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Saturday Sake Tasting - every week at 12:30pm
May
3
to 17 Apr

Saturday Sake Tasting - every week at 12:30pm

A GUIDED TASTING EACH SATURDAY INSIDE THE UK’S FIRST SAKE BREWERY!

Join our weekly tasting, step behind the scenes onto our brewery floor and enjoy a guided tasting of three of our premium sakes - all held amongst the fermentation vessels and rice bags, within our brewing space in London Bridge.

Book your tickets early as they sell out quickly!

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Make your own sake cups workshop at KANPAI
Nov
2

Make your own sake cups workshop at KANPAI

Join us for a fun-filled day at Kanpai London Sake Brewery & Taproom! Learn the art of making two pinch pot sake cups with expert guidance from Noriko Nagaoka whilst enjoying a can of Sparkling Session Sake or soft drink. Get your hands dirty, unleash your creativity, and sip on some delicious sake with us.

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ONIGIRI MATSURI
Oct
26

ONIGIRI MATSURI

Join us for a day celebrating Japan’s beloved Onigiri, sponsored by J.R.E. (Zenbeiyu), with FREE ONIGIRI when you purchase a glass of sake!

FREE TO ATTEND

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TSUJI HONTEN- GOZENSHU SAKE TASTING
Sept
11

TSUJI HONTEN- GOZENSHU SAKE TASTING

Discover the magic of Bodaimoto sake with us on Thursday 11th September!

We'll be joined by Tsuji san himself, who will be flying in all the way from Japan! This will be the perfect occasion to ask any questions regarding Tsuji Honten's sake and the Bodaimoto method, as well as any in-depth sake questions you may have for this infamous sake master.

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Pinch pot sake cups making workshop at KANPAI
Aug
3

Pinch pot sake cups making workshop at KANPAI

Join us for a fun-filled day at Kanpai London Sake Brewery & Taproom! Learn the art of making two pinch pot sake cups with expert guidance from Noriko Nagaoka whilst enjoying a can of Sparkling Session Sake or soft drink. Get your hands dirty, unleash your creativity, and sip on some delicious sake with us.

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SHOCHU, SAKE & COCKTAILS with 58 and CO
Jul
10

SHOCHU, SAKE & COCKTAILS with 58 and CO

Join us on Thursday 10th July for an exciting collaboration tasting with 58 and CO!

You'll enjoy 6 glasses including both sake from KANPAI as well as cocktails made from the exciting new Shochu releases from 58 and CO - made with KANPAI’s very own sake lees! 

We'll be joined by Ben and Carmen from 58 and CO, who will give an in-depth explanation for both the Shochu as well as a cocktail demo with each. Nibbles will also be provided, with some curated specifically for the cocktails!

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One Night Only: Yonetsuru Taproom Takeover
Jun
27

One Night Only: Yonetsuru Taproom Takeover

On Friday 27th June, join us at the Kanpai taproom for a very special evening with guest Yoichiro Umetsu, kuramoto (brewery owner) of Yonetsuru Brewery in Yamagata, Japan, and Erika Haigh of Mai Sake!

Come down, say hi, sip some ultra-rare sake, and hear behind-the-scenes stories about what life is really like at a Japanese brewery.

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AUMONT SAKE TASTING
Jun
26

AUMONT SAKE TASTING

Join us on Thursday 26th June for an unforgettable tasting of Aumont!

You'll enjoy 5 glasses from the multi award winning sake range by the esteemed Aumont Shuzo, Niigata, Japan.

The tasting will be guided by Aumont Global Head of Sales, Richard Priest, and accompanied by a selection of nibbles to compliment the sake.

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HIRO SAKE LAUNCH TASTING
May
7

HIRO SAKE LAUNCH TASTING

Join us on Wednesday 7th May for a one-off tasting of our brand new limited edition sake launch!

You'll enjoy a welcome aperitif sake, plus 3 glasses of HIRO all served at different temperatures, some umami pairing nibbles and a digestif sake to round off the evening.

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WSET - Nama Nouveau sake tasting at KANPAI
May
1

WSET - Nama Nouveau sake tasting at KANPAI

KANPAI's team will take you on an exciting journey of discovery into the art of British craft sake production, giving you the chance to taste five of their freshest sakes from the current brewing season, expertly paired with a small selection of delicious izakaya-style snacks.

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Best of the British Isles: Cheese and Sake Pairing
Mar
13

Best of the British Isles: Cheese and Sake Pairing

Celebrate the great produce the British Isles has to offer with an exceptional pairing that you might not have thought of before: cheese and sake! Enjoy a selection of 4 exceptional British and Irish handmade cheeses all expertly selected and sourced at the Chiswick Cheese Market, paired with 4 premium KANPAI sake including the super limited double barrel aged KURA.

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ZAKU SAKE TASTING
Feb
26

ZAKU SAKE TASTING

Join us for a guided tasting of the multi award winning sake range by the esteemed Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten, accompanied by nibbles from our local Mons Cheesemongers

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TAMAGAWA MEET THE BREWER
Aug
23

TAMAGAWA MEET THE BREWER

Join us at KANPAI taproom for a special evening discussing all things sake with Toji (Master Brewer), Philip Harper of Kinoshita Brewing Company in Kyoto, Japan; famous for their Tamagawa sake.

This will be an intimate, fun, small-group tasting session, and will last approximately 1.5 hours - we will taste 4 x Tamagawa sake, including seasonal and limited editions.

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HANAMI WAGASHI SAKE PAIRING - NATIONAL SAKE WEEK
Apr
21

HANAMI WAGASHI SAKE PAIRING - NATIONAL SAKE WEEK

Celebrate the last day of National Sake Week in style with a very special hanami (cherry blossom viewing) themed sake pairing event! 

In this workshop Sarah will introduce you to the fascinating world of wagashi and explain how the varied flavours and textures of these charmingly seasonal sweets can pair beautifully with a wide variety of sake, creating flavour combinations not possible with traditional western style desserts. Wagashi and sake pairing is growing in popularity within Japan, so come and enjoy this rare chance to enjoy the two together here in London!

You will taste four different wagashi paired with five different sake, four selected from Japanese sake breweries alongside one of KANPAI’s very own British sake.

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Sake Cocktail Party with guest bartender Samuel Boulton as part of UK Sake Week!
Apr
18

Sake Cocktail Party with guest bartender Samuel Boulton as part of UK Sake Week!

Join us at Kanpai Sake Brewery for a Sake Cocktail Party on Thursday, 18th, April featuring special guest bartender Samuel Boulton, author of "The Art of Mixing Koji Cocktails." Boulton will be showcasing three exceptional Sake cocktails, two of which are straight from his renowned book, alongside a brand new cocktail designed exclusively in collaboration with Kanpai Sake Brewery.

One of the cocktails gracing the menu for the evening will be the SUMO cocktail, featuring Kanpai Aged Sake, Imo shochu, and chocolate cookies. Boulton describes this creation as his interpretation of harmonising Japanese and Western cultures. The cocktail has a Koshu sake base, lending a rich miso-like Umami backbone, complemented by the sweet potato notes of Imozake (a sweet potato shochu). These flavours  intertwine with the chocolate cookie syrup, creating a symphony of taste reminiscent of a delectable biscuit.

It’s free to attend but we recommend you book a table at: https://kanpai.london/visit

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Valentine's specials - sake negroni and a sweet gift
Feb
14

Valentine's specials - sake negroni and a sweet gift

Feeling the love? KANPAI Sake Taproom has got you covered this Valentine's Day!

Come sip on our special Sake Negroni at HALF PRICE all night plus we’ll give you a love heart chocolate with every drink, following the sweet Japanese tradition.

Serving all the good stuff, no creepy love songs, we promise.

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KURA LAUNCH TASTING - SAKE + CHEESE
Feb
1

KURA LAUNCH TASTING - SAKE + CHEESE

Join us for this very special tasting event, where we are launching our latest eagerly awaited aged sake; a barrel aged yamahai junmai sake that has been ageing in a combination of burgundy barrel, vessel and bottle for the last 2 years.

We will be tasting this latest edition of KURA alongside 3 carefully selected cheeses from our friends at Mons Cheesemongers.

On the night we will be tasting 3 premium KANPAI sake (including the new KURA), all chosen for their respective cheese pairing abilities - the tasting will be introduced and guided by our Head Brewer, Tom Wilson. Plus, you’ll get 20% off a bottle of KURA to take home with you!

Sake & Cheese, what is not to love…

The evening will take place on our private mezzanine overlooking our brand new sake brewery in London Bridge. Feel free to stay on your table afterwards for food from Kanpai Kitchen and drinks from the bar!

Time & Date: 7pm-8.30pm, on Thursday 1st February, 2024.

Address: 48 Druid Street, London, SE1 2EZ

Buy tickets [£36]: https://kanpai.london/shop/kura-launch

Please note: tickets are limited, and are not refundable or exchangeable, and can only be redeemed for the event they were purchased for. Many thanks for your understanding.

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Bonenkai "forget the year" party!
Dec
17

Bonenkai "forget the year" party!

The year wouldn't be complete without a "Bonenkai" "Forget the year" party!

Gather your colleagues, friends, family or neighbours! It's always a great chance to forget any troubles of the year and look ahead hopefully to the next!

We're hosting this midday to 7pm on Sunday 17 December with specials and drinks offers on all day - think 20% off across all tap sake - plus mulled sake and Christmas pudding flavour junmai sake - so pop by or book a table to get in the festive swing.

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Hello London Bridge - Saturday soft launch!
Sept
30

Hello London Bridge - Saturday soft launch!

We are so excited to launch our taproom and kitchen within our new brewery at 48 Druid Street, London Bridge!

Come join us on our very first Saturday opening! As a soft launch while we test everything out for the first time, we’re giving 15% off all sake on tap!

Expect a beautiful viewing platform over the brewery, delicious Japanese izakaya plates from our new kitchen and of course the same welcoming staff!

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Hello London Bridge - Friday soft launch!
Sept
29

Hello London Bridge - Friday soft launch!

We are so excited to launch our taproom and kitchen within our new brewery at 48 Druid Street, London Bridge!

Come join us on our very first opening night! As a soft launch while we test everything out for the first time, we’re giving 15% off all sake on tap!

Expect a beautiful viewing platform over the brewery, delicious Japanese izakaya plates from our new Kitchen and of course the same welcoming staff!

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Sayonara Sunday - A personal goodbye to Peckham
Sept
10

Sayonara Sunday - A personal goodbye to Peckham

As a more intimate goodbye ahead of the official KANPAI closing weekend at Peckham Festival (15-17th Sept), please come celebrate this Sunday 10th September with us for our Sayonara Sunday. We have 20% off all tap sake by the glass and all cans for the whole day. With a DJ set running from 2-7pm, and of course Japanese street food from KANPAI Kitchen. There's no need to book, just turn up and enjoy the afternoon!

We've been feeling rather nostalgic and would love to hear your favourite memories - please drop them on our instagram post, reply on email or share them with our team on the day to get a free drink!

We look forward to seeing you there for a final Peckham KANPAI!
Lucy and Tom xx 

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KAMOIZUMI X KANPAI TAPROOM TAKEOVER
Apr
27

KAMOIZUMI X KANPAI TAPROOM TAKEOVER

Join us at KANPAI taproom for a rare evening discussing all things sake with the owner of a Japanese sake brewery.

Visiting from Hiroshima, Japan, Mr. Maegaki, owner of Kamoizumi sake brewery will take you through a guided tasting of five of their sake.

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