Hiroshima
Bookshelves, old-fashioned furniture, a piano and a stuffed deer head all add to the busy surrounds at this smoky lounge-bar. Organza hosts an eclectic…
Must-see nightlife in Western Honshū
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Hiroshima
It's bound to be a good night if you drop into this laid-back place, where the friendly metal-loving musician owner 'Bom-san' can be found serving drinks…
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Western Honshū
A convivial atmosphere (though it's fine to sit at the counter solo), walls decorated with sake labels, and an enormous drinks menu – just what you want…
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Western Honshū
This 2nd-floor lounge bar overlooking the Symphony Hall building makes all the right retro-chic moves, with mismatched furniture, ornate-glass lighting,…
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Western Honshū
Through the old gate of the Kogawa family residence is this small cafe with large windows overlooking a pleasingly unkempt garden. Sit among the games and…
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Hiroshima
Six small izakaya (Japanese pub-eateries) squeezed into one large room make up this convivial spot, where beer and sake come with the usual izakaya fare,…
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Western Honshū
Low lighting, sofas and a broad terrace with a river view make this relaxed cafe-bar a pleasant place to end your evening. Snacks include homemade pizzas…
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Western Honshū
A popular bar on the beach, run by resident expat Amy Chavez, which only operates during summer.
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Hiroshima
This small corner bar near the station is called '500' in Italian because most glasses of wine here cost ¥500, creating a convivial local atmosphere…
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Hiroshima Region
The views from this 100-year-old house perched on the hill overlooking Onomichi are exceptional, making it a great coffee or mojito stop just downhill…
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Western Honshū
After the Bikan area closes down, relax with the mellow retro tunes and friendly staff at the slightly scruffy SWLABR. By day it serves as a cafe with…
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Western Honshū
Cute pantry-styled juice bar (with a couple of seats outside) serving fresh juices (¥420) and an interesting range of hot cuppas (¥320 to ¥540) – soy…
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Western Honshū
This casual expat-run watering hole is popular with the city's English-speaking population. Alongside Aussie beers such as VB (of course), pub grub is…
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Western Honshū
The low-ceilinged, wood-and-brick interior of this canal-side caffeine lovers' paradise is thick with the aroma of freshly roasted beans. The menu…
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Hiroshima
Take off your shoes and unwind while reclining among the cushions, or sip cocktails at the bar. Good pizza and other bar food help you linger. It's on a…
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Hiroshima
A reliable Irish-style pub with a welcoming Irish expat manager, good beer, good food and occasional live music. It draws a mixed crowd of expats and…
