Koh Rong
Killer drinks and groovy tunes are the hallmarks of this convivial gathering spot, popular with expats and tourists alike. Positively beautiful breakfasts…
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Yangon
Recharge at this contemporary-styled cafe serving excellent coffee, iced tea and Dutch beer along with tasty-but-pricey snacks and pastries. It's near the…
Ha Giang Province
A cosy coffee shop popular among locals and domestic tourists. Come for super-strong coffee drinks and tasty smoothies. Its convenient location near…
North Sumatra
This cool little cafe plays local indie music and serves excellent coffee using beans sourced locally (and from across Indonesia), made by friendly…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
On the road to Onegawa Onsen, this hip cafe offers excellent filter coffee, as well as iced drinks and waffles (from ¥250). It also has a side trade in…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Friendly familiarity rather than creative genius is the ethos behind the cocktails and food at Bottle & Glass. But old-favourite dishes and some semi-open…
Ko Kut
Across the river from Hat Khlong Chao, Sunset Bar is a favourite with locals and expats at sunset and beyond. It's a rustic place with views over the…
Trat
An eclectic crew of locals and expats gather at this cubbyhole corner bar, with wooden furniture and a retro 1970s and '80s soundtrack. It's a great…
Colombo
Feel the sand between your toes at this upscale beach club. Tables and loungers are set over two levels, the better to accommodate the sunset rush. There…
George Town
Buried in the middle of China House is this intimate, grown-up wine and cocktail bar, with moody lighting and an impressive battalion of spirits lined up…
Northern Laos
There is some life beyond the dodgy and dark nightclubs in Sainyabuli and it comes in the form of a pair of lively beer gardens on the banks of the Nam…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Top-quality makgeolli and other traditional Korean alcoholic drinks are brewed on-site at this huge branch of Slow Brew Pub. There's another branch in…
Seoul
Soaring ceilings and space, filled with designer and retro furniture, set apart this cafe. It’s a pleasure to hang out here, while in the basement you can…
Phnom Penh
A long-running bar on this popular street, Liquid has cheap drinks, an even cheaper happy hour and a popular pool table. There are some great tunes…
Mae Sot
This amenable bar is probably the most foreigner-friendly place to drink in Mae Sot, with beers, shots, cocktails, a mellow music selection and a laid…
Bishkek
The coffee's good and the Turkish breakfast is one of the best in town, even if the vibe's a little overdone and the iPad menus not very functional…
Manila
A happening bar where, once the evening wears on, bartenders mount the bar and pour house-made rum down punters' throats as the crowd jiggles to fun party…
Leh
Leh's first decent cocktail bar also does very good tandoori meals (evenings only) and some semigourmet European meals, including lamb strips with potato…
Sapa
Owned by a Hanoi artist, this atmospheric thatched hut ticks all the boxes with reggae, table football, shisha and ice-cold Bia Lao Cai. A great…
George Town
An oasis of spiritual calm, this outlet for a Taiwanese Buddhist group's teachings is a wonderful place to revive in hushed surroundings over a pot of…
Jiangxi
A trendy but chilled-out cafe serving drip coffee as well as espresso-machine brews. Also has a small selection of bottled craft beers. It's one of a…
Papua
Sip on fresh coconut water at this scenic overlook of Teluk Imbi and the dramatic cliffs plunging toward it. It's a nice way to break up the drive if you…
Manila
Reminiscent of a hipster bar in Portland, Big Bad Wolf is split over two levels with comfy couches, a cool soundtrack and blackboard menus with an…
Downtown Kyoto
If you're in need of a coffee break while boutique shopping downtown, stop in at this small cafe that does excellent single-origin brew from locally…
Palolem
On a rocky headland just south of Palolem Beach, this was Palolem's only remaining silent disco at the time of writing. Don your headphones and tune into…
Gujarat & Diu
Going strong since 1953, this is a town classic. It's a perfect retreat for a fresh juice, a milkshake or a cold coffee topped with ice cream. Try a…
Dalat
Opened in 2019, this two-storied bar offers a dozen craft beers on tap, mostly from Saigon's Rooster Beers, along with bottles from Belgium, Germany and…
Bishkek
The 'it' place in Bishkek at time of research, a cavernous dance hall and surprisingly good pub grub might keep this new spot around for the long haul…
Davao
One of the city's coffee culture pioneers and purveyor of durian-flavoured coffee drinks. Cosy and good food and pastry selection. A few other cafes are…
Mui Ne
Spacious pub run by a very hospitable English-Swedish team with a dartboard, quality pool table and tasty Euro comfort grub. There's a yard out the back…
Ipoh
In a neighbourhood that fills to bursting with lunchtime crowds, antique-styled Chinese cafe Jié stands out for its rich, sweet version of traditional…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
This small, hip little teahouse offers classic and new flavours of tea, along with tasty food items including samosas. Branches include a location in…
Bishkek
Quite good coffee amid dangling espresso cups, modern vases and 1890s fashion prints (or a medieval city-mural at the Manas 9 branch). Verandah seating…
Ko Lanta
The Monday-night live reggae session (in high season) at this ramshackle joint has become famous across Lanta (they put on rock bands sometimes too), but…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Central Kolkata's best-looking nightclub has a second bar upstairs and a shisha terrace on the rooftop. It's housed in a tower above three upmarket…
Panaji
This hole-in-the-wall bar is a place where locals and tourists gather streetside to chat and drink at tiny tables or perched on scooters. It's a warm and…
Phnom Penh
A popular retro club spinning some older dance tunes, from the ’90s to the ’00s, and even back to the ’80s. Popular with a slightly older crowd who want…
Chiang Rai
Flying the Rasta flag in Chiang Rai, the Peace House has a pool table, live music a few nights a week, a mellow vibe and a shady garden that's popular…
Mae Hong Son Province
A family-friendly cafe – paints for the kids – with sofas and comfy leather seats that offer good river views. It does coffee and smoothies as well as…
Baguio
A decades-old institution that draws a nice mix of tourists, expats, local students and random barflies. Some of the speciality drinks will, in no…
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