6 recommended bars in Susukino, Sapporo that even first-time visitors can feel free to visit
If you want to enjoy the nightlife during your trip to Hokkaido, you should definitely go to the Susukino district in Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest downtown area. There are many unique bars scattered throughout the area, including authentic bars, bars with a full lineup of cocktails, and bars where gin and sparkling wine are the main drinks. In this article, we introduce six bars located within a 10-minute walk from Susukino Subway Station, where you can enjoy yourself at first sight or by yourself.
1BAR YAMAZAKI
Authentic bar famous for its cocktail "Sapporo".
Established in 1958, this bar is known as a pioneer of authentic bars in Sapporo. The signature menu item is the original cocktail "Sapporo," which has remained steadfastly popular for about 40 years. Based on amaretto (apricot liqueur), this cocktail combines vodka, chartreuse (herb liqueur), and dry vermouth, which is like aromatized wine. It is characterized by its sweet and rich flavor, and is a drink to be savored slowly and carefully. The alcohol content is high due to the combination of two liquors, so we recommend ordering a chaser if you are not comfortable with strong drinks.
No smoking in the bar. You can enjoy your favorite drink without worrying about the smell of cigarettes.
When you visit, let the master know what kind of sake you like, how you like it, and how you like to drink it. He will make you an original cocktail, water mix, or other original drink from the approximately 350 different types of alcohol available in the store. For drinks that use fruit, fresh juice is pressed on the spot after the order is placed. In addition to the standard cocktail fruits such as lemons and oranges, a wide variety of seasonal fruits such as strawberries, peaches, kumquats, etc. are available for customers to enjoy the taste of the season.
Unusually among the many bars in Sapporo, smoking is not allowed in the bar. We especially recommend this bar to those who do not like the smell of cigarettes.
- BAR YAMAZAKI
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Katsumi Bldg. 4F, Minami 3-jo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo MAP
1 minute walk from Susukino Subway Station
18:00～24:30 (L.O.24:00)
Sundays *Closed irregularly
011-221-7363
None
Charge 1,000 yen, 10% service charge
2the bar nano gould.
Creative cocktails made with ingredients of your choice are popular.
This is a bar with a new sensation that claims "cocktails are liquid cuisine. You can choose your favorite cocktail from the menu, which lists the names of ingredients such as fruits, and they will combine them with craft gin, rum, sake, almond liqueur, and other ingredients to create a superb drink. Ingredients include Hokkaido berries, citrus fruits, strawberries, and other fruits, such as Haskap and blackcurrant, as well as some that at first glance do not seem to be related to alcohol, such as "red beans and soybean flour" and "ginger and mountain horseradish. You can leave the base alcohol to the master or request your favorite. Even those who are not familiar with alcoholic beverages can enjoy simply choosing the ingredients.
Enjoy drinks and snacks made with Hokkaido ingredients.
Although the bar is famous for its original cocktails, it also offers a wide range of other drinks, from familiar drinks such as gin and tonics and highballs to rare spirits. The bar is suitable for everyone from beginners to seasoned drinkers.
The snacks are also made with Hokkaido ingredients as much as possible, with the "Hokkaido Cheese Platter" being the most popular. It is an all Hokkaido product with cheese directly shipped from several cheese studios in Hokkaido, honey from Sapporo, and bread from a famous bakery in the city. The coasters on which the drinks are placed are also made in Hokkaido, and are said to be made of Ezo sika deer skin.
- the bar nano gould.
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- J-BOX Bldg. 4F, Minami 3-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo MAP
- 3 min. walk from Susukino Subway Station
- 18:00 - 24:30 (L.O.2:30)
- Tuesdays
- 011-252-7556
- None
- Charge 1,000 yen, 10% service charge
3Bossa
A popular jazz bar with no charge and all-you-can-drink policy
Jazz Cafe & Bar is a place where you can enjoy a drink while listening to jazz music playing in the bar. You can order individual items, but the popular plan is a 2-hour all-you-can-drink deal that includes dozens of drinks, including alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, coffee, and more. Popular drinks include the "Dolphin Dance," which combines the passion fruit liquor Passoa with tonic water, and the "Blue Bossa," which combines the citrus liquor Blue Curacao with peach and grapefruit juice. Both are the restaurant's original cocktails.
Enjoy the intoxicating music and drinks that resonate comfortably throughout the restaurant.
The store has long been well known among jazz lovers; when it opened in 1971, it had approximately 200 jazz records in its collection, but over the years it has added to its collection and now has approximately 10,000 records and 20,000 CDs. The store's shelves lined with records and CDs are a sight to behold. The store is equipped with Mark Levinson amplifiers and JBL speakers, a well-known sound system brand, so that the sound of jazz music resonates clearly. Even those who are not familiar with music or audio equipment will clearly notice the excellent sound.
4kinoole
Look out for the sloe gin-based drinks with gradually changing aromas!
The store specializes in craft gin and offers a wide variety of ways to drink gin. The store recommends a sloe gin and coffee drink. The base is an original German gin soaked in sloe berry fruit and shiso leaves crushed in the store for several days. When served, this short cocktail is made with a combination of watered-down coffee made from Ethiopian coffee beans, herb liqueur, lime juice, and milk. The cocktail is served cold when freshly made, and when slightly warmed up after drinking, allowing you to enjoy the subtle differences, such as the more gorgeous volatile aroma.
You can have the best drink made to your liking with gin.
The store is lined with bottles of domestic and foreign gin, numbering approximately 180 varieties. Since each brand has a distinctly different flavor, and people have different tastes, we do not prepare a menu, but rather create and serve drinks that suit each customer's tastes. The master asks customers what kind of drinks they usually drink, what kind of flavors they like, what they have just eaten, and so on, before selecting the gin he thinks is best for each individual and suggesting how to drink it. You can enjoy your own taste with gin-based drinks, including gin and tonic and other classic cocktails, as well as cocktails that you may not see or hear about very often.
5Guara mansion bar & art gallery
You can also enjoy meals and sweets as if you were in a café at night!
Located about a 7-minute walk from Susukino Station and a little away from the downtown area, this is a store known by those in the know. There are standard drinks such as Sapporo Classic draft and highballs, but there are also many original drinks such as homemade coffee shochu, various cocktails with Earl Grey liqueur, Greek wine, and more. There is also a wide selection of food, including olives and other snacks, as well as rice dishes such as BLT sandwiches and stir-fried rice with minced meat and basil. Recommended are the homemade cakes such as Basque cheesecake and tart cakes. You can also enjoy sweets with drinks and coffee.
An adult hideout with an artistic atmosphere in a condominium room
The restaurant is located in a renovated condominium, and without a sign, it would be a little difficult to notice. It is also an art gallery, with vintage clothing lined up next to and behind the counter seats and various art works on display on the walls, which can also be purchased. There is a large projector in the back of the restaurant with a silent movie playing. Surrounded by art, you can enjoy drinks and sweets, making it a perfect hideout for adults.
- Guara mansion bar & art gallery
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- 5F Toyosui Building, Minami 7-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido MAP
- 7 minutes walk from Susukino Subway Station
- 18:00 - 1:00 the next day, L.O. 30 minutes before closing
- Sunday (Open on Sunday and closed on Monday if the day before a national holiday)
- 011-211-6276
- None
- 500 yen charge, no service charge
6SPARKLING BAR bbb
All-you-can-drink sparkling wine and craft beer
Specializing in sparkling wine, the restaurant offers a wide selection of sparkling wine (approximately 20 kinds), champagne, craft beer, and other bubbly drinks. A popular menu item is the "120-minute all-you-can-drink". This is a great deal that allows you to drink as much as you want, including 4 types each of sparkling wine and wine, craft beer, highballs, sours, and some other drinks. With the exception of drinks with ice, all drinks are self-serve, so you can easily compare a variety of drinks while adjusting the amount you drink yourself. Of course, you can also order by the glass or bottle instead of the all-you-can-drink plan.
A full lineup of food and beverages, so you can enjoy your meal along with your drinks!
The restaurant also features a wide variety of food items. There are about 30 different kinds of food items on the menu, ranging from light meals such as cheese platters to carbonara and genovese pizza. Since you can have a drink and a meal at the same time, this is the perfect first stop for a drink or to spend time alone at the restaurant. The restaurant has table seating for two to four people and counter seating, and many people who enjoy drinking alone also visit the restaurant.
- SPARKLING BAR bbb
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- 2F Chitose Bldg., 2-1, Minami 3-jo Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido MAP
- 5 min. walk from Susukino Subway Station
- 17:00~23:00*Friday~24:00, Saturday 16:00~24:00
- Sunday *Subject to change during consecutive holidays
- 050-3748-1029
- None
- Charge 550 yen (some all-you-can-drink plans include a charge), no service charge
