| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Izakaya, seating 30, no parking, all you can drink plan |
| Location | The izakaya is in the Tanuki koji shopping arcade on the 4th block. It is a 5 minute walk from Odori subway station or Susukino subway station. 〒060-0063 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 3 Jonishi, 5 Chome−32 |
If you are looking for a cheap and convenient izakaya in central Sapporo, then Shimonya is an option. It is on the fifth block of the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade. This izakaya (Japanese style bar), is a popular place to grab a beer. They have a cheap ‘all you can drink’ plan. They serve Sapporo classic on tap, in icy cold beer mugs. With plenty of table seating, this makes a popular spot for small groups. The menu here serves up a lot of pub style Japanese food to enjoy with your beer.
A lot of the food here is very affordable and a lot of it is fried food. You can get some delicious deep fried here on sticks. Goes well with the beer. They also have a lot of seafood here too plus some meat dishes. If you don’t like beer, then there are spirits and cocktails. They have a good highball drink here too! Being in the Tanuki Koji shopping arcade, you are close by to everything, whether it be Odori or Susukino. This bar is a good place to start a night out and enjoy some drinks with friends.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥500 per drink |
| Opening Hours | 21:00 - 0:400 21:00 - 0:500 weekends |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-206-9156 |
| Notes | Late night bar, casual, seating 22, no parking, smoking, small bar food |
| Location | Located in Susukino. The bar is on the 5th floor in the Noguchi building. This building is above the club Riviera. It is a 4 minute walk south from Susukino subway station. There is no parking. 5th floor, Noguchi Building, Minami 6 Jonishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0806 |
Zanshin is a cool little bar in Susukino, Sapporo. It is particularly well known to snowboarders, skiers, and skateboarders. The staff here are and were semi pro skiers and snowboarders and definitely bring friendliness and some wildness to the bar! The Sapporo classic here on tap is ¥500 a glass (a little cheaper than most places), and the cocktails are the same. A lot of the patrons are regulars and the atmosphere is very laid back and fun. There is some counter seating plus a couple of couches and tables fro larger groups.
There is also a very small upstairs area that has room for sitting only. There are a couple of basic food dishes that the staff can cook up for you. This includes a nice curry and rice bowl. This bar opens quite late at 21:00 and kicks on to the early hours of the morning. It can get busy around 1:00 to 2:00 in the morning. The bar is on the 5th floor and is above the club ‘Riviera’ which is on the basement floor. After the club closes, many revelers tend to head up to Zanshin. This is a fun bar with great staff and cheap beer! A good night out.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 080-4364-1736 080-4345-7802 |
| Notes | Octopus and high ball bar, seating 15, outside seating in summer, take out available |
| Location | There are two locations in Sapporo. Both are in the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade. The first is on the 2nd bock and the other are on the 4th block. Both are in a short walking distance from Odori and Susukino subway stations. 〒060-0062 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 2 Jonishi, 4 Chome-1-3 Sapporo Nanairo 1st floor 〒060-0062 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 2 Jonishi, 2 Chome−2 金市舘ビル １Ｆ |
Tako Highball comprises of two very popular dining experiences in Japan. The first is the delicious takoyaki dish. Takoyaki is a ball shaped dish made from batter and filled with minced or diced octopus, tempura, ginger, and green onion. These dishes are served with highballs. A highball is a hugely popular drink in Hokkaido. It is whiskey and soda served on ice in a large pint glass. So, hence the name Tako Highball, this is a great restaurant to find both. The takoyaki dishes are so delicious here!
The Takoyaki Balls are made right in front of you and they are really delicious! They come with different toppings and come in servings of six or twelve. The toppings include salmon roe, cheese, mayonnaise just to name a few. These dishes a fantastic but give them time to cool down as they are piping hot when served! The octopus balls go well with the highballs served here. Highballs are very refreshing and are a perfect summertime drink. During the warmer months there is outside seating in the Tanuki Koji arcade. Definitely a top spot so enjoy a drink and octopus dishes!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 - ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 03:00 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 050-5263-8772 |
| Notes | Late night bar, Spanish bar & restaurant, seating 20, smoking, no parking, card accepted |
| Location | Located in central Susukino. The bar is along the main street of Susukino (eki mae dori). From Susukino subway station it is a 3 minute walk south. The bar is on the left hand side of the road. 〒064-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 6 Jonishi, 3 Chome, New Olympia Building 1F |
Bar España is a very popular bar located in the centre of Susukino. It is also part of a small chain run by a friendly local businessman. The other bar being the equally popular Bar España Carne. The bar is on the main street that runs through the nightlife district. It is usually full and bustling with those on a night out on the town. They have some great Spanish wines here plus cocktails and beer on tap. There is an ‘all you can drink’ option if need be. The bar is also popular because of the Spanish cuisine served up here. For those who enjoy a good paella, the paella here won an award back in 2018.
The food here is quite good. Other dishes of note include raw oysters from the Sakai family. These oysters from Akkeshi are popular winter speciality at Espana. Perfect to go with both wine and beer. More Spanish dishes include Iberian grilled pork, a classic dish ahijo (shrimp and garlic boiled in olive oil), grilled mushrooms with prosciutto ham, and a Spanish omelette. The layout is nice but small. For those in groups of four or more it is a good idea to book in advance. For couples it makes for a great date spot. Bar Espana is a must try especially in the warmer months with their outside seating. Disfrutar!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 - ¥1200 per drink |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 04:00 (last order drink 03:30, last order food 03:00) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-520-2233 |
| Notes | Late night bar, |
| Location | Sapporo, south 7 west 3. 6 minute walk from Susukino subway station, 5 minute walk from Nakajima koen subway station. Japan, 〒064-0807 Hokkaido Prefecture, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 7 Jonishi, 3 Chome, LC弐番館ビル1F |
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This bar has been around for a long time and has been a popular spot over the many years. The bars name is based on the Blade Runner movie (based on the book ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?’) The big draw card for this spot is the great views down over Sapporo. The bar is located on the 9th floor with large windows overlooking the night scene, all the way down route 36 (a main street separating Susukino and Odori). The night views plus the beautifully presented cocktails make this bar a popular date spot. A lot of the patronage here are on the younger side (mostly in the early twenties). They have party plans and an ‘all you can drink’ option as well.
There is window seating, counter seating and table seating (for up to about four people so not great for big groups). There are so many fantastic cocktails on the menu you can try something new. They have some interesting variations on your favorite drinks such as the mango mojito, kiwi martini, or running with the Blade Runner theme, they have a ‘Blade Runner’ and a ‘Replicant’ drink. The staff are friendly and keep the bar running along. The food here is also good! They have some Spanish style dishes such prosciutto, shrimp ajillo, or fires with chili beans. Electric Sheep Bar is a great bar to check out in Sapporo.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 - ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 17: 00 - 22: 00 Weekdays 17: 00 - 23: 00 Sundays / Holidays |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-211-6100 |
| Notes | Beer bar, seating 64, outside seating, smoking allowed, credit card accepted, parties ok, all you can drink plan available |
| Location / Getting There | Suntory Jigger Bar is located in the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade on the 6th block. It is a 6 minute walk from Susukino subway station. 〒060-0063 7-chome, Minami 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido F-DRESS 7 BLD 1F |
Suntory is a famous brewer and distillery company throughout Japan. They are best known for their whiskey. They have numerous bars around Japan related to the name. Suntory Jigger Bar opened back in 1984 and can be found in the Tanuki Koji shopping arcade along the 7th block. The bar has counter and outside seating and due to its ample space is the perfect setting for large parties as well. The bar is a comfortable space to enjoy a drink and some good food in a nice setting reminiscent of a good western bar. The name ‘jigger’ refers to the measuring device for pouring shots and cocktails and here you can find over 200 cocktails to enjoy.
There is an all you drink plan for parties, and depending on your plan, includes various cocktails and of course beer (Suntory). The food that comes on the menu, is second to none and is beautifully presented to feast down on. The menu includes a mouth watering handmade pizza (local favorite), plus a cheese platter, olives, and Cajun chicken which is must try. They also have a couple of pasta dishes and numerous side dishes that compliment the beer. With outside seating in the warmer months and a private back room for parties, this is a great bar to check out. Convenient too as it is near the very center of Sapporo, a stones throw away from Odori and Susukino!
