Beer Hall Lion Sapporo Tanuki-kouji — Restaurant in Sapporo

Situated just off one the main streets in Sapporo in one of those long multi block strip shopping arcades that you'll find in many Japanese cities, Beer Hall Lion is a "western style" restaurant and bar that packs in as many locals as it does the tourists. A selection of Japanese steak, stew and curry dishes done with a more western feel plus other assorted fare can be had at a fairly reasonable price. All can of course be washed down with the city's most iconic beer (Sapporo... duh!) or a high-ball whiskey or bourbon from the bar. Established in 1914 and with a "Cheers" like ambience, this place has an extensive history and obviously a decent following to survive for so long. If you're looking for a break from the usual karage, izakaya, yakiniku and sushi joints and don't want full blown western food either, this maybe the place you are looking for. We were pleasantly surprised when we...

Meal: Lunch Day Visited: Sunday Budget: ¥2,000 Closest Station: TanukiKoji Reservation Needed?: No Payment: Cash; Credit; E-Payment Kid Friendly?: Yes English Menu?: Yes

I’m always pleasantly surprised with Ginza Lion. This German Beer Hall-themed chain is clearly a relic of the past - harkening back to the Bubble Economy and the resulting wave of Japanese-Western restaurants and bars.

The food is consistently tasty and pairs well with the nice variety of beers on the menu (drink from the boot!). Service was fine, as was the atmosphere.

Popular on a Sunday...

another case of too-tired-to-walk-I'll-settle-for-everything kind of situation. I spotted this place with a man drinking beer in front of Seiko clock on my way to Nijo market earlier. Indeed a nice place for Japanese beer with food - their double cheese hamburger steak was delicious (without the cheese); should have ordered double the chorizo; spice garlic shrimp was nice; Genghis Khan was served on teppanyaki style iron plate but tasty; the lion cutlet curry could be...