Bar Gyu

Fun place. Good drinks. Definitley pricier and playing to the upscale side of the ski resort.

Amazing little whisky bar with a mellow vinyl spinning DJ and amazing menu of cocktails. Japanese whisky is the highlight!

Don’t be put off by the tiny door...this is a place for big people and bigger drinks

This place has good non-alcoholic cocktails for non drinkers like me. We got to the bar early and sat by the window on the second floor. It had a good view and we watched the snow fall over drinks.The entrance to the bar is especially interesting. You duck in through a refrigerator door. We wondered if that was a concern for fire safety...

Best cocktail bar. They know what they are doing. Love the fridge door entrance.

Such a cute and cozy bar with creative cocktails and friendly and efficient service. Although the seats were all full, we never felt rushed. Might be tricky to get in with a large group, but there is continuous turnover and they are good about shifting tables around to make space. The atmosphere is especially fun once the DJ comes on the turntables.

Great atmosphere with a cozy little bar and the back drop off the falling snow. Good alcohol selection and drink menu. Not the most inexpensive drinks but not flagrantly overpriced. Comparable to mixed drinks in LA which is my point of reference.

Great vibe and view of nature. The cocktails are top notch.

Super cool aesthetic and lovely staff! Super interesting place!

Great vibes. Space could be a bit tight when full. Also, be sure to look out for this tiny fridge door because thats the entrance (also hope they have a proper fire escape). When path is icy, tread carefully or you might slip

Went in winter: Good hospitality and music. Excellent place to hang out for a drink away from the cold with friends and or watch the snow if solo.

Love this place! From the tiny fridge door entrance, to the quaint seating inside, to the hug stack of vinyl and most of all the cocktails. The service is excellent as well. Between the four of us, we tried 8 different cocktails. A but pricey, but worth it. They put a lot of effort into each drink. One of our drinks needed to be shaken for 5 min! Will be coming back every time we board in Niseko!

If you appreciate good cocktails and whisky , just come, it won’t disappoint...

Really cool atmosphere and quite cheap drinks! Try the hot apple pie and the IPA, you won't regret it!

Great whiskey cocktails and atmosphere for a 🌃 drinks

Really unique small bar. The staff was very knowledgeable about the different whiskeys and explained everything we ordered in the tasting. We also tried the spiced wine which was delicious. The music is played from a record collection that sits against the wall behind the bar. Great blend of people music and drinks.

Great selection of whiskeys! Cozy location with a tiny door. Staff is really attentive. One of a kind place! Absinthe was tasty too!

Nice chill place, friendly staff with good cocktails. I like local whisky with old fashioned

Sensational bar in the most magical setting. Always great service and staff very knowledgeable on Japanese whisky. 🥃

Small bar off the main road at Hirafu but packed with customers. The main entrance door is a fridge door which makes all grown-up to bow when going in. It’s a bit dark inside, but good ambience as surrounded by nice empty wine bottles & old vinyl records. It’s a bit noisy but still ok. Drinks are not cheap though. I had a “whisky old fashioned” cocktail which was recommended by staff, not bad.

Small bar almost always packed with people, good service, very nice cocktails. Yet it doesn’t feel small because of the large windows. There was a live DJ who played jazz that really added a lot to the atmosphere. The entrance looks like a fridge from the outside.

I hate red wine. Cold, hot, .. is same. But here ! Oh my god ! Awesome, amazing, divine,.. just choose the adjective u want and order 7 spicies hot red wine 😱

Loved this place! Great cocktails, lovely staff. Good selection for the whole market, interesting and thoughtful flavour combinations. Awesome scrapbook menus!! Happy we decided to come in.

Great whiskey bar with unique touches (enter through an old coke fridge) and something for everyone (whiskey, sake, mixed drinks and mocktails). Knowledgeable bartenders and a fun environment

Great craft cocktail bar with a more upscale setting than most of the neighboring bars. Expect a little bit of a wait during peak days and hours, but a great place to stop, especially if you are looking for some quality cocktails or better quality spirits.

Great atmosphere, great people excellent hang out place after a long day

Jazz bar. Good for a drink or 3. Tried the hot Sake tester set and the whisky tester. The apple pie is interesting and full of nuts. Cute small doorway! Have to bent in order to get in. Might not be comfortable if you are extra tall or wide....

Chill out and hangout on cool vibrant.

This place is very quaint. Definitely a place where you want to start your drinks with.

Great place for a drink. The staff are very knowledgeable about whiskey!

A quaint bar with a fridge door as an entrance. Drinks are inventive and reasonably priced. The ambiance is cozy and can be a little dim compared to similar places but don't let that detract from the friendly and lively atmosphere !

Exceptional cocktails and cosy atmosphere. Great to go on a date or with friends. A delicious selection of cocktails made with local ingredients. The best bar in Hirafu.

One of the go to bars for apres ski. Great atmosphere with a vinyl music on the go.The fridge door entrance is well known.

This place is fantastic. The tiny fridge door entrance opens into a small waiting area. From there it opens up into this beautifully wood decorated quaint interior with small tables, gorgeous bar and a live DJ spinning from a collection of a good 1000 vinyl records.If you're looking for interesting cocktails, good craft beer, amazing sake and a huge Japanese whisky selection in a quaint, released atmosphere - this is the place!

Enter through the small fridge door ... And you enter a funky hipster escape from the snow outside. Very warm and inviting you sit very close to the other tables and listen to their in house DJ playing proper vinyl turntables. The drink select is amazing. Make sure.you try to Hot Toddy selection of warm cocktails on the first page - you won't be disappointed. Of course they also have a huge range of whiskeys and other cocktails.

Beautiful bar with a great selection of Japanese whiskies. Enter the fridge door ;)

Great vibe and tasty drinks!

Very, very funky, great cocktails and whisky selection, intimate atmosphere, expensive.

The fridge door entry is an iconic Niseko feature. That said - this bar would be iconic without it. Great cocktails and the best spiced mulled wine we’ve had. I also ordered the Japanese whisky 101 and was stoked staff took the time to explain each of the whiskeys, their origin, and flavours. The menus are also hand drawn and really cool. A great experience all round.

Once you enter through the cute little fridge door, this bar is buzzing with people. The cocktail menu features many unique drinks with a Japanese touch and the staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. We tried Shiso Gimlet, Sake Negroni and a couple of hot drinks like Hot Butterd Rum and Hot Apple Pie which are so so good after a cold ski day!

This is the spot for a drink in Niseko, it has a great atmosphere and vibe, well priced cocktails for the area, and a door as a fridge! Gets rather crowded after 21:00, I’d recommend showing up around 20:00 for a quick drink or to grab a table. Lovely atmosphere for people watching, great menu of drinks and flights of whiskey. Seems to be getting more popular so enjoy this spot before it gets found out!

Packed but fun and they were able accommodate our group of 9. Fun drinks and place to hang around town. Lots of tourists here from what I can tell.

Great atmosphere and drinks! Had one of the hot sakes and a whiskey and both were absolutely delicious.

Great vibe and atmosphere. This is a super cool bar. Don’t miss it

Cocktail were good.Good in atmosphere.

Space is small but the drinks and cheese board are bomb, the entrance is a tiny fridge that you have to dock into most likely, but it's a great place to grab drinks and pictures

amazing cocktail barwhat a gem... definitely recommend

I like the vibe of this place. Good for apres ski. Cocktails are good. Very chill.

Amazing place. Staff is so knowledgable and very nice. Great menu. Definitely try one of there whiskey tastings.

Loads of atmosphere in a space the size of a phone box with crazy small fridge door entrance. Very cozy with good range of drinks.