| 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!
| 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) | ¥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!
