At Uluru, daytime drinking is very much the point – open from 9am to 5pm, it’s ideal for a mid-afternoon stop. Counter seating only, with a relaxed, drop-in feel. The menu is impressively vegetable-forward (many dishes naturally gluten free), paired with a strong natural wine list. Order the Uluru-yaki – loaded with kale and finished with a heavy dusting of parmesan. Stay for one, maybe two, then move on. 

At Lemon Stand Hiroshima, it’s all about citrus and standing shoulder-to-shoulder – an easy, high-energy stop for a pre- or post-dinner drink. The menu centres on lemon sours (from classic to over-the-top), alongside natural wine, craft beer and small plates. Order a Super Lemon Sour and a plate of fresh oysters – Hiroshima’s speciality – and settle into the buzz. 

Archive Coffee Roasters Hiroshima is a relaxed, modern café with an unfussy vibe – nothing over stylised but with a sense of calm and plenty of seating if you want to linger. Coffee is well balanced and straightforward, with cakes and special treats on the menu like kasiki ice cream, a Tokyo-based ice cream and wine shop that specialises in fruit and tea flavours.  

KIRO Hiroshima is more functional base than destination stay. Rooms are light-filled and minimal, while the shared kitchen and lounge come in useful for a quick coffee or reset between stops. It’s well placed for exploring, but the real appeal is practicality: coin laundry, workspace, and a layout that makes coming and going easy – especially for longer stays. Treat it as somewhere to recharge, then get back out into the city.