Before9 - Kyoto

Not recommended if you’re not Japanese. I’ve been three times and twice I’ve been treated terribly walking in the door. I speak some Japanese and am always poli... read more Not recommended if you’re not Japanese. I’ve been three times and twice I’ve been treated terribly walking in the door. I speak some Japanese and am always polite, but there is bad vibes. So many other options for craft beer in Kyoto, so go there instead. Too bad because the place is a really cool old Japanese building, the beer is tasty, and the food is good.

Good beers! I had two Japanese craft beers and some smoked oysters. I came to the opening hours on Sunday afternoon, and I had the whole second floor for a whil... read more Good beers! I had two Japanese craft beers and some smoked oysters. I came to the opening hours on Sunday afternoon, and I had the whole second floor for a while. Nice big tables and I sat next to a socket. I have done a good amount of studies staff was attentive and friendly, too. I really enjoyed it

Good beers, food okay. Very rude and unfriendly female owner, who makes her staff work as if they were slaves, cleaning up her place top to bottom, and who addr... read more Good beers, food okay. Very rude and unfriendly female owner, who makes her staff work as if they were slaves, cleaning up her place top to bottom, and who addresses us as if we were idiots. Nice place, friendly customers, but super bad vibes coming from the owner.

Prices are a bit expensive for example for the pizza (really small, diameter less than a plate), but good quality of food and beers! Highly recommend the lamb g... read more Prices are a bit expensive for example for the pizza (really small, diameter less than a plate), but good quality of food and beers! Highly recommend the lamb gyozas!

My 1st visit to Before9 was unforgettable, the staff was knowledgeable friendly, the menu, although limited, had good choice to pair with the beers, the well ch... read more My 1st visit to Before9 was unforgettable, the staff was knowledgeable friendly, the menu, although limited, had good choice to pair with the beers, the well chosen luck for me were my favorite craft beer in Japan, Neko-nihiki two cats from the Isekadoya brewery. Would I visit 9 again? Absolutely yes!