Centara Grand Hotel Osaka to open rooftop beer garden with free-flow drinks
Rooftop restaurants and bars are a big part of Bangkok's lifestyle, and now Thai luxury hotel brand Centara is bringing that sky-high experience to Osaka. Situated in the vibrant entertainment and shopping district of Namba, Centara Grand Hotel Osaka features a rooftop venue on its 33rd floor, offering an unobstructed, jaw-dropping vista of the city's glittering skyline. Now, you can drink in the view from 135 metres above ground while enjoying Crudo Deck 's seasonal beer garden.
Running for six months from April 26, the Centara Namba Sky Beer Garden is an indulgent way to enjoy the summer in Osaka – in the form of good food, free-flowing drinks and unforgettable views of the city skyline. There are four plans to choose from, with prices starting at just ¥7,000 for an appetiser plate and 90 minutes of free-flow drinks.
For those looking to indulge, the top-tier ¥17,600 plan includes an appetiser buffet (expect cheeses, salads, carpaccio and the like), a main dish, and bottomless pours of Laurent-Perrier champagne, a crisp aperitif with notes of citrus and white fruit that's perfect for summer.
Even without the champagne top-up, the standard free-flow drinks selection is generous, offering 25 options ranging from beer and wines (including sparkling) to cocktails like moscow mule, kir royal and tequila mango, as well as whisky, shochu and even two mocktail choices. Do note that the appetiser buffet is available daily from July; until June 30, it's served only on weekends and public holidays.
The Centara Namba Sky Beer Garden is open from April 26 until October 31, from 5pm to midnight daily. Each seating is limited to two hours, with last orders at 11pm. As it's expected to be popular, reservations are recommended.
For more information, check the website.
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