Kolkata (Calcutta)
Back-street Paris? Chicago in the 1930s? Prague circa 1980s? This cavernous, unpretentious old-men’s pub defies easy parallels, but has a compulsive left…
Must-see nightlife in Asia
Leh
Hidden in the shadows of Leh Palace, the historic Lonpo House has a 17th-century kitchen that makes a quiet getaway to read and unwind. Currently only…
Chiang Mai
This chic rooftop bar is great for cocktails and chillin' by the infinity pool, which is encased in translucent glass and glows brightly after dark thanks…
Tokyo
Cocktail Shobō is part used-book store, part cocktail bar, and 100% a labour of love, in a vintage wooden house where the bar counter doubles as a…
Seoul
Hip hop club owned by YG Entertainment (Big Bang, One, previously Psy), with '90s classics and modern EDM hits. Sociable, high-energy and open late. Cover…
Downtown Kyoto
World is Kyoto’s largest club and it naturally hosts some of the biggest events. It has two floors, a dance floor and lockers where you can leave your…
Hong Kong
The open frontage makes this LGBT bar one of Hong Kong's most welcoming. Inside, it's glitter-ball heaven with a mostly local crowd propping up the bar…
Fujian
Curious travellers will find many answers in the alley behind Guandì Temple, often provided by smiling old men reading poems and playing games in this…
Chinatown & the CBD
Chinatown's veteran gay bar has found new life in a converted Neil Rd shophouse, complete with snug alfresco courtyard and a splash of Broadway posters…
Osaka
This tiny takeaway stand – the vintage Probat roaster takes up half of it – raised the bar for coffee in Osaka when it opened in 2016. The owner speaks…
Balikpapan
Take the elevator to the 8th floor of the Hotel Gran Senyiur for awesome rooftop views from the Sky Bar. Drink prices aren't completely stratospheric …
Dong Hoi
Make your way to the top floor of this new riverside hotel for the best views in Dong Hoi. Funky colourful stools provide a front row seat of all the…
Iloilo
Nearly 100 imported beers, plus several craft brews on tap, are available at this contemporary spot close to SM Mall and Smallville. It has an interesting…
Luang Prabang
One of the late-night haunts for locals and foreigners alike thanks to one of the very few pool tables in town. Get here early if you are hoping for a…
Sentosa Island
More family friendly than many of the other beach venues, Coastes has picnic tables on the palm-studded sand and sun loungers (S$22) by the water. Feeling…
Sanur
This veteran boozer has an old South Pacific thatched charm and is one of several casual bars on this street. Enjoy cheap drinks under the palms in the…
Mongolia
This cute cafe, located on the southwestern side of the town square, is popular with the young, hip Mongolian kids of Sükhbaatar; it feels like a 1950s…
Chinatown & the CBD
Get your daily caffeine injection at this monochromatic hole-in-the-wall coffee dispensary. The La Marzocco espresso machine gleams on the bench, and the…
Malapascua Island
Named in honour of Oscar Wilde, this stylish bar has fine views over the ocean, smart rattan seating and a devilish drinks menu that includes great…
Vung Tau
With a busy pool table, a great sea-facing terrace and a sociable vibe, Lucy's is great for a drink if you've just hopped off the ferry. Head here for…
Kanchanaburi
This little spot with great people-watching seats eschews the cheap-drinks, loud-music standard for this area and instead provides dozens of craft beers,…
Shanghai
Order an espresso martini or two and watch day fade to night as the neon slowly flickers on from the 87th floor of the Jinmao Tower. Access to Cloud 9 is…
Tashkent
There’s good homebrew here, along with such dubious Irish culinary delights as sausages with cabbage and baked beans (mains 20,000–40,000S). There's…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
India’s first producer of single-malt whisky offers free distillery tours run by knowledgeable guides. You'll be taken through the entire process before…
Colombo
Once a colonial bar dating back to 1924, the facade may be the same, but the inside has been completely reborn as a stylish, modern lounge. The cocktail…
Surabaya
On the top floor of the designer MaxOne hotel is this cool rooftop bar that's the perfect spot to enjoy a balmy evening with a cold drink in hand. There's…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
This classic brewpub was one of the first microbreweries to get the craft-beer barrel rolling in Bengaluru. Choose from stout, porter, IPA, Belgian beers,…
Quy Nhon
Aussie-owned sports bar in the south of town offering Rooster and East West craft beers, with a lively street terrace and roof bar with sea views. The…
Cebu City
Mango Sq is a somewhat notorious collection of bars and nightclubs conveniently located just off Fuente Osmeña. The names change but you can reliably find…
Fukuoka
This beer bar, opened in 2017, brews its own creations and offers dozens of other beers from around the world, along with eats like mixed grill and…
Gansu
Traveller-friendly cafe with warm pine-wood interior serving homemade cakes, soups and burgers, plus excellent tea and coffee. Lovely big window seats…
Banglamphu
The knot of vintage motorcycles is your visual cue, but most likely you'll hear Commé before you see it. A staple nightlife option for local hipsters,…
Shillong
Hotel Centre Point's panoramic top-floor lounge has a good party scene going on Fridays and Saturdays when there are often DJ sessions from around 8.30pm …
Chongqing City
Part of the Eling Park scene, American-run Ben's is a low-key place to get your craft-beer fix – of the 15 brews on tap, our favourite was the house…
Kaohsiung
This classy European-style restaurant is one of the few places in southern Taiwan that sells fine European wine by the glass, with a decent Belgian beer…
Almaty
Thimble-sized coffee shop with three tiny tables, an extensive collection of teas and coffees kept in smart wooden drawers and a barista who really knows…
Tam Coc
The comfy deckchairs and rustic shared tables at Chookies Beer Garden are the place to be after a day boating or mountain biking around the Tam Coc and…
Jaipur
With coloured glass, dark wood and studded leather, this English pub wannabe has a small selection of international and local beer. You'll also find…
Luang Prabang
A popular spot in the heart of the old town, this bar draws a local crowd thanks to a diverse selection of international beers, including some potent…
Bishkek
This small unsigned bar attracts a hip local crowd, and obliging bartenders are happy to try their hand at off-menu cocktails with guidance. The Tex-Mex…
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