| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 per drink ¥1200 charge system Stage charge: First ¥1,000 (¥500 yen after the second) |
| Opening Hours | 19:00 - 2:00 Mon to Thu 19:00 - 3:30 Fri & Sat |
| Closed | *Sundays (event on last Sunday of the month) |
| Contact | 011-532-0114 |
| Notes | Show timetable 20:00 / 21:00 / 22:00 / 23:00 / 0:30 / 2:00 Seating 30, smoking available, no wifi |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Susukino subway station 〒 064-0804 Hokkaido, Chuo Ward, Sapporo City Chuo Ward, Minami 4 West 2nd Street-8 Watabe Building 5F |
If you are looking for some good live music, Cross Roads is a great bar to check out. The bar is named after the cult classic movie ‘Crossroads’. Whereas the film has some epic guitar playing, so does this bar. Founded in 1998, you can enjoy music from the house band that is second to none. The musicians here are truly masters of their instruments, as they play cover songs from the 70’s rock era, from bands such as Eric Clapton, CCR, Eagles, Doobie Brothers, Journey, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Chicago, Jeff Beck, Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi and more!
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The house band
There is plenty of table seating, plus bar seating, where you can sit, drink, and enjoy the music, whether alone, on a date, or with a group. There is a stage charge system to see the band. It is ¥1000 for the first stage, and an extra ¥500 for following performances, which start at 20:00 and continue hourly. There is beer, wine, and spirits on the menu. Crossroads is also available to book for parties, and wedding parties. On Sundays, the space is available for musicians to hire for 30 minute shows, where equipment is provided.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 - ¥1200 per drink |
| Opening Hours | 14:00 - 22:00 (Winter) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0136-23-1608 mick@micksniseko.com |
| Notes | Seating 20 Wine, spirits & beer bar Wines available to order |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Niseko on the main street. 167-3 Yamada, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0081 |
Huge selection of wine
During the day, Niseko is a winter wonderland for snowboarders and skiers. During the winter evenings, it’s a great spot to unwind and share a drink with friends and family. Mick’s Bar is a popular bar and one of the bars running through the Niseko circuit. Mick’s bar mainly excels in wine, but they also serve up craft beers, whiskey, sake, and if you are looking for something to nibble on, they have delicious cheeses and cured meats. You can order by the bottle, by the glass, and these wines are also available on order. The friendly owner, Mick, knows his stock and is happy to assist!
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Fantastic cheese platter
The large selection of Mick’s wines come from around the globe, including Australia, New Zealand, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain and another half a dozen more countries. Wines start out at ¥2500 a bottle. After a cold winter day, there are also bottles of sake to warm you up. And of course, what goes better with wine, but with a delicious assortment of cheeses. You can savor a Shiawase Hard Cheddar, Takara Smoked Eden, or a Takara Ash Rolled Cheese, just to name a few. The cheese plate here is highly recommended! Mick’s is a great choice for couples, or for small groups.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 - ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 3:00, 18:00 - 1:00 (food) 17:00 - 1:00 (Sundays), 18:00 - 24:00 (food Sundays) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-272-1150 |
| Notes | Seating 40 French and yakitori bar English menu |
| Location / Getting There | 3 minute walk from Susukino station 〒064-0804 Hokkaidō, Sapporo-shi, Chūō-ku, Minami 4 Jōnishi, 5 Chome−5 |
Hot sake
Bird Watching is a cozy little bar that also excels in yakitori (skewered meat) and French cuisine. With three floors and large windows, you can enjoy views of the downtown area while sipping on a variety of spirits and wines and partaking in some unique cuisine. The bar is a perfect spot for small groups or couples. The drink menu has some great sake, whiskeys, wines (red and white), cocktails and ‘Yuzu sake’. Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit. It’s tart and bitter, citrus-like, tangy and fresh, making it a refreshing and delicious sake which is a must try!
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A talented chef
The food at Bird Watching is also a delicious mix of French and Japanese styles. You can order individual meat skewers of various kinds, or a selection of delicious French plates such as carpaccio, quiche, or potage. Alternatively, if you want to try a bit of everything than there are various set menus you can try. The three sets range from ¥1900 to ¥3900. These include small French dishes, yakitori, salads, and desserts. With three floors there are lots of cozy small tables to sit and enjoy the Bird Watching bar.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:30 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-213-5151 http://r.goope.jp/oneills |
| Notes | Irish pub Foreign beers English menu |
| Location / Getting There | 2 minute walk from Sapporo station. Located at Paseo West Dining 〒 060-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kita Ward, Kita 6 Jonishi, 4 Chome-3-1 1F in Paseo |
Beef lunch set
Irish Pub O’Neill’s is a great pub located in Paseo West Dining at Sapporo Station. If you like some good foreign beer, or some good hearty food, then this is a great spot to have some lunch, or dinner. O’Neill’s is good for sharing a drink with friends, taking in some sports on the screens, or having a nice quiet beer. The lunch menus of steak or sausages come as a set with a salad, bread and a soup. The dinner menu has some delicious options of lamb, chicken steaks, Irish stew, fish and chips, and of course, sheperd’s pie!
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Counter seating
Apart from the extensive food menu, O’Neill’s has a great selection of world beers. As you can expect from an Irish bar, they have Guinness, and Kilkenny. Local beers include, Sapporo Classic, Yebisu Creamy Top, and Edelpis. If you’re looking for something with a bit more bite, then there are some whiskeys (Irish, scotch & bourbon) to sample. For groups, there are all you can drink plans that come with food. The ‘all you can drink’ plan goes for 120 minutes. If you are looking for an Irish style bar, then O’Neill’s is a good spot to check out.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 - ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 15:00 - 2:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-561-3533 http://bb5613533.webcrow.jp/index.html |
| Notes | Darts Party plan Seating 40 |
| Location / Getting There |
Spicy chicken wings
Beer Bar Basil Basil is a popular bar to grab some good food, and some good beer, and have a night out with some friends. It is located on the southern end of Susukino, the night life district of Sapporo. It is not on the main street but one block across from the main drag. Opening in 1999, Basil Basil focuses its menu on a good selection of Japanese beers plus some European ales. To go with the beer, there is a good selection of bar food that will please any customer!
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Salad
The beer menu has Sapporo Classic, a nice Yebisu on tap, a Yebisu black stout, Edelpils (a German Pilsener style beer) plus some foreign beers. These include Hoegaarden, a bass pale ale, and a Guinness. The food menu has plenty of dishes to match the beer, such as pizza, spicy chicken, sausages, oysters and shrimp, tortillas and beans, pastrami and sauerkraut. For those looking for group specials, Beer Bar Basil Basil has party plans. Six dishes plus an all you can drink for an hour and a half plan, will put you back at ￥3800 per person. An all you can drink plan, for an hour and a half will cost ￥2800 per person. You can reserve tables for 10-14 people, 20-26 people, or you can hire the whole 40 seats including the counter area!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ￥500 - ￥1000 per drink |
| Opening Hours | 18:30 - 5:00 18:30 - 1:00 Sundays |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-561-6830 |
| Notes | All you can drink option Pool table Electronic darts Bar food Sit down charge Smoking Credit card accepted Seating 100 |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Nakajima station 10 minute walk from Susukino station Belle 7 turn building 1F, Minami 7 Jo Nishi 3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 064-0807 |
Billiards a plus
Afro Play is a spacious bar located near the southern end of Susukino. It has a friendly atmosphere, mainly thanks to the fantastic staff who work there, who are always happy to chat with the customers. This bar is one of the few bars in Susukino to have a pool table which is definitely a plus! It also has a a darts bar as well if you feel the need, which is ￥100 a game for each player. Or you can just sit at one of the many tables located around the bar. Afro Play is good for small groups from four to ten people with plenty of seating. During the warmer months they have outside seating which is great!
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Can be hired for parties
Afro Play has a small seating charge of a couple of hundred yen. There is an ‘all you can drink’ option for two hours for ￥2000. Otherwise drinks are ordered separately and are around the ￥600 mark. Spirits and beer and non-alcoholic drinks are all available. Afro Play also serves up some delicious bar food. Afro Play, due to its size can be hired out for parties as well which costs from ￥2400 to ￥3500 per person, depending on the plan. Bookings can be made at the Japanese site at Gurunavi . Afro Play is a great bar for a night out with friends. It is also located across from Rad Brothers Bar and it’s right by the club, Booty.
