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【Sapporo Station】Authentic Game and Whiskey at the Chic and Modern 'The Meat Shop'

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【Sapporo Station】Authentic Game and Whiskey at the Chic and Modern ‘The Meat Shop’

🗾 Introduction

“The Meat Shop” near Sapporo Station is a dining bar centered around meat dishes. The interior is very chic and modern, but with a wild feel in places, and impressive deer mounts are displayed throughout the restaurant. Lunch is reasonably priced around 2,000 yen with authentic flavors, and evenings offer extensive game menus and whiskey. Ezo deer is increasingly enjoyed by Hokkaido locals, making it a true local pleasure - a hidden gem in Sapporo.

📍 Basic Information

  • Name: The Meat Shop(ザ・ミートショップ)
  • Address: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido (near Sapporo Station)
  • Map: Open in Google Maps
  • Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays
  • Hours:
    • Lunch: 11:30~15:00 (Last order 14:30)
    • Dinner: 17:00~22:30 (Food last order 21:30, Drinks last order 22:00)
  • Recommended stay: About 1.5 to 2 hours
  • Best time to visit: Lunch time is relatively quiet and allows for a relaxed experience

🚉 Access & Fees

Access Method

  • Train:
    • A few minutes walk from Sapporo Station
    • Located near Sapporo Station, very convenient as a base for sightseeing and business

Price System

  • Lunch: Around 2,000 yen (reasonable and authentic flavors)

  • Dinner: Game menu focused (please check menu for prices)

  • Whiskey: Classic brands like Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Hibiki are available

  • Payment Methods: Various credit cards, electronic money, QR code payments (PayPay, d payment, Rakuten Pay, au PAY, Alipay, WeChat Pay) accepted

🍤 Highlights and Experience

Chic and Modern Interior

The interior is very chic and modern, but with a wild feel in places. The calm atmosphere features counter seats and table seats, accommodating a wide range of customers including friends, couples, and families. In the refrigerator near the entrance, large cuts of meat are eagerly waiting to be eaten by you.

Interior Refrigerator

Impressive Deer Mounts

Impressive deer mounts are displayed throughout the restaurant, giving you a sense of Hokkaido’s wild side. The contrast with the chic space is striking.

Deer Mount

Authentic Hamburgers

The hamburgers are particularly popular, known for being juicy and full of meaty umami. You can enjoy authentic flavors at reasonable prices during lunch time.

Hamburger

Extensive Game Menu

Evenings offer extensive game menus. You can enjoy Hokkaido’s mountain bounty with the currently popular Ezo deer meat. Ezo deer is increasingly enjoyed by Hokkaido locals, making it a true local pleasure.

Extensive Whiskey Selection

The whiskey selection is also extensive, with classic brands like Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Hibiki available. The combination of game dishes and whiskey is truly a luxurious experience.

🕒 Crowding and Reservations

Crowding Situation

It’s a popular restaurant frequented not only by tourists but also by many local regulars. Therefore, visiting during less crowded times allows for a more comfortable dining experience. Lunch time is relatively quiet and allows for a relaxed experience.

Reservations

Making a reservation in advance is recommended. Especially on weekends and holidays, early reservations are advisable.

💡 Practical Information

Facilities & Services

  • Wi-Fi: Unknown (4G/5G connection is comfortable)
  • Language support: Japanese (menu is in Japanese)
  • Restroom: Available in the store
  • Smoking: All seats non-smoking
  • Parking: No dedicated parking (coin parking available nearby)

Notes

  • Wait times may occur during busy periods
  • It’s recommended to check the game menu in advance
  • Whiskey inventory may vary
  • Enjoy authentic hamburgers at reasonable prices during lunch time
  • Combine extensive game menus with whiskey in the evening
  • Enjoy Hokkaido’s mountain bounty with Ezo deer meat
  • Enjoy the chic and modern space while viewing the deer mounts

📝 Summary

“The Meat Shop” has a very chic and modern interior, but with a wild feel in places, and impressive deer mounts are displayed throughout. Lunch is reasonably priced around 2,000 yen with authentic flavors, and evenings offer extensive game menus and whiskey. Ezo deer is increasingly enjoyed by Hokkaido locals, making it a true local pleasure - a hidden gem in Sapporo.

  • Chic and modern interior with a wild feel in places
  • Impressive deer mounts displayed
  • Reasonably priced lunch around 2,000 yen with authentic flavors
  • Extensive game menus in the evening
  • Enjoy Hokkaido’s mountain bounty with the currently popular Ezo deer meat
  • Ezo deer is increasingly enjoyed by Hokkaido locals, making it a true local pleasure
  • Extensive whiskey selection (classic brands like Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Hibiki)

Please be sure to enjoy authentic game and whiskey in the chic and modern space near Sapporo Station.


This article contains information as of November 2025. Business hours and fees may change, so please check in advance.

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