Dining at Shinjuku Granbell Hotel: restaurant G, live cafe G and rooftop
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel offers three on-site dining venues: restaurant G (12th floor) for French & Italian breakfast and dinner, live cafe G (1st floor) for coffee, beer and light food through the day, and roof top bar & terrace G (13th floor) for drinks, light snacks and city views. Breakfast at restaurant G is a paid Japanese and Western buffet and is not included with standard room rates.
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Overview of the three venues
The hotel operates three distinct outlets: restaurant G on the 12th floor, live cafe G on the 1st floor, and roof top bar & terrace G on the 13th floor. Each venue has a different focus — sit-down meals, cafe-style service, and rooftop drinks and views respectively.
All venues are part of the hotel’s public facilities; roof top bar & terrace G has restricted reservation policies for outside visitors per the hotel site (see venue details).
- restaurant G — 12F: French & Italian dishes; serves paid buffet breakfast and dinner; room service available from the restaurant.
- live cafe G — 1F: espresso, draft beer, alcoholic drinks, food, terrace with greenery; daytime hours.
- roof top bar & terrace G — 13F: cocktails, light snacks, music and panoramic Shinjuku night views; terrace seating and a private V.I.P. room.
| Venue | Primary service | Floor |
|---|---|---|
| restaurant G | Breakfast buffet (paid) and dinner; French & Italian | 12th |
| live cafe G | Coffee, beer, light food; daytime café service | 1st |
| roof top bar & terrace G | Cocktails and light snacks; rooftop bar & terrace | 13th |
restaurant G — what to expect
restaurant G is a fully glass-enclosed dining room on the 12th floor with wide views over Shinjuku. The menu is described as casual French and Italian and is run by the hotel’s kitchen team.
Breakfast is offered as a paid Japanese and Western buffet with multiple items available; breakfast is not included in the standard room rate. The restaurant also serves dinner and provides room service from its menu.
- Breakfast: paid Japanese & Western buffet (not included with standard room rates).
- Dinner: French & Italian casual menu.
- Room service: available through restaurant G (check with reception for hours and availability).
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Seating/view | Glass-enclosed, views of Shinjuku |
| Cuisine | Casual French & Italian |
| Service options | Breakfast buffet (paid), dinner, room service |
live cafe G — quick daytime café
live cafe G sits on the 1st floor and operates as the hotel’s daytime café and casual bar. It serves espresso, draft beer, other alcoholic drinks and food, and has a terrace area surrounded by greenery.
The café has set hours and last-orders times listed by the hotel, making it a convenient spot for morning coffee, a casual lunch, or an early evening drink before heading out.
- Hours (official): 7:00–20:00 with last orders at 19:30.
- Offers: espresso, draft beer, alcoholic drinks, light meals and terrace seating.
- Event use: the space is also offered as a small event venue with indoor and terrace seating capacity (see hotel for details).
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | 1st floor, garden terrace |
| Typical uses | Coffee, casual meals, light drinks, small events |
| Capacity (event listing) | Indoor 28 seated / Terrace 12 seated (check hotel for current availability) |
roof top bar & terrace G — night drinks and views
The roof top bar & terrace G on the 13th floor focuses on cocktails, light snacks and music, with panoramic night views over Shinjuku. The space includes both indoor and outdoor terrace seating and an available V.I.P. private room.
The hotel publishes specific operating hours for the rooftop bar and notes those hours can change on public holidays. The venue is intended primarily for hotel guests when making reservations; check the hotel site for the latest reservation policy and guest access rules.
- Official hours (subject to change): Monday–Saturday 17:00–28:00 (last orders vary), Sundays/holidays 14:00–22:30 (last orders vary).
- Features: panoramic views, music, indoor/outdoor seating, V.I.P. private room.
- Reservation note: hotel site states reservations for the rooftop are intended for staying guests; check current policy before visiting.
| Feature | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Floor | 13th |
| Focus | Cocktails, light snacks, nighttime views |
| Private room | V.I.P. room available |
Practical tips (hours, reservations, accessibility)
Hours vary by venue; live cafe G operates daytime hours while restaurant G and roof top bar & terrace G run evening services. Always check with the front desk or concierge on arrival for the most current hours and last-order times.
Reservations: restaurant G accepts dinner reservations and offers room service; the rooftop may restrict reservation bookings to hotel guests per the official site. For events or private bookings, contact the hotel directly.
- Check current hours at reception on arrival; rooftop hours differ on holidays.
- If you need room service, order through restaurant G via reception.
- For special requests, private table or V.I.P. room bookings, contact the 24-hour front desk.
| Need | What to do |
|---|---|
| Make a dinner reservation | Ask concierge or call front desk |
| Visit rooftop as a non-guest | Confirm reservation policy and any cover charges with reception |
| Event or private booking | Contact hotel sales/concierge for availability |
Who should use each venue
If you want a sit-down breakfast or a full dinner, restaurant G is the hotel’s main dining room and the place to go for plated meals and the paid buffet option. It is also the source for in-room dining.
For a quick coffee, light lunch, or an afternoon drink near greenery, use live cafe G on the 1st floor. For evening cocktails, skyline photos and music, the roof top bar & terrace G is the place to visit — check hours and reservation rules first.
- Breakfast seekers or guests wanting room service: restaurant G (12F).
- Quick coffee, daytime meetings, or light bites: live cafe G (1F).
- Evening drinks, skyline views, and a late-night atmosphere: roof top bar & terrace G (13F).
| Traveler need | Recommended venue |
|---|---|
| Morning coffee or casual work spot | live cafe G (1F) |
| Full breakfast or sit-down dinner | restaurant G (12F) |
| Nighttime drinks and views | roof top bar & terrace G (13F) |
