UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO is bringing back its popular rooftop BBQ experience this summer with a revamped menu. Following strong demand from last year — with many guests asking "When does it start this year?" — the hotel has completely refreshed the lineup as "authentic American BBQ" and is accepting reservations as of June 11, 2026. The event runs from July 1 (Wednesday) through September 30 (Wednesday), 2026.
UNWIND ROOFTOP BBQ Overview
- Reservation open: June 11, 2026 (Thursday)
- Period: July 1 (Wednesday) – September 30 (Wednesday), 2026
- Operating days: Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays) *Canceled in case of rain or strong winds
- Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (3-hour exclusive rooftop terrace rental within operating hours)
- Price: ¥7,700 (tax included) per person
- Preschool children: Free
- Elementary and middle school students: ¥3,850 per person
- Location: 10th floor Rooftop Terrace, UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO
- Capacity: 4 to 12 guests
- Reservations: Reservation form required (book at least 3 days in advance)
Hands-Free Authentic American BBQ
The menu is built around "Low and Slow" — the quintessential American BBQ technique of slow-cooking at low temperatures to bring out maximum flavor. All food preparation and cleanup are handled by the hotel, so guests simply arrive empty-handed. From finishing the pre-cooked meat to the perfect doneness to sharing easy conversation with friends and family, the experience is designed to let guests enjoy every aspect of BBQ without any hassle.
Food Menu
- Housemade Guacamole & Nachos
- Truffle Mayo Potatoes
- Coarse-Ground Sausage
- Chicken Leg
- Cedar Plank Salmon
- Short Plate (beef belly)
- Baby Back Ribs
- Self-Slider & Taco Set (whole wheat buns, tortilla, cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion)
- S'mores (toasted marshmallows)
Housemade Guacamole & Nachos / Truffle Mayo Potatoes
While waiting for the meat to grill, guests can snack on housemade guacamole and nachos — a classic American staple — along with truffle mayo potatoes. Both pair well with the bar-quality drinks served throughout the session.
Cedar Plank Salmon
Cedar plank cooking involves placing ingredients on a water-soaked cedar board and steam-grilling them together. Here, salmon is topped with lemon and butter for a lighter, refreshing counterpoint to the bolder meat dishes. A subtle cedar aroma enhances the experience throughout.
Baby Back Ribs
Leaner and smaller-boned than spare ribs, the baby back ribs are slow-cooked at low temperatures and repeatedly brushed with a housemade mustard sauce featuring Hokkaido linden honey. The result is pull-apart tender meat with a gentle sweetness that guests can finish to their preferred char level on the grill.
Short Plate (Beef Belly)
The beef belly is slow-cooked in the hotel kitchen for approximately five hours, producing a tender and juicy result that closely mirrors authentic American BBQ. A custom "spice rub" — a blend of paprika powder, garlic, spices, salt, and sugar — is designed to suit Japanese palates while staying true to American BBQ traditions. Guests can enjoy it as-is to savor the pure flavor of the meat, or pull it apart and load it into whole wheat buns or tortillas for a DIY burger or taco.
Self-Slider & Taco Set
Grilled meats can be tucked into whole wheat buns or tortillas along with Colby-Jack cheese and fresh vegetables, letting guests fully customize their own slider or taco.
Bar-Quality Drinks, All Included
Bartenders from the hotel's in-house "Bar Ignis Sapporo" provide unlimited drinks for 3 hours, including a wide selection of beer, lemon sour, wine, and handcrafted cocktails.
With the hotel just a 4-minute walk from Nakajima-koen Station, guests can enjoy alcoholic beverages freely without worrying about driving.
Drink Menu
Alcoholic
Beer / Gin & Tonic / Moscow Mule / Lemon Sour / Cassis Cocktail / Glass Wine (Red & White) / Sparkling Wine / Highball / Rum & Coke / Peach Cocktail
Non-Alcoholic
Apple Juice / Orange Juice / Oolong Tea / Cola / Ginger Ale
A Private Rooftop with Views of Mt. Moiwa
The lodge-style rooftop terrace, with its warm wooden aesthetic, looks out over Mt. Moiwa — a mountain whose scenery shifts with every season. With exclusive access for just one group per day, it offers a surprisingly open and private setting where guests can feel close to nature without leaving central Sapporo.
Access: 4-minute walk from Namboku Line "Nakajima-koen" Station
Address: 289-111 Minami 8-jo Nishi 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
