Kathmandu
A long-running favourite; the two-for-one cocktails between 4pm and 10pm (some only until 7pm) and salsa music on the stereo are a guaranteed jump-start…
Must-see nightlife in Asia
Ho Chi Minh City
Coffee-geek culture comes to HCMC at this spacious upstairs warehouse space. Single-origin, fair-trade roasts from Dalat feature, and there's a great…
Taipei
Descending the steps to this lounge bar in the basement of the Amba hotel, the first word that comes to mind is 'smoochy'. The statue of a boar with a hat…
Palolem
South Goa’s biggest outdoor dance club is a sight (and sound) to behold, with 3D laser light shows, pyrotechnics and state-of-the-art sound systems…
Ko Samui
With delightful views over the sea and across to the pier, this perfectly positioned cafe is an ideal final filling station before boarding a ferry. The…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
For top-quality third-wave coffee at a great price, Standing Coffee Roasters can't be beat. This is its roastery, with a tiny shop and cafe attached. Buy…
Sukhothai
Travellers and locals congregate at this 2nd-floor bar with a vague cowboy theme for drinks, food (the menu is thoughtfully divided into spicy and…
Harajuku & Aoyama
Following a long-standing Tokyo summer tradition, this corner of Meiji-jingū Gaien becomes a loud and lively beer garden with seating for 1000 around a…
Kōrakuen & Akihabara
Sake brewery Kiuchi has been brewing its excellent range of Hitachino Nest craft beers since 1996. At this dedicated outlet you can have a very merry time…
Kaohsiung
Young beer connoisseurs from Kaohsiung like to hang out at this spacious taproom and discuss local politics over a strong ale or a light Belgian brew…
Phuket
A sister venture to Patong's popular 9th Floor restaurant, this smart, intimate bar offers Surin's widest choice of wine, with 160 labels spanning Europe,…
Singapore
Wedged in a nondescript concrete structure, Cider Pit is easy to miss. Don't. This watering hole offers an extensive range of ciders on tap, and…
Eastern Rajasthan
Breezy Gigil Cafe has introduced espresso coffee to Alwar. There's also bakery items and a multicuisine veg restaurant kicks of at 10am. The baristas are…
Shimla
Upstairs in a building facing the old Town Hall, ever-obliging Mohan runs this outwardly unremarkable Western coffeeshop with a delightful low-key passion.
Kansai
Small-batch-chocolate speciality shop Dandelion serves decadent hot chocolates (¥580 to ¥630), along with cookies and brownies (¥330 to ¥450); the stylish…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
Rhythm Cafe is a fun little DJ bar secreted among the windy streets of Shibuya sub-district Udagawa-chō (known for its record shops). It's run by a record…
Downtown Kyoto
Named for Yoramu, the Israeli sake expert who runs Sake Bar Yoramu, this bar is highly recommended for anyone after an education in sake. It’s very small…
Qingdao
The first stop for any committed tipplers should probably be the many drinking holes and street-side restaurants along Beer Street, where you can sample…
Chiang Mai
Part of a complex of open-air bars at the corner of Th Ratchaphakhinai and Th Ratwithi, Zoe is where backpackers come to sink pitchers of cold Chang, sip…
Bangkok
This cramped, dusty (and a tad smelly) den is a time warp into the backpacker world of the early 1980s. It's known to be a last resort on Bangkok's bar…
Yangon
Named in honour of the four Armenian brothers who originally founded the Strand Hotel, this classic bar offers an impressive range of liquors, including…
Ko Samet
This busy beachfront bar covered in Day-Glo art is run by a friendly bunch of locals offering good music, lots of whisky and vodka/Red Bull buckets. The…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Helping to keep the hip in Haji Lane, this tiny bar (only 25 seats but plenty of standing room on the street) serves up just a few craft brews. There are…
Yangon
Regularly tipped as Yangon's best rooftop bar, Atlas occupies a lofty perch in laid-back Sanchaung. It's certainly very slickly designed with plenty of…
Hat Yai
Decked out in all the bells and whistles expected of an expatriate Irish pub, this is a warm and friendly watering hole. There's live music every evening,…
Kumamoto
An only-in-Japan experience, Bar Rose (not to be confused with Rose Bar, nearby!) is a quiet, polished place. Stools are plush and comfy, and it's where…
Kupang
In the shadow of an old fort, this tropical outdoor bar has an expansive thatched roof, views of the shabby beach and the ever-present sound of rolling…
Sichuan
This teahouse (tea ¥5 to ¥8) is located inside an 1868 butchers guild hall. Its dramatic stone facade opens up onto a tree-shaded courtyard with an old…
Kampot
Occupying a street corner under a bougainvillea tree outside a beautiful colonial building, Nelly's is a fine place to throw back a few drinks, with…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
A kind of non-corporate, locally owned Hard Rock Cafe that's all about classic rock – Hendrix, Grateful Dead and Frank Zappa posters adorn the walls –…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Named after Korean owner Jay's love affair with the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds album, this friendly upstairs rock bar provides a paper and pen to put in your…
Ginza & Tsukiji
Cafe Paulista is Tokyo's longest running cafe, in business since 1911 (though the building has been redone), and has seen decades' worth of celebrity…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
High on a grassy hillock, the open-sided East Hill is a laid-back spot for a sunset beer and Vietnamese snacks, and equally popular with travellers, and…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
Your Shibuya pit stop for green-tea lattes, fresh-brewed ice teas, earthy hōjicha (roasted green tea) and more, all made from organic leaves harvested in…
Ueno & Yanesen
Exploring Yanesen can be thirsty work so thank heavens for this craft-beer bar, a cosy place with some outdoor seating. It's part of a charming complex of…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Order your makgeolli (milky rice wine) by the half-litre or litre at this homey bar and restaurant up the hill from the main Itaewon dining alley. Or pair…
Chengdu
Craft beer, a convivial atmosphere and an eye-catching bar built around the brewing vats and equipment combine for a great thirst-quenching stop in…
Ko Samui
There's live music every night from 9.30pm and a decent Western and Thai food menu (including breakfasts) at the Shamrock, which also serves a decent…
Can Tho
Set slap bang in the middle of Can Tho's naughty nightlife strip, this place is more refined that its surroundings. Draught craft beer (49,000d) includes…
Yokohama
Gigs, live art shows, DJ events and pop-up vintage shops are held in this psychedelically decorated basement space a short walk north of Yokohama Station…
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