Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan｜the bar nano. gould.

This is the epitome of a high-quality cocktail bar. Delicious cocktails, with several highly-creative originals as well as great renditions on the classics. A laid-back, high-class vibe in a beautiful space with a long bar as well as a few smaller tables. A really fun variety of glassware to make each drink feel unique. Kind service from the owner and bartenders, happy to chat with us in either English or our basic Japanese. All of this combined makes this one of the best cocktail bars we've ever been to (and we've been to a lot, across Tokyo and New York). We went back twice in the same week, and I only wish we lived in Sapporo so we could become regulars. One warning: they do seem to allow smoking, as the first night we went there was one smoker at the bar. However they didn't stick around long, and on our second visit on Friday night nobody was smoking, so chances are good you'll be able to avoid getting cigarette odor in your delicious cocktails.

Quant speakeasy bar, in the heart of su Susukino. Cocktails show the best of local Hokkaido produce and are created with expertise. A bit more expensive but well worth the price.

Amazing cocktail bar. Staff and bartenders are very attentive and experts at their craft. All the tails we ordered were very tasty. Walked in at around 9pm on a Sunday and easily got a seat, then an hour later it suddenly filled up.