🍺 Bars & izakaya in Sapporo

12 well-rated bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Sapporo, 8 of them open past midnight. Regular hours from Google; refreshed daily on demand. Confirm special hours before visiting.

Most bars in Sapporo are small — six to fifteen seats is normal — so the easiest way to drink here is to hop: one or two drinks per place, then move on. Izakaya (Japanese pubs) are the safest first stop if you also want to eat; standing bars (tachinomi) are the cheapest.

Expect a seat charge (otoshi) of roughly ¥300–¥800 at sit-down izakaya, which comes with a small dish. Cash is still common at older places, so carry some yen. Most bars open around 17:00–18:00 and many run past midnight.

Local specialty: Jingisukan (Genghis Khan BBQ). Hokkaido's signature dish: lamb and mutton grilled on a domed cast iron pan with vegetables. Bold, smoky, and best paired with Sapporo Classic beer. Daruma (Susukino), Sapporo Bier Garten (classic summer setting), or any standing Jingisukan bar in Susukino.

Bars & izakaya near central Sapporo

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Sapporo's centre. Hours come from Google and can change — the "open past midnight" mark means the place closes between 00:00 and 06:00 on at least one day.

  1. 1.Izakaya Aiyo Minami 4-jo Store
    ★ 4.6 (1,959)687m · 9 min walk walkSapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jōnishi, 2-chōme−８−7 渡辺ビル 2F
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.Izakaya Oiyo Sapporoeki kita 3 jo branch
    ★ 4.5 (3,204)372m · 5 min walk walkSapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 3 Jōnishi, 2-chōme STV北3条ビル 1F
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.電気羊酒場 JR55ビル店（エレクトリックシープバー）Denki Hitsuji Sakaba JR 55 Biru Ten ( ErekutorikkushīPubā )
    ★ 4.5 (537)844m · 11 min walk walkSapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jōnishi, 5-chōme ＪＲ北海道 55 SAPPOROビル7F
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.BearFoot
    ★ 4.6 (304)729m · 9 min walk walk1F, 6-chōme-５-3 Minami 2 Jōnishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.大衆食堂 十勝居酒屋 一心Taishū Shokudō Tokachi Izakaya Isshin
    ★ 3.9 (603)355m · 4 min walk walkSapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 2 Jōnishi, 3-chōme−1−20 2F
  6. 6.Daisho Fisheries Sapporo Yomiuri Hokkaido Bldg
    ★ 3.8 (651)664m · 8 min walk walkSapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 4 Jōnishi, 4-chōme−1 読売北海道ビル 2階
  7. 7.一鱗酒場 by GAKUIchi Uroko Sakaba By GAKU
    ★ 4.5 (228)503m · 6 min walk walkSapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 2 Jōnishi, 4-chōme−12−5 乙井ビル 2F
    Open past midnight
  8. 8.42BAR フォーティートゥーバー すすきの42 BAR FōTīTūBā Susukino
    ★ 4.5 (200)620m · 8 min walk walkSapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jōnishi, 2-chōme−11−7 Tomoru, 10F
    Open past midnight
  9. 9.北海道海鮮居酒屋さぶろう さっぽろテレビ塔店Hokkaidō Kaisen Izakaya Sa Buro U Sa Ppo Ro Terebitō Ten
    ★ 4.6 (177)161m · 2 min walk walkSapporo, Chuo Ward, Ōdōrinishi, 1-chōme さっぽろテレビ塔
  10. 10.hokkaido Italian Izakaya EZOBARU BANG BANG sapporoekimaedoriten
    ★ 4.2 (197)563m · 7 min walk walkSapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 4 Jōnishi, 4-chōme−１−1 1番地 ２Ｆ
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.Popular Bar Yaesu Izakaba Sapporo Kitaichijo Chikaho Branch
    ★ 3.6 (468)281m · 4 min walk walkSapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 1 Jōnishi, 4-chōme−2 札幌ノースプラザ 地下1Ｆ
  12. 12.酒といこい 時々Sake To Ikoi Tokidoki
    ★ 4.6 (114)831m · 10 min walk walkSapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jōnishi, 6-chōme−1−23 北海道通信ビル地下飲食店街
    Open past midnight

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First night in Sapporo? Go with a local guide

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Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

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Bars & izakaya in Sapporo: common questions

What time do bars in Sapporo close?

Izakaya typically close between 23:00 and 01:00; smaller bars often stay open until 02:00–05:00, especially on Friday and Saturday. The list on this page shows today's hours for each place, and marks the ones that run past midnight.

Do bars in Sapporo have English menus?

Chains and places near major stations usually have English or picture menus; tiny neighbourhood bars often don't. Pointing at what someone else is drinking works everywhere, and "nama biiru" (draft beer) or "haibooru" (highball) are understood at any bar in Japan.

Is there a cover charge at bars in Sapporo?

Many izakaya add an otoshi (seat charge) of about ¥300–¥800 per person, which includes a small appetiser. Some cocktail bars and Golden Gai-style micro-bars charge ¥500–¥1,000 instead. It is not a scam — but if a place has no posted prices at all, choose another one.