Orbite

When you fancy a sweet cocktail but can’t think of a name, describing what you like can be part of the fun. One solo diner who visited Orbite asked for something “sweet, like a dessert” and enjoyed an Alexander. For a second drink, they asked for something different and were served a frozen cocktail devised on the spot. They also say they were able to check how strong the alcohol was, making this a helpful way to order if you’d like to talk through your preferences.

There are options for a proper meal as well as cocktails. One guest ordered the Bolognese as the “pasta of the day”, making it a possibility for an evening when you want more than a post-dinner drink. For something to accompany a drink, the menu includes raisin butter, an assorted chocolate platter, and platters of olives or cheese. One diner enjoyed the raisin butter, too—a tempting choice when you’d like another bite with your drink after a meal.

Orbite is on the 2th floor of Hotel Granvia Kyoto, directly connected to Kyoto Station. It is open daily from 17:00 until 0:00 the following day, making it easy to fit in a drink before a meal or a relaxed stop before heading to the station.