Pulau Tioman
On the far side of the path from Nazri's II and towards the northern end of the beach at ABC, this tiny but popular open beach bar offers a three-beers…
Pulau Tioman
On the far side of the path from Nazri's II and towards the northern end of the beach at ABC, this tiny but popular open beach bar offers a three-beers…
Singapore
Peddling both local and Western dishes, this public bar and restaurant at the Changi Sailing Club offers a beautiful view of the Strait of Johor and Pulau…
Hat Patong
Still the most popular of Patong's megaclubs, Illuzion is a multilevel mishmash of dance and gymnastics shows, international DJs, reggaeton nights, all…
West Sumatra
A great spot to grab a quick coffee for the road is this 24-hour cafe that does V60 pour-overs and espresso using local beans. It shares space with Hotel…
New Delhi
This long-time favourite Connaught Place lounge bar has DJ-mixed tunes (and occasional live bands), reasonably priced drinks (Kingfisher ₹180, cocktails…
Hakone
Beside the station, this woodsy cafe and craft shop is a pleasant pit stop for drinks and light meals. You can also soak your toes in the footbath on the…
Ho Chi Minh City
A hoppy cut above the backpacker bars lining Ð Bui Vien, Ong Cao is your best bet for craft brews in Pham Ngu Lao. Bar snacks, including cheese and…
Hikkaduwa & Around
A laid-back and spacious bar with pool tables (Rs 250 for 30 minutes) that broadcasts major sports events and serves good value food (mains Rs 400 to 700)…
Ubud
Local hipsters get their java from this place which is, well, from Java. Indonesia's answer to Starbucks takes its (excellent) coffee seriously and so…
The Southern Islands
Travellers regularly perch at this locally owned tiki bar until late into the night, playing drinking games and sizing up who might be interested in a…
Phuket Town
Locals, expats and visitors have been packing out this two-floor pub-club nightly since 1989, downing beers and whisky while swaying to live-music acts…
Gansu
This 2nd-floor cafe up a spiral staircase overlooking the main street of Langmusi sells coffee (¥20), tea (¥15), and breakfast/snacks (¥15) in a cosy cafe…
Bishkek
The ambience is nothing special, but the view from the top floor of the Damas Hotel certainly is. Victory Square just below and the Ala-Too range in the…
Bishkek
On the top floor of the Ak-Keme Hotel, 'On the Rooftop' is equally popular for panoramic mountain views and unusually late hours that make it one of the…
Chinatown & the CBD
Was that Rita Hayworth? This art deco marvel is set inside a 1930s bank building. Hit the bustling ground-floor bar for happy-hour oysters (S$2) served…
Dhaka
Part of a Dhaka chain, this small coffee shop is bright, comfortable, does OK coffee (from Tk 100), reasonable slices of cakes, and opens earlier than…
Johor Bahru
A trendy and comfortable back-alley cafe/bar with retro furniture and laid-back staff, Roost is a cool spot in the colonial district. Beer is half the…
Prachuap Khiri Khan
The self-professed espresso studio, Cro-magnon does much more than just coffee: there's also ice-cream sundaes and kakigōri, the Japanese shaved-ice…
Kuala Lumpur
No need for you to strip off – that's taken care of by some hunky topless male bar tenders on Friday and Saturday nights, when this cosy cocktail bar…
Balikpapan
Our favourite Ruko Bandar music bar, intimate RPM (Retro People of Music) has live music most nights on the ground-floor stage and DJs on the 3rd floor…
Almaty
No ‘pub’ decor, no expat prices, no loud music – this beer bar is a place where you can just sit and chat over a variety of local and foreign brews, and…
Kuala Lumpur
On the Feast Floor of Starhill Gallery but away from the heady Feast Village area, the secluded Luk Yu offers fine Chinese and Taiwanese teas along with…
Shikoku
When you're izakaya'd out and crave fish and chips with a pint of Guinness (¥880), pop into this Irish pub in its new location right on Obiyamachi Arcade…
Colombo
The one compelling reason to visit this otherwise forgettable hotel is the posh sprawling bar that overlooks Beira Lake from a large deck. Catch the…
Kyūshū
In the middle of the Koi no uyogu machi, this cozy villa sits on stilts over a spring-fed koi pond in a lovely garden. Admission includes a cup of tea and…
Nha Trang
This shorefront microbrewery has it all – you can cool off in the swimming pool or enjoy the sea breeze before sampling one of the seven craft brews,…
Vang Vieng
At the time of writing, Sakura was one of the most popular bars in Vang Vieng, with the largest crowds and loudest music. Expect a raucous night with shot…
Ueno & Yanesen
It's fitting that Yanaka, which refuses to trash the past, would have a bar that doubles as a used bookstore. Sure, the books are in Japanese but you can…
Coron Town
Open to the street with a mini thatch-roofed 'cabana' bar, No Name has more character than other spots. Cheap drinks and happy hour sees P40 rum and Cokes…
Kuala Lumpur
For a quick pitstop while browsing Bukit Bintang's malls, this friendly cafe with outside seating is a good choice. It serves freshly baked bread and…
Bishkek
Summer vibes are strong at this small cafe with a big terrace and sofas great for lounging. The coffee's good and there are stronger drinks on the menu –…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
On the main drag, B One is a glitzy spot to kick on at after the bars. At weekends, the main room keeps the energy high with EDM and house, while things…
Ko Pha-Ngan
A blue pool looks out onto a delicious spot on the sand where trance beats shake the graffitied walls, with drum 'n bass coming into its own during the…
Nha Trang
Yes, the name's a tad cheesy but the craic is strong at this bohemian hole-in-the-wall cafe-bar on a little alley near the night market. Run by friendly…
Phnom Penh
Located on the 24th floor, this open-air venue is the dry-season venue of choice for big breezes and bigger views. The menu includes cocktails, wine by…
Kuala Lumpur
This sophisticated wine and cocktail bar is the first space you'll encounter out of the lift to the collection of bars and restaurants that make up Troika…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Fancy to the hilt, this open-air terrace bar attracts stylish people and serves a good selection of mojitos and cocktails through the evening. There are…
Northeastern Thailand
Selling great coffee, homemade cookies and muffins, a few sandwiches, and bags of rice (!), this modern yet rustic-feeling cafe is perfect for an espresso…
Matsumoto & the Northern Japan Alps
This chilled-out, family-friendly, smoke-free bar to your right as you exit JR Habuka Station serves juicy original burgers and comfort-food favourites,…
Mataram
This hipstery little coffee bar does everything from cold drips to caramel lattes. The brews are local, strong, and you can buy the beans afterwards. Also…
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