As the harsh winter of Otaru, where the waterways freeze, comes to an end and the Otaru Hanazono is sparsely populated, it's time for a great and stylish happy hour at Casual Bar A (Ace), where a stylish symbol mark is engraved on natural stones with sand. When you enter during happy hour from 18:00 to 21:00, you can enjoy 2 drinks + appetizers for only 1000 yen. And there's no cover charge! Is this happening now? Or has it been a hot topic for a long time? It's like a stylish version of the popular "senpero." I wrote stylish, but the place is a casual bar, so even an old guy like me in his fifties can enter without any hesitation and enjoy it (laughs). After having a meat-based meal elsewhere, my first drink was a refreshing white sangria during happy hour. The one-plate appetizer during happy hour had 5 items, and since it was still a chilly season, the warm beef stew was a delight. It was so good that I was worried, "Is it really okay for just 1000 yen?" There is also a wide selection of foreign beers, although they are not included in the happy hour drinks, I also enjoyed Belgian flavored beers. - Lindeman Berry Fruit Beer: With an alcohol content of 4%, it was light, fruity, sweet, and refreshing. - Newton Green Apple Fruit Beer: With an alcohol content of 3.5%, it was light and the sweet-sourness of green apple was enjoyable, making it a delicious fruit beer. Unfortunately, if you missed happy hour and are lamenting, don't worry (laughs). There are other great sets available as well. A (Ace) Set: 2 drinks + medium-sized appetizer platter for 1500 yen Hanazono Set: 3 drinks + large-sized appetizer platter for 2500 yen. Drinking and walking around Otaru Hanazono is always fun. Otaru City, Hanazono 1-8-8, Sawada Building 2F Casual Bar A (Ace)

A rare and valuable bar that handles beers from around the world in this area. Located amidst numerous snack bars in Hanazono, this is a place where even young people can enjoy drinking without worries. For those who find it intimidating to enter a snack bar, I recommend starting here as a warm-up! The friendly master and lovely assistant will surely invite you to a pleasant time.

Reasonable prices. The master's attitude is casual and good.

This is a bar located in Otaru Yataimura, Brick Street. Despite being a small shop, it is quite rare to find a bar here, so it is popular with people of all ages. It is a perfect place for enjoying authentic drinks, and they offer a variety of snacks and dishes that go well with the drinks. The owner is unexpectedly friendly, and I felt a bit of a gap, but I realized that it's something unique to a street stall, which I found interesting. In the summer, you can enjoy a drink at the front table, chat with the master, make friends with regular customers, and enjoy the freedom of the place. It's a nice place to have a drink to finish off the night.