Bar Zanshin

BAR 残心
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥500 per drink
Opening Hours21:00 - 0:400
21:00 - 0:500 weekends
Closed-
Contact011-206-9156
NotesLate night bar, casual, seating 22, no parking, smoking, small bar food
LocationLocated 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

バル・エスパーニャ
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1500 - ¥3000
Opening Hours18:00 - 03:00
ClosedSundays
Contact050-5263-8772
NotesLate night bar, Spanish bar & restaurant, seating 20, smoking, no parking, card accepted
LocationLocated 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

エレクトリック シープバー
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥600 - ¥1200 per drink
Opening Hours18:00 - 04:00 (last order drink 03:30, last order food 03:00)
Closed-
Contact011-520-2233
NotesLate night bar,
LocationSapporo, 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. 

Bar Waduro

バーワデューロ
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1000 per drink
¥1000 sit down charge
Opening Hours15:00 - 21:00
Closed-
Contact011-231-0101
NotesHigh end cocktail bar, sit down charge, seating 30
LocationSapporo, 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. 

Tokachi No Nagaya & Kita No Yatai

北の屋台
Opening Hours*17:00 - 24:00
Each bar has its own opening and closing times. Some stay open until 03:00
Closed*Depends on bar
Contact0155-26-2330
http://www.tokachinonagaya.com/nagaya
NotesWalking street with small bars and restaurants, toilets, smoking area, paid parking near the area.
Location /
Getting There
The street is a 7 minute walk north from the JR Obihiro station. From the airport it's 40 minutes to Obihiro Station Bus Terminal by city ​​hotel patrol bus (¥1000 one way).
10-chome, Nishi 1 Jominami, Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido


For a night out on the town in Obihiro most of the bars and restaurants are on the north side of Obihiro Station. Walking the streets you will come across Tokachi No Nagaya & Kitanoyatai. These narrow streets cover two blocks and seem to be one of the most popular areas for the locals. Lining the streets are around forty small bars, izakayas, and restaurants. They are all quite compact and can fit up to around twelve people (some even have standing space only). Each bar is unique and as you walk down the street you can see and hear the revelers enjoying a good night out on the town. 

The compact shops at Kita no Yatai and Tokachi no Nagaya serve locally brewed sake and the food here is fantastic. You can find dishes made from the fresh produce of Tokachi. One of the great things about these bars is that they are open all year and can be enjoyed in any weather. They have covers to keep the warmth in winter and are opened out during the summer. There is a great atmosphere throughout the streets and is a great Japanese experience. These streets are a must see while in Obihiro and worth more than one visit to enjoy all the bars and restaurants!

 

Iruka Bar

海豚
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥660 - ¥770 per drink
¥1000 food
Opening Hours19:00 - 03:00
ClosedSundays
Contact011-1520-6610
NotesBar, 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.