Enjoy a Private BBQ on a Lodge-Style Rooftop by Reserving the Top Floor: Savor Authentic American BBQ in the Center of Sapporo
Summer is the season that naturally draws our hearts toward outings and travel. On the other hand, rather than traveling far in the intense heat, many people might prefer to spend a special time closer to home without the hassle. At UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO, we are bringing back “UNWIND ROOFTOP BBQ” this year, allowing you to rent out the rooftop terrace on the highest floor of the hotel—ideally located just a 4-minute walk from Nakajima Koen Station—and enjoy an authentic American BBQ completely hassle-free. Last year, so many guests enjoyed this experience that we received numerous inquiries asking, “When does it start this year?”
This year, we have completely renewed the menu to offer a truly authentic American BBQ experience, with service starting on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Ahead of the official launch, we began accepting reservations on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
UNWIND ROOFTOP BBQ Overview
- Reservation Start Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Service Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Operating Days: Tuesday – Sunday (Closed on Mondays)
- *Canceled in the event of rain or strong winds
- Operating Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- *Includes a 3-hour private rental of the rooftop terrace within these hours
- Price:
- 7,700 Yen (tax included) per person
- Preschool Children: Free
- Elementary & Junior High School Students: 3,850 Yen per person
- Location: 10F Rooftop Terrace, UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO
- Available Group Size: 4 – 12 people
- Reservations: Required via our online reservation form
- *Must be booked at least 3 days prior to your desired date
Enjoy Authentic American BBQ Hands-free
Based on the classic American BBQ cooking method of “Low and Slow,” we slowly cook our ingredients at a low temperature to bring out the absolute maximum flavor of the meat, offering you a genuinely authentic taste. Since the hotel handles everything from preparing the ingredients to the final cleanup, all you need to do is show up hassle-free. You can finish searing the pre-cooked meat to your perfect preferred doneness right on the grill while enjoying lively conversations with your friends and family. Enjoy the true essence of BBQ easily and to your heart’s content.
Food Menu
- Homemade Guacamole & Nachos
- Truffle Mayo Fries
- Coarsely Ground Sausages
- Chicken Legs
- Cedar Plank Salmon
- Short Plate (Beef Flank)
- Baby Back Ribs
- Self-Style Slider & Taco Set (Whole wheat buns, tortillas, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onions)
- S’mores (Toasted marshmallows)
Homemade Guacamole & Nachos / Truffle Mayo Fries
While waiting for the meat to grill to perfection, enjoy an appetizer time with a classic American snack, “Homemade Guacamole & Nachos,” alongside “Truffle Mayo Fries” seasoned with rich truffle mayonnaise. Please enjoy them paired with our bar-quality drinks.
Cedar Plank Salmon
“Cedar Plank” is a culinary technique where ingredients are placed on a wooden cedar plank soaked in water, and the entire plank is grilled to steam-cook the food. While many items on our menu feature bold, rich seasonings, we are offering this Cedar Plank Salmon topped with lemon and butter so you can enjoy a refreshing contrast. Please enjoy it while savoring the subtle, elegant aroma of the cedar wood.
Baby Back Ribs
Compared to standard spare ribs, baby back ribs have smaller bones and less fat. For this menu, we have slowly baked them at a low temperature, meticulously layering our homemade mustard sauce accented with linden honey sourced right here in Hokkaido. Enjoy finishing these tender, melt-in-your-mouth ribs to your exact liking on the grill while savoring their delicate sweetness.
Short Plate (Beef Flank)
We serve a Short Plate cooked in the hotel kitchen at a low temperature for about five hours to recreate a tender, juicy flavor close to the authentic American original. To suit international and local palates alike, we coat it in our original “spice rub”—a custom blend of paprika powder, garlic, spices, salt, and sugar. This allows us to replicate a genuine American BBQ style while remaining beautifully approachable to your palate. You can enjoy the meat as it is to appreciate its pure flavor, or shred it along the grain to sandwich inside whole wheat buns or tortillas to create your own original burgers and tacos.
Self-Style Slider & Taco Set
We provide a Slider & Taco Set so you can sandwich your freshly grilled meat in whatever style you prefer. We serve whole wheat buns and tortillas alongside Colby Jack cheese—an iconic cheese originating in America—and a selection of fresh vegetables. Pair them with your favorite toppings and customize your perfect bite.
A Toast with Bar-Quality Drinks
We offer a 3-hour all-you-can-drink menu featuring bar-quality beverages crafted by the bartenders of our in-hotel bar, “Bar Ignis Sapporo.” We have prepared an extensive lineup including beer, lemon sours, and wine that pair beautifully with BBQ, alongside handcrafted cocktails made right before your eyes. Thanks to our excellent location just a 4-minute walk from Nakajima Koen Station, you can fully enjoy your alcoholic drinks without worrying about driving home.
Drink Menu
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Gin and Tonic
- Moscow Mule
- Lemon Sour
- Cassis Cocktail
- Glass Wine (Red / White)
- Sparkling Wine
- Highball
- Rum and Coke
- Peach Cocktail
- Soft Drinks
- Apple Juice
- Orange Juice
- Oolong Tea
- Coca-Cola
- Ginger Ale
A Private BBQ Experience Renting Out the Highest Rooftop Terrace
From our lodge-style rooftop terrace filled with the warmth of wood, views of Mount Moiwa unfold, showcasing a different expression with every passing season. On this open yet completely private rooftop terrace limited to just one group per day, you can spend a free, casual, and extraordinary moment connecting with nature right in the center of Sapporo.
About UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO
UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO is a new-concept lifestyle hotel whose greatest feature is allowing guests to experience the pure charm of a lodge—combining an extraordinary atmosphere with the comfort of home. By recreating the world of a lodge within an urban city setting, we eliminate the usual inconveniences of access or dining while providing a stress-free stay through high-quality hotel specs and services. Together with our sister property UNWIND HOTEL & BAR OTARU, which opened in April 2019 after modernly renovating a historic landmark over 90 years old, we are highly acclaimed from various sectors as one of Hokkaido’s leading boutique hotels.
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- Property Name: UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO
- Address: 5 Chome-289-111 Minami 8 Jo Nishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0808
- Access: A 4-minute walk from “Nakajima Koen” Station on the Namboku Line