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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!
THE SCIENCE OF FERMENTATION - OFFICIAL LONDON BOOK LAUNCH
Join us for the official London book launch of The Science of Fermentation, where we will be joined by author and alround fermentation fiend Robin Sherriff, to celebrate the release of this exciting and highly anticipated book.
KANPAI KURAFUTO - Japanese Craft Market
The long awaited KURAFUTO market finally returns to Kanpai on Sunday 30th November!
Come down to our Brewery in London Bridge on Sunday 30th November 2025 and experience a showcase of some truly amazing Japanese crafts.
KURA SHERRY BARREL - LAUNCH TASTING
Join us for this very special tasting evening, where we are launching our latest eagerly awaited aged sake; this year’s release will be a barrel aged honjozo sake that has been ageing in sherry barrel for 20 months.
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.
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
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.
Hands-On with Onigiri Workshop - Hosted by O-Nigiri Kome AUGUST
Get your hands in the rice and your creativity flowing at our onigiri-making class— and enjoy your creations with a glass of sake!
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.
Hands-On with Onigiri Workshop - Hosted by O-Nigiri Kome JULY
Get your hands in the rice and your creativity flowing at our onigiri-making class— and enjoy your creations with a glass of sake!
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!
Hands-On with Onigiri Workshop - Hosted by O-Nigiri Kome JUNE
Get your hands in the rice and your creativity flowing at our onigiri-making class— and enjoy your creations with a glass of sake!
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.
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.
Hands-On with Onigiri Workshop - Hosted by O-Nigiri Kome
Get your hands in the rice and your creativity flowing at our onigiri-making class— and enjoy your creations with a glass of sake!
NIGORI 999 - Cloudy Sake Showcase
9 nigori sakes by 9 different producers on 9 May. If you're into your cloudy sake, this isn't one to miss!
SHOCHU COCKTAIL TAKEOVER
For one night only, Samuel will be taking over the cocktail list at our taproom, showcasing a carefully curated selection of drinks especially for us.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
YAMAHAI LAUNCH SPECIAL - London Smoke & Cure X KANPAI Pairing Night
Join us for this very special tasting event, where we are launching a duo of eagerly awaited yamahai sake and tasting them alongside a delectible selection of full flavoured British charcuterie from our friends at London Smoke & Cure.
Official London Bridge opening on World Sake Day!
It’s the big day! Come to the UK’s first sake brewery as we celebrate our official opening!
World Sake Day is new year’s day for sake - marking the traditional start of the brewing season. We will be hosting a short ceremony at 3pm and giving out sake to all! We hope you can join us!
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!
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!
Peckham Festival - the official closing of KANPAI
Copeland Park will be coming to life as it hosts Peckham Festival 2023, from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th September. Art, music, food, drink, workshops, it has it all!
This will be our very last weekend running KANPAI taproom, so please come enjoy the incredible festival atmosphere and have the very last drinks here, sob sob!
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
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.