Baden-Baden: Tokyo’s Slice of Germany in Yurakucho

Baden-Baden, a German beer hall in Yurakucho, has been serving large beers and creating a lively Oktoberfest atmosphere since opening in 1980. It’s the kind of place that might make someone like me stomp and dance on the table, caught up in the joyful energy fueled by great beer and traditional German music playing over the speakers. The vested waiters and checkered-skirted waitresses serve barrel after barrel of beer, imported from Hofbräuhaus, the famous beer hall in Munich. Baden-Baden shares its name with the charming spa town in Germany, and the beers follow the historic Beer Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot) established in 1516 by Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria, which requires that beer be made only from barley, hops, and water.

Baden-Baden is the ideal spot to bring your spouse or significant other if you’re looking for lively conversation in a setting where the faint hum and rattle of the trains above fade into the background. The energy is contagious—a place where I couldn’t resist banging my fist on the table in sync with the music while enjoying authentic German cuisine. The kitchen and waitstaff undergo annual training in Germany to ensure authenticity, and it shows in every dish.

Beer...and lemonade.

The menu is full of must-try options, especially their sausage and pork dishes. I indulged in the Schweinshaxe, a slow-roasted German pork knuckle, and the Nuremberg sausages, served with sauerkraut that truly highlights the “sour.” Of course, I paired it all with a beer. And the authentic pretzels? A rarity in Japan, they were so good that I had to order a second.

Baden-Baden is a lively, authentic beer hall that makes you feel like you’re in Germany, even though you’re in Tokyo. Whether you’re on a date or having a lively night out with friends, it’s a great choice for a fun and memorable time. Prost!

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