Madobe

Tucked into a street corner in Nishinokyo, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Madobe is a specialty bar dedicated to enjoying Belgian beer at an unhurried pace. Draft pours straight from the tap anchor the lineup, complemented by a substantial roster of bottled varieties, letting you select a pour that matches your mood from the day's offerings. Each order is thoughtfully presented in dedicated glassware designed specifically for that brand, allowing you to appreciate the unique shape and character of every brewery through both sight and taste.

The compact interior holds around 10 seats, accompanied by outdoor terrace seating. The owner’s warm hospitality and passion for brewing create a comfortable, approachable setting where neighbourhood regulars and travellers routinely sit shoulder to shoulder. While the bar generally does not prepare cooked food from a kitchen, guests are allowed to bring their own snacks, making it easy to experiment with food pairings alongside your chosen beers.

Madobe opens in the evening on weekdays and starts pouring earlier on Sundays from 15:00, offering convenient timing for an evening toast after a stroll around Nijo or coming out of a local bathhouse. A broad range of payment options is supported, including credit cards, QR-code payment apps, and transportation IC cards.