West Sumatra
This hip little cafe is an unexpected find along this dusty road, and makes a good place to sample local Kerinci beans. It does pour-over filter coffee as…
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Kolkata (Calcutta)
Pumping music energises this highly rated lounge-bar which serves a colour-changing mojito and an elderflower margarita among its long list of cool…
Yangon
About halfway down this street look for the profusion of greenery and you'll have located the Plant House Cafe. Living up to its name, the leafy theme is…
Phnom Penh
This upstart craft brewery from a pair of Aussie and American expats makes nine of the tastiest beers in town. The tiny taproom is only open twice a week,…
Malaysia
A pleasingly accurate rendition of a British country pub stands on the corner of Bukit Fraser's main roundabout, complete with fireplace, wood beams,…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
Lively, loud and filled with bohemian characters, Never Never Land is a long-running fixture on Shimokita's bar circuit. It's a good place to wind up when…
Jaipur
The India-wide franchise that successfully delivers espresso, plus the occasional creamy concoction and muffin, has several branches in Jaipur. In…
Seoul
This two-storey bar and cafe is all about its dozen vintage video games on the basement level. Drinks include decent coffee and a few craft beers on tap;…
Bishkek
More Barcelona than Bishkek, this self-consciously cool cocktail and shisha bar seems out of place in Central Asia, and only time will tell if it catches…
Labuan Bajo
Unwind over a couple of hours at this rustic, double-storey coffee house in Bajo's backstreets. Try Indonesian spiced coffee while challenging staff to a…
Downtown Kyoto
This intimate whiskey bar is a good place to go for a quiet drink when downtown. It can only seat a handful of guests around the small wooden counter. The…
Phuket
This long-running open-air hang-out gazes over the sea just west of Rawai's pier and offers reasonably priced beers and cocktails, as well as coffee,…
Phnom Penh
This is one of the capital's more stylish brewpubs, offering a selection of local and regional craft brews and some high-octane cocktails, with two-for…
Lijiang
Worth checking out is this foreign-owned, endearingly ramshackle bar with a good range of foreign beers and a mixed crowd of locals (many musicians who…
Osaka
This cafe in a restored wooden building was the first of its kind in Nakazaki-chō – and it set off a wave of followers. Run by local performing artist…
Seoul
An icon of Hongdae and known simply as 'Playground', small Hongik Munhwa park turns into an impromptu outdoor party most nights. Weekends are especially…
Ko Pha-Ngan
There are few better ways to unwind at the end of a Ko Pha-Ngan day than watching the sun slide into an azure sea from this bar on the northwest sands of…
Vang Vieng
If you want to recapture the spirit of Va Va Vang Vieng before the clampdown on the town's formerly raucous party scene, the Jungle Project parties are…
Jaipur
This popular spot is spread over three levels, including the rooftop, which boasts great views of the city. There's ample seating, good food, a DJ and a…
Manila
Manila's most famous dive bar has been around since 1999. All sorts of characters show up to sit on second-hand furniture, swap yarns and listen to…
Jakarta
Behind the bland wall facing a side street, this bar is a fine place to retreat for an evening. You can chill in the woodsy air-con lounge or take in the…
Banglamphu
Located an ambivalent arm’s length from the hype of Th Khao San, Phra Nakorn Bar and Gallery is a home away from hovel for Thai students and arty types,…
Bangkok
If ‘Chinese pawn shop’ can be considered a legitimate design theme, then Post Bar has nailed it. The dark wood walls of this narrow, shophouse-bound bar…
Jeju-si
Dark and relaxed bar run by a well-travelled, English-speaking Jeju native. Craft beer, soju and wine match nicely with the mismatched antique furniture,…
Gangtok
Moodily lit with pacey music, and walls chock-a-block with black-and-white portrait photos, The Square pulls off a clever balance between family-friendly…
Mumbai (Bombay)
The Indian owners have done a bang-up job recreating an authentic Irish pub atmosphere. This cosy place has a considerable domestic and international beer…
Iloilo
This local classic, a small well-kept spot with plastic chairs and tables, has been serving roasted Iloilo coffee since the 1940s. It's a refreshing…
Hanoi
Owner Pham Xuan Ly has lived on this block since 1950, and now runs one of Hanoi’s most traditional ruou (Vietnamese wine) bars. Kick off with the ginseng…
Downtown Kyoto
This chain is a Kyoto institution and has branches across the city. Though slightly expensive, the old-Japan atmosphere makes it worth a try, especially…
El Nido
This should be your first stop on Lio Beach, not just for sunset drinks but also for the original bar food, all locally sourced (including from their…
Bangkok
This classy wine bar and restaurant sits on the 37th floor of the luxury Hotel Pullman and pairs lovely vistas of the city's skyline with your wine of…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
Pretty much everything here is chipped, frayed or torn – and none of it is artifice. This well-worn and well-loved bar, open for some 40-odd years, is…
Central Java
This eye-catching cafe, decorated with giant cartoons, is a popular place for a juice or coffee in the evening. For those wanting to try durian without…
Lhasa
For an unfiltered Tibetan experience head to this rough and ready (but friendly) Tibetan teahouse in the centre of town. Grab a glass, find a seat and…
Hyderabad
With its classic decor of wood panelling and leather sofas, this place is just the ticket for a relaxed drinking session (check out the terrific daytime…
Puerto Princesa
This is where a good chunk of Puerto goes at night. It’s a large open-air restobar with a billiard table, a giant outdoor TV showing sports, and cheap…
Seoul
The owners of this coffee 'showroom' studied the art of the bean for years in Melbourne to fine-tune their barista skills before opening up this venue in…
Melaka City
This cosy pub is staunchly unhip and all the more enjoyable for it, especially for older visitors. At weekends there's live blues and rock, often with…
Southern Higashiyama
This branch of % Arabica sits in the shadow of nearby Yasaka Pagoda on an atmospheric stone paved street. Grab a takeaway single-origin brew and continue…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This stylish yet unthreateningly casual bar is most appealing on Thursday evenings when young local musicians perform jazz, blues and progressive sets …
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