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Sapporo in Hokkaido is one of Japan’s top bar destinations. In particular, the Susukino area, the city’s main nightlife district, is dotted with bars where you can enjoy an authentic atmosphere. This time, we’ve rounded up bars in Sapporo’s Susukino area with a Special selection of drinks.
Created: July 21, 2026
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Bar Yamazaki, an authentic bar founded in 1958 and loved for many years, is located just a 1-minute walk from Susukino Station in Sapporo, one of Japan’s three major entertainment districts.
The antique-style interior and comfortable lighting create a calm and relaxing space. There are counter seats and box seats.
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"Sapporo" is said to be the bar's signature cocktail. It uses four kinds of liquor and has a cherry aroma and sweet flavor.
Some say it was a tasty cocktail with just the right sweetness and a solid alcoholic kick.
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They offer a wide variety of cocktails, and part of the fun is taking your time to find the ones that suit your taste. They also have a large selection of whiskey and other spirits, and if you tell them what you want, they will make something to match your request.
The fruit-based drinks are bright and colorful in appearance. You can fully enjoy them in the stylish atmosphere.
こじまよくと
A Special time to get pleasantly tipsy with stylish drinks, a comfortable atmosphere, and lively conversation. The first thing ordered was a Canadian Club highball. I had a basic whiskey for the first time in a while. It was so good that I finished it in no time, and for my second drink I went with a highball made with my favorite Islay malt, Ardbeg.
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TSK0419
The lighting is subdued, and the way it reflects off the long counter is truly beautiful, giving the place the feel of a good old authentic bar! On this day, I ordered a gin and tonic! The crystal clear liquid fills the glass right to the rim, with ice that glints in the light! With the first sip, you get the tonic’s refreshing bitterness and the fine sparkle of the carbonation, followed by the aroma of the gin spreading smoothly across the palate!
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The Bar Nano Femto is a bar near Susukino Kosaten (Susukino Crossing), in the center of Sapporo. Its creative cocktails are a big draw, made with a wide range of ingredients including vegetables and tea leaves.
The compact 10-tsubo interior offers counter and table seating. The dimly lit space is said to have a grown-up atmosphere.
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Among the wide cocktail selection, a popular choice is a drink made with haskap (a nutrient-rich berry from Hokkaido). It is a rare glass made with shochu distilled from the potato variety May Queen.
They also offer standard drinks such as highballs and gin and tonics.
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The “Hokkaido-san (from Hokkaido) Cheese 5-shu (5 kinds) Omakase assortment” is said to include rare cheeses you may have never tried before, and they pair perfectly with cocktails.
Because you can nibble on them little by little, they are said to be tasty even when you are not very hungry after dinner.
道民になりたいアルパカ
Since I like whisky, they made me a whisky-based drink! And I paired it with an assortment of Hokkaido (Hokkaido) cheese and nuts! It makes you feel like you’re traveling in Hokkaido. It was incredibly delicious. It was the best!! I’ll come again!!!
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百川 茂左衛門
Overall, everything had flavors unlike anything I had ever drunk before, and the cocktails that went far beyond my expectations were really appealing. This is the kind of place that makes you want to try all sorts of drinks and end up staying a long time. They also have an assortment of cheeses from Hokkaido, including many I had never even heard of. If I come to Sapporo again, I will definitely visit again.
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"Bar Proof" is a bar with a great selection of Nikka Whisky, a whisky brand that started in Hokkaido. It is a 3-minute walk from Susukino Station.
It has counter seats and box seats, with a casual atmosphere. It is said to be a space where you can enjoy drinks without feeling formal.
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"Yoichi" is a whisky made at Yoichi Joryusho (Yoichi Distillery) in Hokkaido. It is said to have a toasty malt flavor and a sweet finish.
"Taketsuru" is known for its bright, fruity aroma and smooth, easy-drinking taste. Both are brands that represent Japanese whisky.
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The snacks that bring out the best in the drinks are also said to be tasty. This was the dried fruit on one particular day, and it reportedly had a flavor that paired well with any drink.
They also recommend enjoying the "soft serve" made with 100% Hokkaido milk together with a cocktail.
denso246
It’s a lovely little bar. Talking with the master is fun too. I had a gin fizz, a martini, and the recommended corn whiskey straight. They were great. It’s very comfortable too. I’ll visit again. It was a great meal.
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Osスイーツ
This time, I had the original cocktail "Golden Blend." The otoshi (small appetizer) fruit paired with it was raspberry and blueberry. Made with amaretto and dark rum, the cocktail opens with sweetness and richness, and the way it shifts into the dark rum at the end is beautiful. It was a great meal！！
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"Deux Hermitage" is a bar that spun off from "BAR Yamazaki" and has been loved in Sapporo for many years. There are 18 counter seats stretching toward the back, lined with a wide range of whisky and liqueurs.
The dim interior, lit by soft lighting, feels stylish. A veteran bartender with more than 30 years of experience is always on hand.
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They have more than 400 kinds of whisky alone, and for cocktails, they can make whatever you like depending on the ingredients. Drinks made with seasonal fruits and other fresh ingredients are popular.
This is a drink called Rob Roy. It is a Scotch-based cocktail, and its appealing point is the slightly bitter taste that gives it a grown-up feel.
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This is an assortment of dried fruit and amanatto (traditional Japanese candied beans). Amanatto is a traditional Japanese wagashi (sweet) made by simmering beans in sugar, coating the surface with sugar, and drying them.
The sweetness of amanatto pairs just right with strong alcohol, and it is said to be perfect for nibbling a little at a time.
永坂町の健啖家
The best master and the best night. It is not strictly a cocktail specialty bar, but you can enjoy a wide range of cocktails, and just looking at the menu is fun. In particular, the cocktails made by the legendary master Yoko are the best. This is a bar worth going out of your way to visit.
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しんのすけ０８
On this day, I had the "refreshing gin and tonic made with Fever-Tree lemon tonic." This cocktail is filled with a gentle bitterness, along with the fresh acidity and juicy feel of lemon. I wrapped up the day by slowly sipping this slightly stronger cocktail.
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Bar Maduro is a bar where you can relax while taking in the night view of Susukino, Sapporo. You can enjoy drinks such as fruit cocktails and whisky.
Inside, there are counter, table, and sofa seats. It has a gorgeous feel, yet the atmosphere is said to be casual enough for first time visitors to drop in with ease.
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A recommended option is the “Nomu Esute Cocktail (drinkable beauty treatment cocktail).” It uses seasonal fruit and blends in extracts taken from herbs and vegetables.
Alcohol chilled to -10 degrees in a special refrigerator called “Magi Call” is also popular. It offers a different taste experience from the usual.
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They also offer a full food menu that pairs well with the drinks. Options with small portions of snacks on them, such as the "Chocolate assortment" and "Sekai no Cheese assortment (World Cheese assortment)," are said to be popular.
Both the bar snacks and the drinks look stylish, and people say you can enjoy them with your eyes too.
☆ﾏﾘｼﾞｪﾝﾇ☆
A luxurious interior with a view of the Susukino (entertainment district) downtown area. I wanted to enjoy good cocktails, and the atmosphere mattered too, so I came here♪ The casual chats I had now and then with the bartenders...the comfortable sense of distance made it a great place to relax
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YacchanAmarone
They made about three cocktails for us, and every one was delicious with great presentation. All of the bartenders were friendly and great to talk to. The interior had a nice feel to it, and we were able to spend a comfortable and enjoyable time there. If you want to drink authentic cocktails in Sapporo, this is the place I recommend most.
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"Tilbution" is a wine-focused bar located a 5-minute walk from Susukino Station. They also serve casual French food, so you can enjoy it as a restaurant as well.
With its simple modern interior, the concept is to enjoy wine in peace, giving the place a grown-up atmosphere.
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The owner, a veteran sommelier, stocks a selection of high-quality wines chosen by visiting producers in person. They will also suggest a bottle that suits your mood that day.
The lineup is centered on French wines, with labels from Australia, Italy, and other countries as well. The rare orange wine is also a popular choice.
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The food menu is à la carte with a French base. The lineup focuses on pairings with wine, including prosciutto, cheese, and house made bread.
This is the foie gras terrine (Hungarian goose) and brioche, which is said to pair amazingly well with red wine.
みらひか
For drinks, we had a glass of champagne, a bottle of Chardonnay, and a glass of Pinot Noir red wine. The presentation, the taste, and the sommelier's service were all excellent.
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Cumi2
Located in the heart of Susukino, this place has a lovely atmosphere and feels like somewhere you want to visit on a Special day. I have come here for dinner several times, and both the taste and presentation are always top notch. This time, after eating elsewhere, we still wanted another drink, so we stopped by for wine and prosciutto. The night view is beautiful too. They also have a wide variety of wines.
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"The Nikka Bar" is a bar directly operated by Nikka Whisky, a Japanese whisky maker founded in Yoichi, Hokkaido, and one of the country’s leading names in whisky. It has been serving guests since 1986.
Its large sign at Susukino Kousaten (Susukino Intersection), a landmark in Sapporo, is well known. It is a place where you can fully enjoy the appeal of whisky.
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They offer a full lineup from Nikka Whisky, including Yoichi, Miyagikyo, and Taketsuru, as well as hard-to-find labels. The bartenders use their skilled technique to bring out each whisky’s aroma and flavor.
A popular choice is the tasting set, which lets you compare 3 distinctive whiskies.
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They also serve original cocktails made with whisky. They incorporate seasonal colors and ingredients that feel very Hokkaido-like, and prepare them right at the counter with plenty of live atmosphere.
Without losing the aroma of the whisky, each drink adds the bright flair of a cocktail, making it an easy-to-drink glass.
you_koji
I had Yoichi and Miyagikyo single malt, each served neat, and snacked on dried fruit and nuts. Old bottles were displayed around the bar, making it an irresistible space for Nikka fans.
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かわさきじろう
What caught my eye was the apple highball. I’m not a fan of strong whisky, so I ordered this, and it was super easy to drink. It may have been the first time I thought I wanted to make one myself and drink it at home. Next was the Yoichi (Japanese whisky brand) mojito. This one was also fun for its bright aroma, and it didn’t leave me feeling bad. The chocolate and dried fruit served at the start were also a nice touch…
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BAR Ikkei is a bar about a 5-minute walk from Susukino Station, known for being used as a filming location for the movie series Tantei wa BAR ni Iru (The Private Detective Is in the Bar), with supervision by the owner.
The space has a low-lit, refined feel, making it a place where you can quietly enjoy a drink.
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There is no set menu, and the bartender suggests drinks to match your tastes and mood. They make a Special selection from more than 600 bottles of whisky, brandy, spirits, and more.
Each glass is said to be a creative one-off you can only enjoy once.
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You can enjoy carefully aged sake (Japanese rice wine) made with the restaurant’s own "kaiyo jukusei (ocean aging)" method. They sink the bottles into the sea off Hokkaido, where water pressure and temperature are said to bring out deeper flavor.
Even sake you may already know tastes completely different, with a softer mouthfeel and different character, and many people say it is something you should definitely try.
☆ﾏﾘｼﾞｪﾝﾇ☆
A tasting comparison of sake (Japanese rice wine) aged for 12 months on the seabed. Everyone has their own preference, but it was interesting. Shells from the seabed? and other things were stuck to the bottles, which gave them a nicely aged look, and it was a nice bar♪
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すーだらまかし
I had a bottle of deep sea aged whisky, which they really put a lot of effort into, and when I compared it with the Laphroaig I am used to drinking, it really did taste smoother, making for a tasty and wonderfully strange experience. To finish, the Parisian I ordered was also very good, and this is a place where the cocktails are excellent too.
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Morohaku is a well-loved local favorite that has been supported for many years as a bar specializing in Japanese sake. It offers a calm, grown-up space where you can quietly enjoy Japanese sake from all over Japan.
The owner has deep knowledge of Japanese sake and will suggest the best glass based on your taste and mood.
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They offer a wide selection of Japanese sake, including namazake (unpasteurized sake) and tarunama (cask-fresh sake), with a focus on freshness and seasonal labels. Since they serve it in small portions, another nice point is that you can enjoy several glasses.
Junmai Daiginjo is Japanese sake made using the highest-level brewing method. You may even come across hard-to-find labels such as Juyondai and Aramasa.
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The food menu focuses on snacks that pair well with Japanese sake. The dishes are homemade and Japanese-style, with a wide range of options including seafood, cheese, and nuts.
The otoshi (small appetizer served at the start) offered when you enter is said to have great style. It comes with three kinds of snacks made with seasonal ingredients and seasoned to go well with drinks.
徳川家康の舎弟
They start by saying, "Today, here’s how we’ll do things," and after that, you can just sit back and go with the flow. Before you know it, you’re drinking nothing but good Japanese sake, and there are no misses at all. By the end, you leave the place feeling great. Of course it’s perfect for Japanese sake lovers, but even if you don’t know much about it, you can still come here with confidence.
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mamemii
There is a very wide selection of Japanese sake, and it is hard to decide which one to have. The staff are very pleasant and explain everything carefully, so I was able to enjoy some really good drinks. I also had the otoshi (small appetizer) and a few snacks, and every one of them was carefully made and absolutely delicious.
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"Beer Bar North Island" is a beer bar directly run by North Island Beer, a craft beer maker based in Ebetsu, Hokkaido.
It is on the 10th floor of a building, about a 5-minute walk from Susukino Station. The large windows look out over beautiful views of Sapporo, giving the place a great atmosphere.
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Based on brewing techniques learned in Canada, you can enjoy beer made with local wheat. The lineup includes five regular beers poured from the tap and seasonal limited edition beers, making it easy to experience the variety of beer.
For the first glass, the popular choice is Pilsner, which has a clear and refreshing finish. It is an easy-drinking beer.
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The food menu is built around Hokkaido ingredients that pair well with beer. The lineup includes dishes made with Hokkaido seafood and Hokkaido specialties such as lamb.
For a drink with the meal, they recommend India Pale Ale. It is said to be a beer with an excellent balance of bitterness and fresh hop notes.
fsnomcl
The restaurant had a nice atmosphere with its stylish interior, and from some seats you could even see the TV Tower. There were so many kinds of beer that it was hard to choose, but I was blown away by how good the IPA I had for my first drink was！！The generously piled liver pâté, the large baguette that came with it, the apple rapée, and the meat were all delicious.
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ニニギ
The menu features only original craft beers, with about 10 kinds to choose from, which is a nice bonus. Today, I had a weizen and an IPA. The weizen had a fruity note that brought banana to mind, and the IPA was great with its rich, vivid hop character!
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