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!More

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.

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 uniqueMore

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

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.

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

This space is great bar you must try, they have excellent drinks and good service, but the music has litter noisy, Anyway we're really enjoyed and happy, would like recommender this space :)

Its name translates as fridge bar, a hole-in-the-wall bars that japan is famous for. This one is located in lower Hirofu, Niseko, its entrance marked by a vintage refrigerator door. You have to crouch to fit into the tiny entrance to enter the dimly-lit speakeasy...on the other side. Full range of whisky offered including of -course, Hokkaido’s Yoichi brand along with plenty of martini’s and hot cocktails if that’s what warms your cockles.More

I visited Bar Gyu late on a Saturday evening with my husband. When we arrived, we entered through the very charming freezer door and felt immediately welcomed. The bar was dimly lit and had a very intimate, jazzy, cozy vibe. The bartender appeared to take...pride in the drinks that he concocted, and it was very evident with our first sip that each ingredient was thoughtfully placed into our glass. The drinks were strong, and we left feeling very happy, satisfied and buzzed. I have traveled to Japan on several different occasions, and I admire how important quality (versus quantity) seems to be desired by the Japanese culture. I would definitely return to Bar Gyu and I would recommend giving it a try if you enjoy savory drinks and a good time.More

Glad to finally be able to visit this place. Tuck away from the main street, this is a hidden gem. Good range of whiskies, chill out lounge, great jazzy music and friendly staff. Luv the cheese plater so tasty and great with the drinks.

We kept going back. A fantastic atmosphere, great jazzy music, perfect lighting and seriously spectacular cocktails. Loved everything about this place down to the tiny fridge door to get in.

The fridge bar is a must do in Hirafu. Great drinks list and an awesome atmosphere. Very cosy and enjoyable.