There are a lot of summer attractions such as fireworks festivals, going to the beach, and BBQs in Osaka. And if you’re a big fan of beer, why not go to beer gardens? Beer garden is a place where you can drink various beers with tasty foods under the sky during summer. Cold beer refreshes your sweaty body during the daytime and makes you comfortable at night time.
These days more and more beer gardens open in a variety of spots such as rooftops of buildings and riverside in Japan. Now I’m going to introduce the 5 best beer gardens in Osaka.
1. “R” Riverside Grill & Beer Garden
“R” Riverside Grill & Beer Garden is located in the rose garden of Nakanoshima Park. You can enjoy BBQ and beer along the Doshima River and the Tosabori River. Many people visit Nakanoshima Park to see its rose garden in May and June. The beer garden is located at the center of the park surrounded by green and river, so you can enjoy amazing nature views while you’re having drinks and food. There are also seats under the roof, so you don’t need to worry about the weather.
In addition to beers, it serves whisky, cocktails, and Japanese sake as well. There are 3 courses for food: Korean-style BBQ, premium BBQ, and lunch BBQ. You can choose the one depending on your preference!!
Period: March 2 to December 25, 2024
2. Umeda Hankyu Beer Garden
Umeda Hankyu Beer Garden is a rooftop beer garden held on the top of the Hankyu Umeda main building. There are 30 kinds of food and 120 kinds of drinks. Raging from deli and salad to hot deli, pizza, and gelato, you can eat whatever you want!! Moreover, a lot of popular beverage brands such as Skyy Vodka and Rokko Beer have a popup base every 2 weeks. If there is your favorite brand, you should go on the day it’s coming.
The happy hour plan is available from open until 6:00 PM. Having your favorite drink and delicious food with the awesome city view would be a great memory in summer.
Period: May 22 to October 6, 2024
3. Suntory Building Rooftop Beer Garden
Suntory Building Rooftop Beer Garden has been loved by a lot of local people since Suntory established its headquarter office in Dojima in 1971. It’s located at the center of the office town, surrounded by much greenery like a garden terrace.
In addition to its iconic beer “The Premium Malt’s”, there is a beer hall where you can customize beer to your favorite flavor. Of course, there are a variety of options for non-alcoholic drinks. There are 3 types of BBQ courses with free-flow drinks as well as limited-time BBQ courses with international cuisines such as Korean, German and Mexican.
Period: April 26 to September 22, 2024