| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 per drink ¥1000 sit down charge |
| Opening Hours | 15:00 - 21:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-231-0101 |
| Notes | High end cocktail bar, sit down charge, seating 30 |
| Location | Sapporo, Susukino. The bar is just a 2 minute walk from Susukino subway station. Take exit 1 and head east along Tsukisamu-dori (route 36) 2 blocks. The bar is on the left. 〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 2 Chome-14-2 Central S4 Building 1st floor |
Bar Waduro is a high end cocktail bar. For those with a bit of money to sip on some professionally made drinks, Bar Waduro is in a convenient location. There are a huge amount of drinks to choose from and each the menu is organized into liquor bases. They have whiskey (both bourbon and scotch), vodka, tequila, gin, rum, and assorted shochu and sake. You can either enjoy a drink straight or on the rocks, or try one of the cocktails. These cocktails are superb and are worth the money. The menu however is only in Japanese so be best to have some kind of translating device or a translator.
When going here, be observant that the final bill may be more than expected. There is a sit down charge here (which comes with a small bowl of nuts), and that charge is ¥1000 per person. This is an expensive charge that is added onto any drink ordered. There are a few food items to nibble on and to add to the drinking experience. Overall, the drinks made here are second to none (the martini is particularly good), but the cost may put some revelers off. This bar is a suitable for a special occasion and sampling one or two different drinks before moving on elsewhere.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥660 - ¥770 per drink ¥1000 food |
| Opening Hours | 19:00 - 03:00 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 011-1520-6610 |
| Notes | Bar, no sit down charge, smoking, seating 15, seafood, sake, shochu, no parking, take out available, Japanese menu only |
| Location / Getting There | The bar is located in central Susukino, Sapporo. It is a 3 minute walk from Susukino subway station. The bar is in a small alley just off Susukino Minami Nakadori 3 Chome-6-17 Minami 6 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0806 |
The Iruka Bar is a great little place in Susukino, Sapporo. The name ‘Iruka’ means dolphin in Japanese. This bar has that cool, dark, laid back, smokey feel to it. The staff and the owner are very friendly and welcoming. This place seems to be a hidden popular go to place for the locals, especially for those who want to unwind after a day at work. The background jazz music really adds to the atmosphere. It is a small place, and it is a smoking establishment, so be warned for those who don’t want to be in a smoky bar.
The bar is best for drinking alone, couples, and only small groups as there are only a couple of small tables and a counter. The menu, is only in Japanese. This bar is popular for its extensive sake list. There are many different kinds of shochu here as well to enjoy. And what goes well with sake? Seafood. If you love oysters, Iruka has some large oysters that can be had raw, or cooked. Both are delicious! For around ¥500, you can also enjoy other seafood dishes, plus pickled dishes, chicken, and noodles. They have a take out option as well! This is a great bar to check out. It’s down a small alleyway, and up a narrow flight of stairs.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 per drink ¥500 sit down charge |
| Opening Hours | 20:00 - 03:00 |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Bar, sit down charge, no parking |
| Location / Getting There | The bar is located in central Susukino, Sapporo. It is a 3 minute walk south down the main road from Susukino subway station. Take elevator to the 9th floor. Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo-ku, Minami 6 Jonishi, 3-chome, New Olympia Building 9F |
Bar Lit 9 is a cool little bar located in downtown Susukino, Sapporo. It is in the New Olympia building, on the 9th floor. It is run by the super friendly owner, Kaori. She is always happy to have a chat and to keep the good times flowing. There is a large counter area as well as a few tables that can fit up to four people. This bar opened in 2021 and due to the popularity of the owner, it has its regulars who come in to enjoy the atmosphere. At the bar you can find an array of cocktails plus beer on tap.
As with most establishments in the area, there is a sit down charge of ¥500. This place is good for any situation, whether you are on your own, on a date, or with a group of friends. There is an all you can drink option which is great for parties. The bar is quite easy to find. On the main street that runs down the center of Susukino, look for a bar called Bar España. There is an entrance to the elevator next to this bar. Take the elevator to the 9th floor and Bar Lit 9 is around the corner. Their door is always open which is a plus when deciding on a bar to go. Pop your head in and have a drink. It’s a fun place!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 per drink |
| Opening Hours | 20:00 - 02:00 |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Contact | 011-5423-2866 |
| Notes | Reggae bar, seating 12, no parking |
| Location / Getting There | The bar is located in central Kushiro. It is a 14 minute walk south from Kushiro station. The bar is down a narrow alleyway. Look for the sign out the front. 〒085-0013 Hokkaido, Kushiro, Sakaemachi, 3 Chome−２ |
Unity is a cool little reggae bar in central Kushiro. This long running bar originally opened back in 1995. It is run by the friendly owner who is happy to have a chat and keep the tunes rolling. The main music selection here is reggae, plus a wide range of genres such as soul and hip hop. The bar is small and comfortable creating a cozy atmosphere. At Bar Unity, you can sit at the counter and enjoy a beer or a cocktail. There is only enough seating for ten customers so its good for small groups or those drinking alone. It’s easy to meet people at the bar!
This bar is tucked away down one of the side streets so it has its regulars that often come. There is a lot to choose from on the menu. They have Kirin, Asahi, Sapporo, and Corona beer. For those who enjoy their spirits, there are around eighty cocktails to enjoy. All the drinks are priced at ¥600. Although there is no food menu, Bar Unity has various events and parties throughout the year where you can enjoy some food that is being served up. This bar is enjoyed by the locals and is a great place to checkout if you are traveling through Kushiro.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 all you can drink plan ¥300 - ¥1000 per dish |
| Opening Hours | 17:00 - 01:00 17:00 - 03:00 Fridays & Saturdays |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-213-0010 |
| Notes | Night bar & dining, 2 hour sit down limit, seating 20, smoking, good for small groups up to 4 or couples, all you can drink plan, no parking |
| Location / Getting There | The bar is located in central Susukino, Sapporo. It is a 3 minute walk from Susukino subway station, located in a small alley at south 5 west 4. 〒064-0805 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 5 Jonishi, 4 Chome, Susukino-ju Building 1F |
Sapporo, and its nightlife district of Susukino is full of bars, clubs and restaurants either on the main road or tucked away down small alleyways or streets. Barsamico is one of these bars that can be found in a small alleyway. It is a very popular bar and for good reason! They have an all you can drink plan and the drink menu includes spirits, beers, and wines. In fact, a lot of the decor is wine themed with barrels and motifs around the bar. You can enjoy some good wine here with equally good food. This bar is recommended for couples or small groups.
This small bar has good drinks menu and a food menu. The kitchen here, although very small, produces a huge range of delicious dishes. A lot of the food here is perfect for a bar sitting and compliments the drink. They have olives, cheeses, prosciutto, pâté, plus salads, grilled beef, pastas, and desserts. It is amazing the small kitchen can produce so much. The main dish here though, is the grilled meat skewers, or yakitori. Sample the dozen or so meats here. Barsamico is the perfect spot for a cozy date, or a for a good night with some friends.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 per drink + ¥300 seating charge ¥600 per dish |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 02:00 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 011-200-0115 |
| Notes | Whiskey bar, high end, seating 18, smoking |
| Location / Getting There | The bar is located in central Susukino, Sapporo. It is a 1 minute walk south from Susukino station, along Ekimae Dori. Susukino Station, 4-1 Minami 4 Jonishi Chuo-ku Sapporo City Hokkaido 064-0804 |
This higher end, stylish bar is located downtown in Susukino (the entertainment district) of Sapporo. It is along the main street (eki mae dori) that cuts down through the middle of the nightlife scene. 2o.1 or ‘twenty point one’is primarily focused on whiskey. Their main choice of drink are highballs. Highball is a mix of whiskey with soda on the rocks. This popular drink is on a surge in Hokkaido and you can find many bars dedicated to it. 2o.1 excels in highballs and has a large menu with different types of whiskeys plus extra variants on the highball drink.
For the purists who like their whiskey served straight, there is that option too. The staff are professional and friendly ( a chaser is always supplied without being asked), and you can enjoy a huge range of whiskeys here, both domestic and overseas. Whiskeys make up about 90% of the menu. They also have a have a handful of cocktails, non alcoholic drinks, wines, and sake. To go with your whiskey, try some of the small dishes and tapas on the food menu. They have smoked slamon with capers, cheeses, meats, and olives. There is a sit down charge of ¥300 but the bar is worth it. With large windows facing the busy street, you can watch the nightlife while enjoying your drink of choice.
