
Tag: Nightlife

Amusement Space Guild

Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 - ¥3000 |
Opening Hours | 20:00 - 5:00 |
Closed | Thursdays |
Contact | 0166-73-6936 |
Notes | Bar, karaoke, darts, party space, counter seating, all you can drink plan, late night bar, no parking |
Location | This can be found on the 5th floor, in the entertainment area of Asahikawa. It is a 10 minute walk north from Asahikawa train station. 〒070-0033 Hokkaido, Asahikawa, 3 Jodori, 6 Chome, Yoshitake Union Building 5F |
Amusement Space Guild or better known simply as “Guild” can be found in the heart of the drinking district in Asahikawa. It is on the 5th floor and as the name suggests, is a place to go out with some friends and have a few drinks. The bar has a large counter area plus small tables and couches for small groups. This bar is also good for larger groups who are looking to celebrate! There is an electronic darts board here as well as a large screen for parties. The drinks can be ordered individually or you can go for a party plan which includes an ‘all you can drink option’.
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There is a hourly charge of ¥500 per person. For the 90 minute drinking option, that costs ¥2500. For 12o minutes, it’s ¥3000. They have beer here plus over a hundred different cocktails to choose from! Besides the darts, there is karaoke, a large screen, and party games. Amusement Space Guild is a pretty good place to check out if you are on the night out in Asahikawa. It can be a quiet place to sit at the counter for a couple or a fun time to spend with a group of friends.

Amalfi

Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 |
Opening Hours | 17:00 - 03:00 Mondays to Thursdays 17:00 - 04:00 Fridays & Saturdays 17:00 - 0:200 Sundays |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-5202-860 https://pizzeriaandbaramalfi.com/ |
Notes | Pizzeria & bar, seating 50, credit card accepted, no parking (paid parking close by) |
Location | The restaurant is located in Sapporo, Susukino. It is a 2 minute walk south from Susukino subway station. The bar is on the ground floor, and opens out to the street. 〒064-0805 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 5 Jonishi, 4 Chome, N Center Building 1F |
Amalfi is a really great place to check out while experiencing the nightlife of Sapporo. During the summer months, this nicely designed bar and restaurant has an opening out onto the street, making it a comfortable space to wine and dine. Amalfi serves as a bar and as a dining space. They have some really delicious food here, but first let’s look at the drink menu. Quite affordable, the drinks are well presented and mixed to perfection by the professional staff. They have a huge cocktail menu including a popular fruit iced cocktail. They also have spirits on ice, and beer
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The food here is equally well presented. They have some really fantastic small dishes to nibble on and which compliments the drink. For oyster lovers, they have delicious fresh oysters on ice, plus dried tomatoes drizzled in olive oil, olives, and cheeses to name a few. If you are more peckish, Amalfi specializes in Italian cuisine. They have pastas and pizzas on the menu. There is counter seating for couples or for those on their own, plus there are booths for up to four people on one side of the bar, and out the back, there is more space for those wishing for a bigger party. Amalfi is definitely worth a visit if you are out of town. You won’t be disappointed.

The Craft

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!

Bar Zanshin

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.

Bar España

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!

Electric Sheep Bar

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.