Bar Gyu

Came all the way from Otaru (1.5 hours) just to try this bar! it’s one of Asia’s Top 50 Bars and only open in winter! The cocktails were strong and full of flavor. Super chill atmosphere with lots of foreigners around. The snowy view outside the window made the whole experience even more special. Totally worth the visit!

Came here and lined up 30 minutes before opening and it was fantastic. The sun was setting and it was so pretty. We did have to ask to lower the blinds a few times. We were in the first seating and stayed for 1-2 hours. Lots of creative cocktails and our group tried many of them. I also bought one of the menus for 1000 yen since it was so cute and great memorabilia!

Bar Gyu+, 11/10. Unlike any other cocktail bar I've been to. We visited in February and arrived shortly after it opened for the day, so we did have to wait ~60-90 minutes to get inside on a very chilly, snowy day, but all of that was forgotten and immediately worth it once we were inside. The space is incredible, so intimate & cozy. The cocktails are unique and tasty. From everyone in our group, it was unanimous that we all had the best shot we've ever had that day, some sort of cheesecake shot - we still talk about it and ask other bartenders if they know how to make it (no luck so far). We only went the one day, though if (when) we went back, I'd recommend going later in the evening after the upstairs portion is open and the line to get in moves more quickly.

Very chill and cool bar. There can be long lines to get in at varying times of day/night. The main bar opens at 1500hrs, but, they have an upstairs area that opens at 1800hrs also which helps mitigate the outside lines and wait time to get in. Inside, the space is quite cozy but the atmosphere is fun all around! Definitely recommend for a drop in for cocktails before dinner. This is the only place on niseko that serves an actual Bloody Mary, so if you are jonesing for one, this is the place to get it. Would definitely go back if given the opportunity!

Superb cocktail and whiskey bar, albeit a bit expensive. Make sure to arrive on the early side to avoid waiting too long outside (and then a little inside in a tiny waiting room for those “on deck”). Inside, it has a lively, vibrant, speakeasy feel. The owner hand-writes the menu too — and spins vinyl! The staff is nice, but the drinks are amazing.

This not so hidden gem is tucked away on a side street. There is always a queue. We walked by this place nearly everyday and decided on our last day to enter and I am so glad we did. Great drinks and the view 😍😍. This is a must stop for us in the future.

This bar gets great reviews, and they are all correct. You do have to wait in line outside. But the woman running the place is very orderly and fair. Entrance is a refrigerator door, which just tells you this is different. The amount of different drinks is amazing. Highly suggest sitting at the bar and trying everything until you fall out of your chair. Live DJ. When the waiter couldn’t keep up bartenders would ask if you wanted anything. They all worked together. Felt like I was part of a big group of friends. Everyone was happy. Can’t miss bar when in Niseko. Finally got some real Japanese sake.

Speakeasy vibe, with funky tunes. My partner and I arrived on a dreamy night with very little wait time to get in through the fridge door entrance. We ordered six fab cocktails to sip while dreamily watching the snow fall outside their huge window: Lavender Bee's Knees' locally distilled gin smells great; the Butter Me Up is perfect for people who like it sweet; Je-ne-sais Poire has a lingeting licorice note; Yo-Yo Noix is delicious; and the our favourite is Hinoki Negroni- a must for negorni afficionados. All their drinks are boozy as heck (alcohol foreward) and comparable to Toronto pricing. This hip joint is well worth the slippery scuttle down the road to get there and a must for a date night when you're in Niseko.