Asakusa & Sumida River
Hailing originally from Oakland, California, this third-wave coffee outfit has set up its main Tokyo roastery in the Kiyosumi area. Fuel up on an…
Must-see nightlife in Asia
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
For a vibe somewhere between a club and a bar, duck in to Living Room, a cosy basement lounge attracting a friendly Haebangchon crowd for well-priced…
Pokhara
This cosy cafe, up a side street, is run by a Nepali who trained as a barista in London and boasts organic Himalayan coffee from Palpa (Tansen) plus tasty…
Ko Chang
White Sand's favourite sports bar among the expat crowd features live music on Fridays, a fortnightly quiz and all the international football you can…
Downtown Kyoto
This izakaya-cum-bar on Kiyamachi-dōri is a great choice for a drink in Kyoto and attracts a mix of locals and foreigners. It offers cheap bar snacks (…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
In business for decades, Kerun is run by an octogenarian Japanese man who whisks up frothy whisky sours from a well-stocked bar that's surrounded by…
Kampot
A place for serious cocktail aficionados, the cocktails at KCB pack a punch and are two-for-one until 8pm. If that sounds dangerous, it is (trust us). The…
North Sumatra
Pull up a rugged bar stool and enjoy a strong coffee (12,000Rp to 25,000Rp) and the hum of locals in conversation. There's plenty of choice, from filter…
Yokohama
There's a literal elephant in the room at this bright bayside cafe space (elephant is zō in Japanese), a welcome promenade pitstop for bottled beer,…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Multilevel complex divided into several bars and restaurants, though the highlight is the rooftop with big screen, where you can sample its six microbrews…
Manali
Off the main Manu Temple Rd, climb the stairway marked Rock Top Guesthouse to discover this oasis. It's a cafe amid apple trees, featuring a range of…
George Town
Mixology magic takes place between the whisky- and wine-bottle-lined walls of Mish Mash, a grown-up bar whose moody interior offers a welcome retreat from…
Bishkek
Bishkek Beer Company? Bishkek Brewing Cooperative? Brews Behind Counters? Mull it over while you work your way through their selection of 25 drafts beers,…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
For sampling authentic Darjeeling teas as well as refreshing mocktails featuring the brew, visit this popular teahouse run by a veteran tea taster. Try…
Mysuru (Mysore)
The nearest thing to a lounge in Mysuru, this rooftop bar has a classy ambience, a comprehensive drinks selection, smoking and nonsmoking zones and fine…
Vigan
The ground-level of this beautifully restored heritage house sees coffee slung in various ways for a customer base that knows the difference between…
Puerto Galera
Atop a ridge on the winding road between PG town and Sabang, View Point overlooks jaw-droppingly beautiful Dalaruan Cove, about 2km west of Sabang. Come…
Ko Samui
It's not a traditional bar, but a fun, open-air cocktail stall on the road run by some friendly women (Bear and Lek); buy a strawberry daiquiri, grab a…
Udaipur
This bright-red spot is tiny but very welcoming, and a great place to refuel during the day with a shot of Vitamin C from a wide range of delicious juice…
Phu Quoc Island
One of the funkiest bars around Long Beach, this place has live music most nights and stays open later than most bars. Homemade coconut vodka, craft beer…
Gili Trawangan
This locally owned beach bar has a party vibe at all hours. It's 20 minutes from the main strip on foot, or an easy bike ride. There is also a compound of…
Senggigi
The decor here is slick, with exposed stone walls, sturdy wooden furniture and evocative tribal art. There’s a wide selection of imported liquor. By day…
Melaka City
The views of Melaka from the air-conditioned dining space and leafy outdoor area of this bar and steakhouse (mains RM28–148) are impressive, making it a…
Ubud
The highly caffeinated masterminds behind the Seniman coffee brand recently opened this bar next to their coffee studio, and it has become one of Ubud's…
Chiang Mai
A tiny, eclectic bar with a huge selection of microbrews, a thick menu of fruity house drinks, burgers and northern Thai eats, and a lounging dog. Even if…
Nikkō
Stop by this cafe before or after visiting the shrines and temples for brewed-to-order coffee and matcha lattes. It's just inside the national park, in a…
Johor Bahru
For delectable views over the harbour and across the waters to Singapore, stop by the ambient restaurant/bar SkyBar. As the sun sets, sip a cocktail or a…
Flores
A solid spot for a Manggarai coffee to power your day. Buy a bag of ground and roasted beans to take home or order cheap-eat Indonesian fare from a…
Asakusa & Sumida River
Set in a 19th-century wooden warehouse that beat the 1923 earthquake and WWII, this wonderfully cosy space serves coffee, tea and, after 6pm, cocktails…
Busan
This bar is a regular date spot for the university crowd because of the cheap draught, free curry-flavoured popcorn and pounding K-Pop. There are two…
Phnom Penh
Check the pulse of the local craft-beer scene at this intimate beer bar, where the friendly bartenders pour from eight taps of Cambodia's best. There are…
George Town
This cavernous cafe carved out of an old shophouse has exposed brick and Kinfolk-inspired minimalism that complement its sophisticated coffee drinks,…
Amritsar
An air-conditioned oasis with fresh coffee and free wi-fi, this chain cafe is conveniently located within shouting distance of the Golden Temple area…
Hua Hin
Up atop the Hilton Hotel, on the 17th floor, this classy lounge has inspiring views and refreshing breezes. And though it faces east, come early and you…
Osaka
If heights aren't your thing, you'll need a stiff drink once you've peered down over the city from the 40th floor at this ultrasuave hotel bar. Service is…
Danau Toba
One of a handful of genuine bars in Tuk Tuk, with pool tables and occasional live bands, that gets particularly lively on weekends. Happy hour is a…
Manila
With a gorgeous art-deco interior and cosy love seats, Bar Mathilde feels like hanging out in your designer friend's house. An intimate spot on weekdays,…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
Mother is a classic Shimo-Kitazawa bar with a soundtrack from the ’60s and ’70s and an undulating, womb-like interior covered in mosaic tile. It does…
Niseko
This popular hang-out run by a former outdoor guide serves Niseko's best coffee. It's 100m up the road from JR Kutchan Station, decked out like a very…
Chinatown & the CBD
Unassuming Fry Rooftop flies under the radar with the Club St hordes and it's this very fact that makes it so appealing for long, lazy drinking sessions…
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