: 3–21–4 Dai-2 Sun Park Bldg. 1F, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku 160-0022
Hours: 11:00–23:00 / Closed: Wednesdays
Smoking: No / Wi-Fi: Yes / Power: No
Tabelog: 3.13 (July 2025)
3) Tachizushi Sushiyoko EATo LUMINE Shinjuku (in-station)
Stand-and-sushi with drinks inside Shinjuku Station’s EATo LUMINE (opened Apr 17, 2024). About 16 standing spots. Try the Sushi-ya Green Tea Highball with gari.
Address: EATo LUMINE Shinjuku, 3–38–2 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku 160-0022 (B1F inside gates)
Hours: 8:00–23:00 / Closed: none
Smoking: No / Wi-Fi: No / Power: No
Tabelog: 3.47 (July 2025)
4) Shinjuku-3chome Tachinomi Arigatou
Sister shop of long-running Donjaka. Despite the name, seats are available and most guests sit. Recommendation: Beef Toro Stew with Egg (500 yen)—meltingly tender.
Address: 3–8–8 Hirata Bldg. 1F, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku 160-0022
Hours: 17:00–5:00 (to 3:00 on Sun/holidays) / Closed: none
Smoking: Terrace only / Wi-Fi: No / Power: No
Tabelog: 3.27 (July 2025)
5) Tachinomi Lú (Shinjuku-3chome)
Compact, about eight standing guests at capacity; male ratio high. Chef trained at “World Meatball Classic” near Shinjuku-Gyoenmae; a Yoda figure marks the storefront. Multinational small plates; a few craft beers by bottle.
Address: 3–12–4 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku (〒160-00…)
Hours: 15:00–24:00 / Closed: irregular
Smoking: Yes / Wi-Fi: No / Power: No
Tabelog: –
6) Il Bacaro (Shinjuku-3chome, cicchetti)
Venetian dishes in Keio Frente B2, directly connected to Shinjuku-sanchome Station. Choose standing or seated; standing is often packed. Pick bite-size antipasti/pinchos from the showcase.
Address: Keio Frente B2, 3–4–8 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku 162-0022
Hours: 11:30–15:00 / 17:30–23:00 / Closed: Mondays
Smoking: No / Wi-Fi: No / Power: No
Tabelog: 3.49 (July 2025)
7) Standing Room Suzuden Yotsuya (kakuuchi)
Founded 1850 (bottle shop lineage) with a beloved standing room. Broad nihonshu selection; bottled beer, imo shochu, and whisky (Kaku) at good value. Snacks are mostly 500–600 yen.
Address: Suzuden Bldg., 1–10 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku 160-0004
Hours: 17:00–20:30 / Closed: Sat–Sun–holidays
Smoking: Outside ashtray / Wi-Fi: No / Power: No
Tabelog: 3.52 (July 2025)
8) Mekuruso (Kagurazaka; Vietnamese stand & natural wine)
Vietnamese street-stand vibe with natural wine. Dishes include Vietnamese-style Kakuni, Vietnamese mixed noodles, Bluefin Tuna fresh spring roll. Stylish interior; relaxed pace.
Address: 2F, 125 Yaraicho, Shinjuku-ku 162-0805
Hours: Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 / 17:00–23:00; Sat 15:00–23:00 / Closed: Sun
Smoking: No / Wi-Fi: No / Power: No
Tabelog: 3.19 (July 2025)
Closing
From classic izakaya to kakuuchi, Italian cicchetti, in-station sushi stands, and Vietnamese bites with natural wine, Shinjuku’s tachinomi scene makes a quick one-or-two drinks both easy and memorable. Prices and menus are based on the time of visit; please check the latest details when you go.
Looking for the original article in Japanese?
Click here to view the Japanese version on Daily Shinjuku.（https://daily-shinjuku.tokyo/2025/07/21/shinjuku-tachinomi-beer/）
