| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥3000 - ¥5000 |
| Opening Hours | 15:00 - 01:00 *Sundays close 1 hour early |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-215-1997 |
| Notes | Bar and dining, oyster bar, counter & table seating, card accepted, seating 54, smoking allowed, all you can drink available, paid parking nearby, seafood |
| Location | Salt moderate is in central Sapporo. It is just a 5 minute walk east from Susukino subway station. On the ground floor, the entrance is easy to see from the street. It is across from Via Inn Prime Hotel. 〒060-0063 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 3 Jonishi, 1 Chome−2−1 Chitose Building 1F |
Salt Moderate is a dining bar in central Sapporo. Its main attraction is its oysters. If you are looking for seafood plus some western style meats and dishes, this is a good place to try. It can get busy on the weekends, so it’s better to reserve a seat or table. There kitchen here is open so you can see the busy cooks getting the tasty dishes ready. As we’ve said, the oysters here a good and fresh and you can order them individually or there are oyster platters available. These are served on beds of ice. There are different servings of oysters with different toppings, such as fish eggs, cheese, and a chili sauce. Fantastic!
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There are many other great dishes here too! Steaks served on a wooden slab, hand made fries, avocado salads, plus a nice chicken dish. All this food is nicely presented by the relatively young staff here. To go with the food you can enjoy an all you can drink option. This goes for 90 minutes and includes beer. This place is good for small groups of up to four, or for couples to celebrate a birthday or on a date. This is a smoking establishment so be aware of you don’t like smoking. This definitely a place to visit again.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 02:00 Monday to Thursday & Sunday 11:00 - 03:00 Friday & Saturday |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-271-7397 |
| Notes | Bar and dining, counter seating, table seating, card accepted, seating 55 |
| Location | Located in central Sapporo. It is just a 5 minute walk from Susukino Subway station. Once exiting the station head east towards Soseigawa Park. 1 Chome-2-1 Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063 |
Beifutei is one of those bars that have an old atmosphere to it, like the inns of old. The interior is made up of dark wood which has seen many years. The leather couches that make up the dining booths are comfortable. These booths are perfect for small groups to enjoy some good beer and good bar food. There are tables out the back and there is ample counter seating. This bar is a late night bar and is usually quite full even in the later hours. The food here is a fusion of western bar food and Japanese noodles.
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On the menu there are some fantastic dry noodle dishes. There are some spicy elements that can be enjoyed and these dishes really do go well with beer. Other dishes you can enjoy include are delicious fish and chips that pack an English style punch. The beer here flows well plus there are other drinks to be had. Wine and cocktails and spirits can all be enjoyed here at Beifutei. Being open until 3:00am on the weekends is very handy especially for those who don’t want the party to end. Great food and good beer can be found here!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 - ¥1000 per drink |
| Opening Hours | 20:00 - 01:00 *Sunday closes at midnight |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 016-627-0999 |
| Notes | Bar, pool table, tables for groups, seating 50, no parking |
| Location | This can be found in the centre of Asahikawa in the entertainment district. It's a 9 minute walk from Asahikawa station 〒070-0032 Hokkaido, Asahikawa, 2 Jodori, 7 Chome, Yoshitake Building |
The Den is a well known bar that is famous for being an international bar in the city of Asahikawa. This bar was originally run by an Australian national and has been going ever since. It is a western style pub that serves up a variety of international beers. This bar is also a sports bar where the customers can enjoy their favorite sports. There is a large screen to show the latest events. The bar has counter seating, where you can chat to the friendly bar tender. This is a comfortable atmosphere to meet the locals, speak English and enjoy a drink.
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Inside the bar, there is a small billiard table to enjoy. This is free to use which is a bonus! There is small tables for small groups plus a large table in the corner for larger parties. This bar serves up some bar food. Being an international bar you can find a variety of different dishes to choose from. The Den has a lot of history and if you are traveling to Asahikawa and have a night out then this is a good place to check out, especially if you are traveling from overseas!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥3000 - ¥5500 |
| Opening Hours | 17:00 - 02:00 Susukino & Kitano store 17:00 - 23:00 Motomachi 17:00 - 00:30 Obihiro, Riverside, Aso, and Kotomi store |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | For numbers please check the Gaja website http://gajafan.com/store/ |
| Notes | BBQ style dining, all you can eat plan, all you can drink plan, party plan, good for groups |
| Location | Various locations throughout Hokkaido. The Susukino location in Sapporo is a 4 minute walk south from the Susukino subway station and can be found in the Cyber Building. Please see the maps below for Sapporo location and at the end of the article for locations in Hokkaido. |
They have party plans that range from ¥3500 to ¥5500 and obviously the more expensive the more you get for your buck. They also have a ‘viking’ plan which is basically an all you can eat plan that costs around ¥4000 for around two hours. You can have yourself a nice little BBQ in the comfort of a restaurant. And what goes well with cuts of meat but beer. Here they have an all you can drink plan as well. So this place is good for parties and groups where the drink and food flows all round.
Gaja is a very popular chain of yakiniku restaurants throughout Sapporo and with another location in Obihiro as well. Yakiniku is a unique dining experience where the clientele grill (yaku) their own meats (niku) to their desired taste. The food is cooked on small hot grill that is heated via hot coals. Each grill is located in the center of the tables with an exhaust fan above (so the customers don’t get smoked out). These restaurants are popular for two reasons. First there is a large selection of meat that can be chosen. Different cuts of beef, plus pork, chicken and vegetables. Rice and a variety of sauces are also available.
| 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) | ¥2000 - ¥4000 |
| Opening Hours | 12:00 - 21:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-241-5555 |
| Notes | Craft beer, all you can drink plan, seating 38, smoking allowed, Italian cuisine, credit card accepted, outside seating |
| Location | Located in central Susukino. The bar is right along one of the main streets of Susukino and right by the main (and famous) main crossroads. It is a 30 second walk from Susukino subway station. The bar faces directly onto the main street so it is easy to find. 〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 4 1F |
The Craft is a fantastic craft beer bar and can be found right by the main crossroads the are the famous entry point into Susukino. This bar with its outside seating in summer and huge choice of craft beer make it a great spot to go out with friends and enjoy good food and good beer. Firstly, there are party plans that are great for groups and get togethers. The Craft also has something unique compared to other craft beer bars and that is an all you can drink option (nomihodai). They have over 2o different craft beers to enjoy. Ordering a sampler is a good idea!
The food here equally fantastic. There is a predominantly Italian flavor that serves up some great food. There are a lot of pastas, delicious Hokkaido oysters and here they have six kinds of fresh carpaccio, grilled mushrooms with prosciutto, and shrimp ajillo. The most famous dish here though is the Chicago pizza. Chicago Pizza is a pizza with a thick, high crust. The toppings are mixed together creating a filling and delicious pizza. There are 7 different types of Chicago pizzas on the menu. There are some good meat dishes on the menu here too!
