MAC

Mac is a Hiroshima institution, having been a big part of Hiroshima's nightlife for many years. Mac and Yuri (who run the bar) are the key to its success.

Mac is a Western style bar which attracts a mixed crowd of both Japanese and ex-pats alike of all ages, occupations and personalities. It is a lively bar almost any night of the week.

Mac's huge CD collection represents a wide variety of music genres from Folk to Funky and the bar staff are more than happy to take requests.

On weekends and during live shows, regardless of how packed it is, you can find people grooving on the dance floor.
On Saturday's, there is a huge number of people coming and going between early evening and breakfast- some people meeting up with friends at the beginning of the night, others stumbling in for one more before heading home, while many others stay the whole night.
It's not unusual to find the place still packed as late (or early) as 6am on Friday and Saturday nights.

During the week, it is more of a chilled-out scene with couples and small groups talking at tables while the regulars chat with the staff along the bar.

Don't worry about showing up here on your own, as there's always someone to talk with if you make the effort.

Mac's sometimes hosts live bands too, check out the event listings for details.

• No cover or seating charge Even when there is a live band
• All drinks ¥500-¥700

"one and only"
bisk - Tue Apr 2010
my god, I spent the better part of 3 years in Mac. Mac and Yuri give hope to human-f**ng-beings - no matter what part of the world. The best dive in any part of the world. If you're in H-town, it's the one place you'd have to see.

"Fellowship Central!"
Peter Hatt (vireo2000@aol.com) - Thu Nov 2009
Awesome times!! Too many to recall. Yuri & Mac are the nicest people. How many times did I ask Mac to play something by Yellowman? Epic latenight drinking sessions with Jeffu, Dave B., KVB, Taras, squirrel, AJ, etc. Here's to Mac bar old school: 90-95. cheers

"gross!"
garrett - Sat Oct 2009
i went there once, i saw roaches crawling between the boards on the wall, and a nest of eggs. disgusting. i will never go back.

"Chill"
joseph - Tue Sep 2009
MAC was a great find while backpacking through Japan. Yuri was so sweet and welcoming. Even more impressive than the music collection was Yuri's knowledge of it. Thanks for a great time.

"THE Best Bar in Hiroshima"
Matt Roysdon (futebol09@yahoo.com) - Wed Sep 2009
Was in Japan from 96-98, spent many a night(and day) here. Met the best people and had the greatest times. Thank you Mac and Yuri for all the great times. I too wait for the day when I can go back.

"Free-thinking heaven"
John O'Connor - Thu Apr 2009
I lived in Hiroshima in 1993 and this virtually became my living room. Everywhere else in Japan is clean and shiny but Mac's was dark, dingy, real and comforting. It's the only place I've ever been to where you can play a game of chess, break off to have a dance and then resume your game. I always think of The Clash and Ian Dury when I think of Mac's because that is what I missed at the time and so that's what he was kind enough to play. Wish I were there tonight and I hope to return again...

"warm"
Mona - Sun Jan 2009
I live in Hiroshima from 1990-1993. Although back then, MAC was a tiny, dingy place, it was the warmest, friendliest place it town. Yuri and Mac have been lifesavers for many a lonely gaijin. I still have my MAC sweatshirt, and wish I could go there tonight!

"natsukashii"
benson horne (benjaminhorne@yahoo.com) - Mon Sep 2007
fun to see the notes from everyone! hey jeffu! went here from 89-96. spoke to many a depressed marine, learned to love the Pogues, turned 25 and yuri played "birthday" by the beatles for me around 3 am and everyone danced and it was still my best birthday ever!

"home"
Jeff Benecke (jeffben@eoni.com) - Fri Jul 2007
spent a decade there, I think, go back from time to time from Oregon, got the Mac bumper sticker, made friends for life, and I too long to be there just after the door opens, love to all of you!

"A huge part of life"
Scott (syano@sfu.ca) - Tue May 2007
Just thinking about the place makes me long to be there just after opening, ready to begin the long haul into the night. There is no substitute. Forever young; forever Mac...
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