| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Contact | 080-4345-7802 |
| Closed | - |
| Notes | Takoyaki bar, highballs served, outside seating, smoking outside |
| Location | There are two takoyaki bars in Sapporo and both can be found in Tanukikoji shopping arcade. |
There are two Takoyaki & Highball bars in Sapporo and they can both be found in the Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade. Both these bars are pretty much identical. They can both be identified by their bright red exterior plus they both have outside seating throughout the whole year (including winter). Takoyaki is a fried ball-shaped snack that is filled with chopped octopus (tako), pickled ginger and green onion. The balls are coated with takoyaki sauce (similar to Worcestershire sauce) and mayonnaise. Takoyaki is a delicious snack and the servings hold six takoyaki balls. At Takoyaki & Highball they have many different kinds of toppings they add on to their octopus balls. At these bars they have some unique toppings such as the cod roe with mayonnaise, melted cheese, or fried garlic. These are all equally good!
Each of these tako sets range from around ¥600 to ¥1200 depending on the topping and the complexity. At Takoyaki & Highball they also have other things on the menu besides takoyaki. They have a steak noodle dish, an octopus pizza, and an octopus ahijo dish. So, we have looked at one half of the business. It’s time to delve into the other part of this bar. The name is Takoyaki & Highball and so the drink of choice that accompanies the octopus balls is indeed a highball. A highball being whiskey (the whiskey being Jim Beam in this case) mixed with soda with a lemon slice garnish. It is indeed a refreshing drink and goes well with the food here! They also serve beer and cocktails such as a lemon sour. This is a great place to stop for a drink and people watch.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥3000- ¥4000 |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 03:00 Take away until 23:30 |
| Contact | 011-521-3226 |
| Closed | - |
| Notes | Western style bar, all you ca drink plan, craft bottle beers, beer on tap, western style food, credit card accepted, no parking, counter seating & table seating |
| Location | Es Craft is on the ground floor street side in Susukino. It is one block south and one block east from Susukino subway station. It is a 3 minute walk from here. 〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 3 Chome−2−1, N-Place, １F |
Es Bar is part of the Es Bar chain. It is a western style bar reminiscent of British pubs. It is the dark wood interior with counter seating and table seating for small groups. This Es Bar caters to the craft beer angle. They have a monthly menu that rotates around different bottled craft beers. You can find lagers, pale ales, stouts, white ales and fruit beers here. They also have regular beers on tap. Like most bars they do have an all you can drink option. There are two options of ¥2600 or ¥3000 for two hours. With a hundred bottled beers to choose from, you can’t go wrong! The friendly staff will also serve up a variety of cocktails if you would prefer something stronger or sweeter.
In terms of food, they have an extensive western menu. The food here is your pretty much run of the mill bar food. This includes hamburg steaks, leann cuts of steak, pasta dishes, pizza dishes, plus they have salads and nachos and dishes of this nature. The presentation is not bad either. This bar with its counter seating is good for couples or for solo drinkers looking to sample some new beers. For those in groups, you can make a reservation on their hotpepper site and enjoy a night out on their plush chairs at one of the many tables in line with the counter. Es Craft is a solid place to check out!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 - ¥800 per drink *sit down charge |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 02:00 |
| Contact | 011-1232-2221 |
| Notes | Bar, sit down charge, smoking, jazz and blues music, beer & cocktails |
| Location | Cafe Gloria is just a 2 minute walk from Susukino Subway station. Take the 2nd exit and walk west 2 blocks. The bar is across from the giant ferris wheel, Norbesa. Entrance is on the 1st floor. 5 Chome-7-1 Minami 4 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0804, Japan |
A very unique and cozy bar in central Sapporo. The theme has a jazz blues style going on reminiscent of a small bar down in New Orleans. Crowding the walls and roof are trinkets, statues, and posters from all around. Seating wise, there are a couple of counter seats and a couple more small tables. This bar is best to drink in very small of groups of up to 4. The bar is singularly run by the owner. He speaks very little English however. The menu has mainly beer and cocktails on the menu. Drinks go for about ¥600 per drink, as well as the cocktails. There is a sit down charge of at least ¥500 per person so be warned as many customers are surprised when the bill comes. This is a cozy bar and has a great little atmosphere plus you can find some classic bottled beers here such as Budweiser, Corona, Kirin, and Guiness to name a few.
This is primarily a bar though they do have some food here, albeit basic bar food. The name does say cafe and they do have coffee here and some cakes to enjoy. Overall, a good little bar to check out while in Sapporo.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 21:00 |
| Closed | Wednesdays |
| Contact | 090-2558-8882 |
| Notes | Cafe, seating 20, arts & crafts store, small parking available, car needed, no smoking |
| Location | This restaurant can be found at the The Nordic Winds Tobetsu road station which is about a 35 minutte drive east from Sapporo. It is in the Tobetsu region, along route 337. 7474411 Tobetsubutou, Tobetsu, Ishikari District, Hokkaido 061-3773 |
Perch is a great homely coffee shop in Sapporo. It has been set up in one of the houses in area and serves not only as a cafe, but as a bar and also as an arts and crafts store! On the first floor there are comfortable chairs plus tables for larger groups, and a kitchen area where the friendly owner cooks up some nice lunches and homemade desserts. For lunch or dinners they have pastas, smoked sausages, and a delicious keema curry. There is also a selection of spirits and wines if you are looking for something stronger than coffee.
The desserts here are fantastic. The caramel pudding is homemade, as well as the cheesecake. Both are equally delicious and are the perfect accompaniment to a nice cup of coffee or tea. As well as the dining area, there is a tatami room as well that has some nice handmade crafts for sale. A nice little Japanese touch to the place. On the 2nd floor you can find some more items, handmade dolls and cups and saucers, plus Japanese memorabilia to purchase. Perch is a nice cafe/bar and is very affordable making it a good place for a quiet lunch or dinner or it even serves as a party venue for large groups if need be!
| Admission | – |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 Supermarket & stores 11:00 - 00:00 Restaurants & bars 09:00 - 0:100 Cinema (depending on screen times) |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | – |
| Notes | Department store, restaurants, casino, movie theatre, supermarket, bars, hotel |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Susukino, Sapporo. The shopping complex is found directly above Susukino subway station. It is on the main crossroads in Susukino. Japan, 064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 4 Chome−1 |
Cocono Susukino was built on the remnants of the old Lafilier building with construction being completed in December 2023. This department store sits on the main crossroads that pass through Susukino. Cocono faces the famous ‘Nikka Sign’ and the MacDonalds across the road. It is an impressive building and was designed as new “playground where people can enjoy themselves through a wide variety of experiences, from exciting to restful”. So, what can be found here? There is a supermarket with direct access to Susukino subway station. On the next several floors there are shops, restaurants, bars, a casino area, plus a movie theatre and a hotel. Cocono is a step up from older designs and the space is used well, with an outside viewing area, plus it has seating areas throughout and stylish concept bars and restaurants.
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| B2 floor | Supermarket |
| B1 floor | Flower store, Starbucks, wine, smoke store, cafe & food |
| 1st floor | shopping, cosmetics, coffee shop |
| 2nd floor | Lifestyle and fashion clothing stores |
| 3rd floor | Thai restaurant, British pub, tempura restaurant, cheese bar, soup curry, teppan spaghetti, chocolate & coffee |
| 4th floor | Meat & cavier, teppanyaki restaurant, wine dining bar, oyster bar, casino, western style restaurant, Korean restaurant |
| 5th - 7th floor | Cinema |
| 7th - 18th floor | Sapporo Stream Hotel |
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 19:00 - 00:00 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 011-231-2919 |
| Notes | Whiskeys & cocktails, sit down charge, counter seating for 10 |
| Location | The jazz bar is located underground. It is only a 3 minute walk from Susukino subway station. The bar is on the same block as the Don Quijote shopping store, on the western side. 4 Chome-21-5 Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063 |
Solitude is very cozy jazz bar in Sapporo. It is as you would expect a dark and atmospheric bar with some very nice jazz tunes to chill to. Access is via a narrow flight of steps down. The bartender is very welcoming and, being a jazz drummer himself, a very cool character. He knows a lot about jazz! He also knows plenty about sake. This is the perfect spot to have a quiet drink and relax to some tunes. The bar is not far from Tanuki Koji and there is a small sit down charge but it’s worth it. The drinks are not overly expensive. There is only counter seating but it’s a great chance to talk to the owner and fellow jazz enthusiasts.