Gyeongsangbuk-do
This fabulous cafe in a temple hall at the heart of Haein-sa is arrayed with Buddhist books on shelves. A state of zen calm presides over the neat,…
Must-see nightlife in Asia
Nong Khiaw
Chilled Q sits on the main road with an ox-blood, rattan interior, a little roof terrace, good tunes and a friendly owner. Cocktails are 35,000K to 40…
Brunei Darussalam
Ignore the gimmicky toffee nut latte and various flavoured syrups and go for an affogato, espresso or flat white in surroundings of British culinary…
Ko Samet
Cheerily fronted by burning torches and Thai flags, this bar sits at the eastern end of the island's busiest beach, away from the most crowded parts. It's…
Bukit Peninsula
A relaxed cafe-bar sitting on a cliff away from other cafe spots, with stunning views. One area is perched on a gigantic mushroom of concrete atop a rock…
Bangkok
Up on the 39th floor of a business district high-rise, this hip nightclub spans a lounge, bar and restaurant, and has a dance floor that could potentially…
Sumatra
In a town where a beer isn’t always easy to find, this spot is a bit of an oasis, opening up to a smart, leafy decor where you can prop up a stool at the…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
For an intimate alternative to the city's megasize brew-temples, try this small neighbourhood pub a 10-minute walk from Mahatma Gandhi Rd. You'll find a…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Located above 1st Cross Rd, and adding to the clutch of bars that are tilting the balance of nightlife towards Koramangala, this is a great place to relax…
Battambang
A sophisticated Battambang outpost of one of Siem Reap's most popular cocktail bars, Miss Wong is situated in a characterful old shophouse on St 2 and…
Around Tokyo
Run by a former flight attendant and usually packed with a mix of flight crew and locals, this bar is a lively spot to get your bearings – or lose them…
Fukuoka
This Morris bar is just down the street from its Red Fox cousin. It's often packed, loud and fun, and may open even later on Friday and Saturday nights,…
Mussoorie
A good spot for a cold beer is this upstairs bistro in business since 1972. Prices are probably closer to what you're used to paying back home (large beer…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Sometimes value for money trumps swanky ambience. Barebones lies in the belly of the nightlife area of Bengaluru and the cafe-like interior is a great…
Dumaguete
This hopping late-night beach bar offers riotous DJs and live party music, mostly electronic dance music, from its concert stage. Expect a young crowd and…
Chau Doc
Cafe by day, serving original Vietnamese coffees brewed by experienced baristas, it turns bar by night and offers a great range of craft beers from…
Yokohama
Sup imported cans of American craft beer for just ¥500 at this showroom-turned-bar attached to a beer distribution company. Nerdy staff know their hops…
Western Visayas
This bar offers beautiful sunset views and sports on a large flat-screen TV. It's part of the highly recommended Anchor Bay Watersports, and will satisfy…
Shanghai
My Place was established by two regulars who wanted to keep a dive bar running for locals. There's pool, darts and cheap drinks – including the house…
South Goa
Part sports bar, part music venue, part cocktail bar, Leda is Colva’s best nightspot, though it operates as much as a restaurant, and even the bar closes…
Hue
One part beer bar and one part cafe, this spacious spot with rustic wooden furniture, a short walk from Hue's backpacker strip, is a good location to meet…
Uttarakhand
A surprisingly good find in the centre of town is this dark, but contemporary bar with blonde-wood furniture, cold beers and cocktails. Food is also good…
Panay
An upscale and stylish spot for a sundowner (P150 for a rum and coke) with tables on a lawn just off the beach. The open-sided pavilion has a pool table …
Hoi An
An amiable half sports bar (where you can watch everything from Aussie Rules to Indian cricket) and half restaurant (serving burgers, steaks and local…
Seoul
Myoung Wol Gwan (MWG) translates as 'bright moon house' but lunar sightings are not on the agenda from this dark, basement venue, one of Hongdae's longest…
Battambang
Long-running Madison Pub may no longer occupy the strategic corner it once did, but it remains one of the best late-night bars in Battambang thanks to the…
Ko Samui
We love this coffee shop in the heart of Mae Nam. Little vintage items create a chic and quirky interior that is small and perfectly formed and looks out…
Osaka
Serving the music-loving community since 1995, Rock Rock has a history of hosting after-parties for international acts and attracting celeb visitors…
Nagoya
Through the passageway to the left of the main Ōsu Kannon temple building you'll find this teeny motorcycle- and Vespa-repair shop-pub (that's right)…
Macau
Owned by a member of post-rock band Why Oceans, Che Che is reassuringly dimly lit and laid-back. A faux-antique world map and a neon sign lamenting 'Love…
Ko Pha-Ngan
One of Hat Rin’s largest venues, Tommy lures the masses with loungers, low tables, black lights, a swimming pool and blaring Full Moon music. Drinks are…
Northern Laos
It's a fair trek up the hill beyond the gaggle of guesthouses, but it's worth it to find this buzzing little bar. Bring the flyer you receive when jumping…
Taichung
Zhang Men is a Taipei brewery with nine branches in Taiwan and a couple in Hong Kong. This lively and relaxing branch on Taiwan Boulevard offers 32 taps …
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
Beat is a dive in the best sense of the word, comfortably shabby with cheap drinks (from ¥600), no cover, late hours, lipstick (blood?) red walls, random…
Guangzhou
A welcoming spot for a beer and a bite on Shamian Island, Lucy's rocks some retro neon signage out the front and a big patio from which to sup beers, wine…
Mysuru (Mysore)
A venerable, still-popular watering hole located at the fringes of upmarket Gokulam. Serves draught beer (pitchers are ₹450) and food (try the chilli pork…
Pulau Langkawi
Perched on a wave-lashed rocky outcrop between Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah, this is an exhilarating spot for a sundowner, with cocktails (from RM18) a…
Tokyo
Sub Store is many things: used-vinyl store, sometime art gallery, Indonesian restaurant (the original Sub Store is in Jakarta) and always a great place to…
Ulaanbaatar
This popular city microbrewery produces four beers on-site, with the standout being its amber ale; it also does a lager, weiser and dark ale. It gets…
Ko Chang
When you hear the thumping music coming from the back lanes of Lonely Beach, it's usually coming from here. Ting Tong is legendary on the Ko Chang club…
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