| 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) | ¥1500- ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | Nuts Cafe Nights 18:00 - 3:00 (Open until 5:00 on Fridays & Saturdays) Nuts Cafe Trip 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | Nuts Cafe Nights : 050-5834-4114 Nuts Cafe Trip : 050-5834-2996 |
| Notes | Late night bar and restaurant, smoking allowed, card accepted, seating + counter seating 40, good for small groups, no parking |
| Location / Getting There | There are two locations in Sapporo. One being in Susukino (the nightlife district), and the other being by Sapporo station. Susukino location is only a 4 minute walk south west from Susukino subway station and is on the ground floor and easy to find. The other store is a 2 minute walk from Sapporo station on the 8th floor, next to Kinokuniya book store. |
Nuts Cafe is a bar/restaurant that caters for late night dining and drinking. The main location is in Susukino (the night life district of Sapporo), plus there is another Nuts Cafe right by Sapporo station for a quieter style of dining. Nuts Cafe Nights has a lot of seating plus a bar counter which sits up to ten. This place is a good spot for small groups having a party or for couples on a date. The crowd here is usually quite young. What makes this place is unique is that some sections of the establishment are still ok to smoke in. The food menu has a huge range, plus at the bar, the drink menu is extensive.
If you like whiskeys, Nuts Cafe has a nice listing. And as a bonus, the friendly staff here are more than happy to offer their recommendations. You can enjoy some nice Japanese whiskeys here as well. For food, they have mainly western style dishes and it must be said, the food here is really good! They have thick steaks, hamburgers, pizzas and pastas just to name a few, plus if you have a celebration, Nuts Cafe will get you a cake to suit the occasion. For those who are looking for a party, you will need to make a reservation. This can be done on through Hot Pepper magazine, or click here.
| Entry | Free |
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 |
| Opening Hours | 21:00 -5:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-206-9691 |
| Notes | Club, lounge area, dance floor, |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Susukino subway station. The club can be accessed via the Round One building. Upon entry simply take the escalator down to Jinx on the basement floor. 3 Chome-6-1 Minami 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0805 |
Jinx is a relatively new club in the heart of Susukino, Sapporo. The club caters for tourists and for a younger crowd. Unlike most other clubs in Sapporo, it is free entry! The age limit to get in is from twenty years old, and there is no dress code. For entrance into the club is not obvious at first but it’s easy to find. Along the main road through Susukino (entertainment district) you can find the large Round One building. Simply enter this building and take the escalator down. There will be Jinx staff standing out the front to guide patrons in.
The variety of music here, includes allmix, EDM, house, hiphop, R&B, reggae, electronic, and live. There are small tables and chairs inside the main floor, plus a dance floor. With a capacity for eight hundred party goers, it’s spacious and is a good spot for groups of friends. The average age group is usually in the low twenties. There are VIP areas that have couches and tables so if you want to kick back in a bit of style, simply enquire at the entrance. With free access, Jinx is not a bad spot to check out when you are out on the town. Being open until the early hours, it’s an option at any time.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000- ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 6:30 - 10:00 15:00 - 0:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-206-1566 |
| Notes | Bar, breakfast, late night food, outdoor seating, seating 40 |
| Location / Getting There | This pub, is located in Susukino. It is just off the main street that runs through the center of Susukino. 5 minute walk from Susukino subway station. It building is bright blue so not hard to miss! 064-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 6jo 3 Chome-1-11 Centurion Hotel Sapporo 1st floor |
Marman is a unique Irish bar that can be found in central Susukino, which is the entertainment district of Sapporo. Marman serves not only as a bar, but also as a restaurant that operates as a place to get not only dinner, but breakfast! The interior is nicely decked out with TV’s for sports lovers. There is plenty of seating, with couches and bar seating. The bar is connected to the first floor of the Centurion Hotel Sapporo. Because of this, breakfast is served at the bar for hungry guests. It’s also a good spot to get a drink from their extensive menu.
As you can expect, Marman has a nice Guinness on tap plus the more local beers. Their whiskey menu sports a selection of whiskeys from Scotland, Islay and Ireland. These whiskeys go for around ¥1000 a glass and include a twelve year Macallan, Glenlivet, Johnny Walker blue, a ten year old Laphroaig, and a Connemara single malt to name a few. There are also nice whiskeys from Japan, Canada and the U.S. Soft drinks and cognac are also available. If you are looking for some hearty pub meals, Marman has burgers, steaks, pastas, fish & chips and stews, to please any hungry customer!
| Entry | Free |
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥500 drinks ¥1000 food |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 4:00 Weekdays 10:00 - 5:00 Saturdays |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 011-521-2336 seb@booty-disco.com |
| Notes | Club, lounge area, dining area, dance floor, space available to rent |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Susukino subway station or 6 minute walk from Nakajima Koen subway station 4 Chome Minami 7 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0807 |
If you are looking for a night out in Sapporo, put Booty on the list. With the music and drinks flowing, Booty Discotheque & Lounge is a great club that has been going since 2002. Over its colorful history, it’s been a local favorite by expats, Japanese and tourists alike! The club is run by a fantastic husband & wife team. One being a local expat, cognac connoisseur and international DJ. The other half of the duo who is busy around the bar, being from Sapporo. They have put together a top spot made up of two levels, plus a beer garden out the back which is perfect during the summer. The whole space is available to rent on weekdays at ¥25,000 per floor, per night. The ground floor has a bar area, DJ booth and dance floor (which gets busy by midnight) and small lounge area. The next floor up has a bar, DJ booth, and a large comfortable lounge area where you can sit back and relax with friends.
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It is also here on the second floor, they have a small dining area. Booty serves up some of the best hamburgers you will find anywhere in Hokkaido! We challenge you to find better! Among the dishes and desserts, the menu has five mouth watering burgers that are served with fries and olives. Each burger is made to perfection in front of you using local Hokkaido beef. And while you’re here, try some of the wine or sake on the menu. The great thing about this club (which you won’t find anywhere else) is that it’s free to get in! It’s easy to drop in, buy a drink from the super friendly staff, and enjoy well mixed tunes from the in house DJ’s!
