36 Street Bar

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥900 per drink
All you can drink ¥2500 - ¥3000
Opening Hours18:00 - 03:00
Fridays & Saturdays Open until 05:00
Closed-
Contact011-590-5288
NotesLate night bar, all you can drink option, seating 53, small bar food, credit card available, electronic money not available
LocationThis bar is located in Susukino, Sapporo. It is along route 36 which is a main road in Sapporo. It is on the ground floor so it's easy to find.
〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 5 Chome−8 1F

This is a nice late night bar in Susukino, Sapporo. It is open until three in the morning and is a popular bar during the later hours, especially with the younger crowd. Seating wise, there are tables for larger groups, tables for a small groups and counter seating for those drinking alone. If you are drinking alone they have two large  It is popular for small parties and tables can be reserved prior to the date. The whole bar can be rented out! 36 Street Bar is easily found and is on the ground floor facing the route 36 street which runs across Sapporo. The bar offers up a large amount of cocktails, has beer, wine, and shochu. It is a smoking bar. The bar serves up beer on tap plus a few bottled beers. For cocktails it has many items, especially high balls. In terms of food, they have pub style snacks such as salami, olives, chocolate, and prosciutto. 

If you are looking for a night out, then you can stop by 36 Street Bar. There are large windows to look and check out the vibe. But this is a good bar to check out and enjoy with friends or drinking alone.

The Craft

札幌クラフトビール
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥2000 - ¥4000
Opening Hours12:00 - 21:00
Closed-
Contact 011-241-5555
NotesCraft beer, all you can drink plan, seating 38, smoking allowed, Italian cuisine, credit card accepted, outside seating
LocationLocated 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!

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

huge maps – google map here

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. 

Suntory Jigger Bar

サントリー ジガーバー サッポロ ビール
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥2000 - ¥3000
Opening Hours17: 00 - 22: 00 Weekdays
17: 00 - 23: 00 Sundays / Holidays
Closed-
Contact011-211-6100
NotesBeer 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!

Wa Oyobare

和 およばれ
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1000
¥3500 - ¥5000 course
Opening Hours06:30 - 22:00
Closed-
Contact011-1231-2776
NotesSeating 60, no parking, no smoking, party plan & all you can drink plan available, bar area

Location /
Getting There
Located in the Tanukikoji shopping arcade in block 5. It is part of Hotel Vista. It is a 6 minute walk from Odori subway station.
5 Chome-16番地1F Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063

Wa Oyobare is a large restaurant located in the busy shopping arcade of Tanuki Koji. This arcade runs through the heart of Sapporo. There are many along each block, and you can find Wa Oyobare on the 5th block. It is on the ground floor of Hotel Vista. They have a mix of Japanese and Western cuisine. Due to the large size of the restaurant, it is good for large groups. All the more so, as this restaurant is usually not busy. If you want to go for a party plan, its best to call and reserve first though. 

They have a lunch course and a dinner menu. There are also party courses as well. Anywhere from ¥3500 to ¥5000. These include an all you can drink plan (nomihodai). This plan goes for two hours but if you want, you can extend the drinking for an extra ¥1000 per person. They have some nice simple Japanese dishes and also some western dishes such including meats and salads.  There is a large bar area near the front and this is well stocked. 

Nuts Cafe

ナッツ カフェ ナイツ
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1500- ¥3000
Opening HoursNuts Cafe Nights 18:00 - 3:00 (Open until 5:00 on Fridays & Saturdays)
Nuts Cafe Trip 11:00 - 12:00
Closed-
ContactNuts Cafe Nights : 050-5834-4114
Nuts Cafe Trip : 050-5834-2996
NotesLate 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.

ナッツ カフェ ナイツ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