BAR GYU, Kutchan-cho - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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Niseko's legendary speakeasy. Hunters of rare Japanese whiskies, curators of jazzy vibes, creators of inspired apres-ski cocktails.

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After-hours, Drinks

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Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Jazz Bar

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4.5

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Campbells123456

64 contributions

Apple pie cocktail

Feb 2020 • family

Love this place and make sure you visit when going to Niseko. We had the apple pie cocktails and they are truly delicious, I also tried the sake tasting set and that was good. Friendly bar, great location and surroundings and of course the fridge door to get in! Truly unique

Written 4 February 2020

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RETJOE

Louisville81 contributions

Fridge Door Bar

Feb 2020 • friends

Yes, the front door is from an old refrigerator that was dropped off 20 plus years ago when the bar opened...and you stoop to get in. They open at 5PM and the crowd packs in quickly. By 5:30 the downstairs is full and people coming later go upstairs to another bar area with great view of the snow!! They offer light snacks and all kinds of drinks, wine, sake and especially whiskey...which you can get flights of to taste. It is a really cool place with a great vibe where everyone sits at very small tables and close together. It reminds me of what a speakeasy might have been like. There is great jazz music playing, loud enough so you don’t hear the folks at the next table. If in the Niseko area, it’s must place to stop!

Written 19 February 2020

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jymrat

Germany11 contributions

Could have been great

Mar 2023 • couples

Stopped by this bar as it happened to be near where we were staying and we loved the novelty of the fridge door. The decor and the drinks were wonderful, but it was very crowded, we were rushed out before I even finished my drink, and the table next to us (maybe 6 inches away) constantly took photos of themselves and their drinks. I think it might have been our scene a few years ago when it likely had a casual and more laid back vibe, but it was too “do it for the gram” for us.

Written 27 March 2023

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Andy c v

Honolulu6 contributions

CRABBY OWNER

Feb 2023 • friends

Cool experience and decor, OWNER IS NOT CHILL. We waited for 30 minutes before the bar opened to be the first ones in and when the door opened, I started to film on my iphone our initial walk into the very neat front door. The owner (caucasian woman, clearly not from Japan) came out the door, looked at the line, then snapped at me for “filming her”. Anyways she was not very hospitable and gave a very weird vibe upon entry. Maybe be more inviting and ok with people taking videos of your establishment. You are in a tourist destination.

Written 18 February 2023

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Amy H

Townsville11 contributions

Fun hole in the wall

Dec 2023 • couples

Walked past a few times before realising the fridge door was an actual door. Walked into the waiting room which was full but didn’t take long to get inside. Songs up saying no filming or flash photography but they will take photos of you for you if you request. Small room with small tables but it suits the vibe of the establishment. As a non drinker they even had mocktails so I was even happier. Great vibes and the staff very friendly 👌🏻

Written 17 December 2023

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Mark W

36 contributions

Great place for a cocktail in Hirafu

Jan 2023 • couples

Left the teenagers at the hotel and visited Bar Gyu 18 years after our last trip to Niseko. Just like we remembered it - wandering in through the fridge door and grabbing a seat at the upstairs bar. Great range of cocktails, great tunes and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Written 23 January 2023

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TJAussie

Caringbah122 contributions

Great bar, great drinks

Dec 2024 • couples

What a lovely place to have an apres tipple. Great ambience with a sensational outlook. The drinks were excellent and staff very friendly. Fills up very quickly so be there at opening time if you can. No food though.

Written 29 December 2024

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tracybraylina

Truckee66 contributions

Love it!!!

Feb 2024 • friends

Amazing drinks! Incredible service! A special spot in this town! Worth the wait!! Sometimes the line will be out the door! But worth it!

Written 2 February 2024

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KeeliGAPO

Perth4 contributions

Such a treat

Feb 2023 • none

This bar has so much character. And some really innovative cocktails. Must do in Niseko, but get there early, it fills up quickly.

Written 21 February 2023

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rsrhk

United Kingdom120 contributions

Just LOVE!

Feb 2020 • friends

Love the vibe, love the drinks, love the music, love the prices! A must-visit for cocktail lovers out there!

Written 28 February 2020

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Seawooluf

Applecross11 contributions

Amazing little bar Always

Feb 2020 • none

Amazing little bar Always a favourite - if you can get in it is well worth it!! Do a whiskey tasting - or 2

Written 20 February 2020

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Sandra867

Perth19 contributions

A unique little bar

Feb 2020 • none

Everyone needs to visit “The fridge bar” when they visit Hirafu, Niseko. It’s a great bar with a friendly and cosy feel about it.

Written 19 February 2020

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Travelfoodwrtiter

Cochrane151 contributions

Great hobbit hole of a bar!

Jan 2020 • family

Enter through a cave of snow into an old fridge door. Simply lit welcoming place with amazing drinks, Japanese whiskey, vinyl jazz with a DJ

Written 19 January 2020

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Yvonne Chan

7 contributions

Interesting cocktails

Dec 2019 • none

Small and quaint bar. Very well heated. The cocktails were really interesting and yummy! The Apple Pie cocktail was the best imo. Music and ambience was great and very relaxing.

Written 14 January 2020

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Wisetraveller81

Hong Kong570 contributions

Great little bar for sure

Dec 2019 • friends

Went to bar Gyu after recommendation, great little spot. Nice ambience, friendly staff, good drinks, just a nice and welcoming little bar. I will be back for sure

Written 29 December 2019

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