Suntory Bar Avanti

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥2000 - ¥5000
Opening Hours16:00 - 01:00 Avanti 5
17:00 - 00:00 Avanti 1923
Closed-
Contact011-2233-737 Avanti 5
011-2073-377 Avanti 1923
NotesWhiskey bar, sit down charge ¥550, smoking, card accepted, bar food, English menu available, no parking (paid parking nearby)
LocationThere are currently two Avanti bars in Sapporo. One being in the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade, and the other being on the main street that runs through Sapporo near the Susukino district. Both are on street level. Avanti 5 is on block 5 of Tanuki Koji. Take the subway to Odori subway station, head through Pole Town to Tanuki Koji, then walk west to block 5.
〒060-0063 Hokkaido, Hokkaido Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 3 Jonishi, 5 Chome−36−1 F-DRESS Fifth Avenue BLD 1F
Avanti 1923 is on the main street, just before the large McDonalds on the corner. This bar is a 1 minute walk from Susukino subway station. Easy to find.
〒060-0063 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 3 Jonishi, 4 Chome, Silver Building 1F

Suntory is synonymous with Japanese whiskey. Suntory Whiskey Avanti is a popular spot to try one of the many whiskeys that Suntory offers. There are two Avanti bars in Sapporo. One is in the popular Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade, the other can be found along the main street running through Sapporo. Both these bars are similar in size with the same menus. There is a sit down charge in these bars unfortunately, and they are smoking establishments. The prices here vary from about ¥1000 to ¥3000 depending on your age of whiskey.

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These bars also serve a variety of other cocktails so even if you don’t like whiskey, you can still enjoy a good drink. The bar tenders here are mainly female staff and they are very experienced at making the best drinks for you. The best thing about these bars is the openness to the street and public. It’s a good place to people watch while enjoying a drink. For those traveling, a good spot to see the daily life. These bars are smoking establishments. There are some food items on the menu such as pizzas, and ham dishes and other finger food. 

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. 

2o.1

20.1 トゥエンティーポイントワン
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1000 per drink + ¥300 seating charge
¥600 per dish
Opening Hours18:00 - 02:00
ClosedSundays
Contact011-200-0115
NotesWhiskey bar, high end, seating 18, smoking
Location /
Getting There
The bar is located in central Susukino, Sapporo. It is a 1 minute walk south from Susukino station, along Ekimae Dori.
Susukino Station, 4-1 Minami 4 Jonishi Chuo-ku Sapporo City Hokkaido 064-0804

This higher end, stylish bar is located downtown in Susukino (the entertainment district) of Sapporo. It is along the main street (eki mae dori) that cuts down through the middle of the nightlife scene. 2o.1 or ‘twenty point one’is primarily focused on whiskey. Their main choice of drink are highballs. Highball is a mix of whiskey with soda on the rocks. This popular drink is on a surge in Hokkaido and you can find many bars dedicated to it. 2o.1 excels in highballs and has a large menu with different types of whiskeys plus extra variants on the highball drink. 

For the purists who like their whiskey served straight, there is that option too. The staff are professional and friendly ( a chaser is always supplied without being asked), and you can enjoy a huge range of whiskeys here, both domestic and overseas. Whiskeys make up about 90% of the menu. They also have a have a handful of cocktails, non alcoholic drinks, wines, and sake. To go with your whiskey, try some of the small dishes and tapas on the food menu. They have smoked slamon with capers, cheeses, meats, and olives. There is a sit down charge of ¥300 but the bar is worth it. With large windows facing the busy street, you can watch the nightlife while enjoying your drink of choice. 

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

Momoya Liquor & Tobacco

リカー&タバコショップ モモヤ
Opening Hours10:00 - 2:00 Weekdays
17:00 - 23:00 Weekends
Closed
Contact011-521-0646
momoya@apost.plala.or.jp
http://www16.plala.or.jp/MOMOYA/index.html
NotesTobacco & liquor store, no parking
Location /
Getting There
Located in central Susukino in Sapporo. It's a 3 minute walk from Susukino subway station
064-0805 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 5 Jonishi, 5 Chome−11 Momoya Building

リカー&タバコショップ モモヤIf you are looking for some nice liquor, or some fine cigars, this is the place for you! This store is located in the heart of Susukino, which is the nightlife district of Sapporo. They have a huge selection of wines and spirits. You can find some of the best whiskeys here, and at a very affordable price. The whiskeys are both domestic and overseas so peruse at your leisure. While you’re here, why not pick up a nice bottle of sake, making for a nice souvenir to take home! Or try a bottle of Yuzu (a great Japanese liquor). At Momoya they have every kind of spirit making this store a popular spot to shop at. 

リカー&タバコショップ モモヤAnd what goes well with a nice smooth dark spirit, or brandy? A nice smooth cigar. It’s hard to find a good range of cigars in Sapporo, but here at Momoya they have a hundred different cigars to choose from. The cigars cost anywhere from ¥300 for the smaller kind, or up to ¥2000 for your top shelf cigars. The staff here are friendly, though they only really speak Japanese. But if you want to find a good spirit, or a fine cigar, when you are out and about, then Momoya Liquor & Tobacco is a great option!

Marman Irish Pub

マーマン
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1000- ¥1500
Opening Hours6:30 - 10:00
15:00 - 0:00
Closed-
Contact011-206-1566
NotesBar, 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!