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Hilltop beer terrace with city views returns to Fukuoka with zero-proof cocktails

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An open-air terrace where you can drink—or not—and still have the full experience

A hilltop beer terrace with sweeping city views is back in Fukuoka—and it now comes with a zero-proof twist.

Perched inside HILLTOP RESORT FUKUOKA, THE GARDEN BRASSERIE returns for the season from April 18 to October 31, 2026. First reopened in 2025, the open-air space pairs wide wooden decks with panoramic views over the city and surrounding greenery. By night, lanterns glow orange underfoot as the skyline flickers to life.

THE GARDEN BRASSERIE

The terrace unfolds across two levels. Upstairs, a rooftop area leans into sky-high openness with a polished, lounge-like feel. Downstairs, the garden lounge keeps things softer—suited to slower meals and conversation.

Food centers on BBQ, but it doesn’t stop there. A buffet blends French foundations with Japanese, Asian, and Mediterranean influences. At the live kitchen, dishes are finished in a hollowed wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano, adding a bit of theater to the plate.

THE GARDEN BRASSERIE

This year also introduces Zero Proof Cocktails (0% vol. Cocktails), a non-alcoholic lineup designed by executive pastry chef Soya Takahashi. Built like desserts in liquid form, they layer herbs, spices, tea, and fruit to echo the depth of spirits like gin or whiskey, without the alcohol.

Five drinks lead the menu, including the fruit-forward Bellini Cedrina, the spiced Zero Highball (ゼロ・ハイボール), and the tea-based Monarca Forest (モナルカ・フォレスト). The idea is simple: choose your glass by mood, not by alcohol content.

Zero Highball
Zero Highball
Monarca Forest
Monarca Forest

Beer options like SORACHI 1984 and Kuro Label sit alongside wine, cocktails, champagne, and non-alcoholic picks, all served across the bar counter and rooftop.

Come for the breeze in the afternoon. Stay for the view after dark—and maybe skip the buzz.

👉  More beer gardens in Japan 🌿

THE GARDEN BRASSERIE
Dinner

Dates: April 18 – October 31
Hours: 6pm–10pm (2-hour limit)

Seating: Chairs / booths / sofas
Price:

・Adults (junior high school students and up): ¥7,000–¥7,500

・Children (elementary school): ¥4,000–¥4,500
・Kids (ages 3 to preschool): ¥2,000–¥2,500

・Kids under 3: Free

Lunch (weekends and holidays only)

Dates: September 19 – October 25

Hours: 12pm–3pm (2-hour limit)
Price:

・Adults: ¥7,000

・Children: ¥4,000

・Kids (ages 3 to preschool): ¥2,000
・Kids under 3: Free

Capacity: 206 guests (Garden Lounge: 142 / Rooftop Terrace: 64)
Closed: In case of bad weather or facility closure
Reservations: Official website or phone +81-92-771-2131(10:00-20:00)
https://hilltopresort-fukuoka.com/news/4164/
May be canceled or shortened due to weather conditions.

HILLTOP RESORT FUKUOKA
Address: 1-1-33 Terukuni, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0032, Japan
Tel: +81-92-771-2131
https://hilltopresort-fukuoka.com/

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