Pubs
Craftheads
Remarkable section of imported craft beers, and some domestic ones as well. Free WiFi. High ceilings, modern wood-and-concrete ambiance. Even pricier than the typical imported brew pub.
The Dubliners
An Irish pub popular among foreigners.
The Aldgate
Down to earth smoke-free British-style pub, with a large number of Japanese and international beers on tap and a large collection of British Rock music on vinyl.
Hobgoblin Shibuya
Outlet of the famous British micro-brewer Wychwood Brewery.
Nightclubs
Club Atom
Owned by Vanilla, this club houses three dance floors with music ranging from psychedelic trance to hip-hop.
Vuenos
Owned by the same folks as Club Asia, and dedicated rap and R&B club with occasional live dance and rap performances.
Rock West
A smaller, friendly club that specializes in underground techno, fairly well hidden on 7F of an office building.
Club Air
Made a brief appearance in the movie Lost in Translation.
Harlem
Large two-floor all hip-hop club. Foreigners may not be admitted unless they bring along a Japanese friend.
Rock no Cocoro
Playing Indie, 'UK-Rock' and various themed nights including girl music and metal, this is characterized by the various touring rock bands that have passed through and signed the beer coasters that line the wall.
If Shibuya's clubs aren't enough, hop on a free shuttle bus to Ageha, Tokyo's largest nightclub. Buses depart from the crossing of Roppongi-dori and Meiji-dori, opposite Shibuya police station, on the east "wrong" side of Shibuya station.
Shibuya Nuts
Considerably smaller than the above mentioned nightclubs, has a good reputation among the hip-hop crowd in Tokyo and features occasional live performances.
Izakaya
Tengu
Tengu is a part of a popular izakaya chain, which stands out from the rest mainly because they have an English menu.
The Lock Up
Even if you have no plans to eat, check out the approach to this theme izakaya, a long hallway more like a haunted house than the entrance to a restaurant. Inside you'll find a dungeon theme eatery featuring test tube cocktails, food with brutal names, uniformed mini-skirt-staff, handcuffs and prison breaks. Tell the staff it's your birthday for an extra special surprise!
Happy Dining Ghetto
Serves izakaya-style fare: lots of fried food, including chiizuage fried cheese, spicy French fries, edamame, pizza, and lots of foods with mayo! Asian fusion dinners served, but a bit on the pricy side ¥3000. Bar with extensive drink selection. American hip-hop plays overhead while the music videos play on monitors scattered about. Lots of fun, but know that it caters to the young, club-hopping Shibuya crowd.
There are plenty of cheap and cheerful izakaya Japanese pubs scattered about Shibuya. The Watami and Outami chains offers good, but not too inspiring, watering holes.
Hatago
This is a stylish and somewhat upscale izakaya that accommodates foreign customers with a handwritten English menu. Try the baked miso eggplant, ¥650.
Kaji Maru
Kaji Maru is an atmospheric and smallish Asian-fusion izakaya one floor above the hubbub of Shibuya. An English menu is available.
Cafes
The Pink Cow
Artsy cafe-bar-restaurant catering to the young foreigner crowd, with regular English-language events such as improv comedy.
M/13 Cafe
Well-lit cafe with large second-floor windows, serving light meals, coffee and drinks.