Tokyo
This swank and sophisticated little salon – think red velvet banquettes, round, low tables and shelves of books – has a unique cocktail focus: tea and…
Must-see nightlife in Asia
Roppongi, Akasaka & Around
Gen Yamamoto takes the seaonal tasting menu concept and applies it to cocktails. Here they're made with fruits and herbs, with the same kind of devotion…
Hong Kong
Everything you need to know about Hong Kong's craft-beer scene is on page one of 65 Peel's beer menu, dedicated to local taps from breweries like Young…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
Mikkel Borg Bjergsø is a pioneer 'gypsy brewer', one who dreams up wild concoctions, but outsources the actual brewing. His beers are served at world…
Dzongyab Lukhang Park Teahouse East
Lhasa
One of two good Tibetan-style teahouse restaurants in pleasant Dzongyab Lukhang Park, perfect for a break after a visit to the Potala or for snapping…
Chinatown & the CBD
Known as one of Singapore's best clubs, Kilo Lounge is not to be missed by those who love letting loose. You'll have to search around to find the door …
Sentosa Island
A tiny slice of Barcelona on Palawan Beach, this vibrantly striped hang-out is perfect for lazing the afternoon away either by the compact infinity pool…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
This wine bar takes its vino seriously – there's a sign at the entrance that says 'No soju served here'. The cosy chic interior makes an unexpected…
Ho Chi Minh City
With almost 40 taps, BiaCraft is an essential destination for thirsty souls. Complementing its own creations are ales and ciders from craft breweries in…
Jakarta
Set in a stylish space within an attractive heritage house, this contemporary cafe is named in tribute to the ideal coffee-to-water ratio. It was one of…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Bangalore's iconic craft brewers opened their first Mumbai space for beer lovers in 2017, taking over the spacious former real estate of Bombay's long…
Kenting National Park
Though it's run by the mega-sized Caesar Park Resort across the road, you wouldn't know it. This outdoor bar-cafe on Little Bay Beach (小灣海灘) is everything…
Yangon
Myanmar's first craft-beer brewery and tasting room has a great location beside the Pazundaung Creek. Most ales are European-inspired but some, such as…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Coffee's Third Wave has finally arrived in India. This speciality coffeehouse, one of four Mumbai locations, roasts its 100% Indian, traceable single…
Beijing
Drop anchor at Slow Boat, one of Beijing's original American-run craft brewers, for three floors of busy, beery fun. At least a dozen beers are on tap at…
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai's first wine bar is up a hidden stairway with just a tiny sign pointing the way, but those who uncover it are in for a treat.
Yogyakarta
This Berlin-inspired bar has relocated from its former hip hotel rooftop location to this equally cool industrial space with atrium roof and concrete wall…
Sumatra
One for coffee aficionados, Edu Coffee is a microroastery that sources arabica beans locally as well as from across the archipelago. It has all the tools…
Seminyak
An alluring, mysterious entry seduces you into full bohemian flair at South Bali's most popular nightspot. Themed rooms lead you on a confounding tour…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Perched on Marina Bay Sands' cantilevered SkyPark, this bar offers a jaw-dropping panorama of the Singapore skyline and beyond. A dress code kicks in from…
Maison Ikkoku The Art of Mixology
Little India & Kampong Glam
Pimped with modern, industrial finishes and flushes of greenery, Maison Ikkoku The Art of Mixology is where real magic happens. There's no menu, so let…
Kathmandu
The epicenter of Kathmandu’s nascent craft-beer scene, this beer garden at the Thamel Eco Resort offers dozens of brews by the can alongside five taps…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Get that in-the-know glow at this sneaky cocktail den, perched above the tacky Boat Quay pubs. Adorned with vintage Hong Kong posters and feeling more…
Bangkok
This classy bar is located in one of Bangkok's most charming heritage buildings – a registered historical landmark that in previous lives was a mansion, a…
Labuan Bajo
'Come to Paradise' is a common phrase in Bajo, referring to the bar-slash-nightclub famed for sea and sunset views. It's a preposterously lovely place for…
Kathmandu
The various branches of this modern and buzzing coffeehouse are the place to lose yourself in a sofa, a laptop and a pulse-reviving Caffè Americano. There…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Part of a hip Mumbai chain, this part restaurant/bar, part collaborative work space, oozes second-hand coolness, with a warehouse-like feel and recycled…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Ronin hides its talents behind a dark, tinted-glass door. Walk through and the Brutalist combo of grey concrete, exposed plumbing and low-slung lamps…
Kerobokan
Bali's highest-profile beach club is one of the best. Wander up off the sand or follow a long drive off Jl Petitenget and you’ll find much to amuse, from…
Shanghai
Hidden away on a residential side street, Mokkos is a long-running local fave that specialises in nothing but shōchū (a Japanese spirit). Intimate and…
Manila
There's no doubt where the top backpacker party spot is in Manila. The roof deck at Z Hostel draws hot local and foreign DJ talent and is popular with…
Mumbai (Bombay)
At one of four Mumbai locations of the Blue Tokai franchise, the espresso (from ₹100) goes down sweetly with almond croissants, bagels, custard cruffins,…
Labuan Bajo
Owned and operated by enthusiastic university graduates from Jakarta, this tranquil coffee shop a level down from Tree Top is the best place in Bajo for a…
Pune
This institution for faloodas (rose-flavoured drinks), sharbats (a chilled drink) and fresh juices may have been born in Bombay, but it's been at it in…
Jeollabuk-do
Take off your shoes, walk inside, sit on the floor and enjoy soothing green tea. There's no need to order because this teahouse only serves one thing and…
Arugam Bay
This ungainly-looking, rickety roadside party HQ creaks with action almost around the clock. It hosts a slew of party nights, with everything from tech…
Banda Aceh
Banda Aceh’s most famous coffee house has been doing business since 1974. It’s an excellent place to try kopi sanger (coffee with condensed milk) –…
Jakarta
Occupying a fine old colonial building dating to 1878, this elegant art-deco-style cafe has twirling ceiling fans, marble-top round tables and vintage…
Jiangxi
Helen's large tables and booths fill with groups of young and well-heeled Chinese playing drinking games, smoking hookah pipes, dancing to hip-hop and…
Beijing
Day of the Dead meets Chairman Mao at this carnivalesque hotspot where revellers dance to Latin beats. Cocktails (from ¥60) are heavy-handed with the…
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