Medan
With its long and glamorous list of cocktails (135,000Rp) and equally glamorous people, swanky Traders is the place to be seen in Medan. There are cold…
Must-see nightlife in Asia
Yangon
One of the more appealing watering holes of the Yaw Min Gyi district is this modern bar with sports playing on three TV screens plus a projector. There's…
Yangon
This small club, beneath Roof Alchemy, is currently one of Yangon's most progressive dance spots hosting DJs playing techno, EDM and hip-hop. Admission…
New Delhi
A long-running upscale Connaught Place drinking hole, with a Q-shaped bar and sultry lighting. Beers start at ₹175; cocktails at ₹475. Upstairs is for…
Kanchanaburi
Serious about coffee, this small, quiet, owner-managed shop just up from the Thailand-Burma Railway Center brings in new beans from new places (Laos to…
Pune
An old favourite with a cosy pub-style bar with stained glass and a charming terrace for those who prefer it quieter. Pitchers of Long Island iced tea and…
Surabaya
Popular with all, this large upmarket pub-club, which has been going for years, has live music and a DJ every night. There's a full bar, but drinks are…
Taipei
This ultrahip cafe-bar has a marvellous leafy yard, perfect for a lazy afternoon wine or coffee. This is where the beautiful people flock at night. Craft…
West Sumatra
This excellent coffee shop gives Sungai Penuh a cool, urban touch. Here you can sample quality beans from all over Sumatra and beyond, and there’s local…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Hits the spot when you need that espresso or latte. In modern, AC surrounds. They also sell sandwiches and snacks, and offer an unlimited all-you-can-eat…
Naha
This 3rd-floor international bar on Kokusai-dōri attracts a friendly, mixed crowd and has cosy nook seating, imported beer and two-for-one drinks on…
Amritsar
There's no wi-fi, but this clean, modern, family-friendly cafe does the cheapest proper coffee in town (espresso ₹40, Americano ₹60), as well as…
Manila
Erra's is your classic Southeast Asian streetside shack luring folk from all corners of the galaxy to quaff cheap San Miguel and – as its quirky name…
Izu Peninsula
Halfway along Perry Rd, this atmospheric spot mashes up a traditional residence from the era of the Black Ships with a soul-music bar. Note the ¥500 …
Manila
Next door to Big Sky Mind, Craft Coffee Revolution is everything a coffee house should be, with wooden-crate furniture where patrons can enjoy single…
Gili Trawangan
The name says it all. All types of seating can be found right on the beach. Large trees offer shade by day while the restful swish of the surf calms the…
Malang
A popular hang-out for the young and cool of Malang is this corner cafe with stained-wood furnishings. It serves a wide range of local coffees and…
Srinagar
Even if you're not staying at the indulgent Lalit Grand Palace Hotel, consider ordering a drink at its little bar and sipping it on the hotel’s glorious…
Ho Chi Minh City
On a little lane in the buzzing area southwest of the Fine Arts Museum this vibrant little roastery serves up a mean espresso or flat white. There's a…
Nagasaki
This standing bar sits on the back alley of Shianbashi-yokochō and serves beers, highballs and 'strawberry milk' (with shōchū liquor). Look for the tiny…
Kazakhstan
The best of Aktau's handful of British-style pubs, Guns & Roses serves generous burgers, steaks and pizzas, shows sport on TV and hosts a live rock/jazz…
Seogwipo
Rose Marin is a tumbledown waterfront shack with giant trees growing through the floorboards. It's quirky, gritty and delightful. Be sure to try the dried…
Bhaktapur
A neat little cafe at the east end of Durbar Sq, where you can grab a quick coffee or sit at the knee-bruising tables for a decent pizza. Also good for…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
The Indiranagar Monkey branch has a pub-like vibe and is set over two levels. Try one of the sangrias or a cocktail. There's another location in…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
While not really Irish at all, this is as close as Kolkata gets to a fully fledged nonhotel pub-sports bar. There's lots of weekend ambience and a showman…
Yokohama
Just off the main drag through Motomachi you'll find this convivial cafe and florist with terrace seating and a scrumptious selection of baked goods like…
Mekong Delta
With a leafy green courtyard, comfy chairs on the patio and a tranquil water feature, this is one of the nicest cafes in which to savour a ca phe sua da …
Shimla
This appealing mini-bar has fabulous views north and south, comfortably padded seats inside and a small outdoor terrace.
Iloilo
If you like wild evenings, or at least the occasional pyjama or foam party, Zyron, at the western end of the Esplanade, is your place. You can't miss it:…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
An upscale pub with a 'Britain' theme, this cosy watering hole features a good selection of beers and has live sports on TV. It's a fairly casual setting,…
Naha
Craft-beer lovers who tire of Orion can perk up bored palates with a sample flight of four house brews (¥900) and pints for ¥525. Edibles cover the pub…
Jeonju
The coffee is OK, but the view is great. Walk up the steps and take your espresso on the tiny outdoor balcony, or mount the narrow spiral staircase and…
Seoul
Browse local and imported books and magazines on art and design at this convivial bohemian hang-out that works just as well as a daytime cafe and…
Bishkek
House-brewed beer in a Bavarian-esque setting keeps this pub on the outskirts of the centre relatively popular. The food, particularly the German sausages…
Ko Samui
Serving excellent coffee and delicious artisan bread and pastries baked on-site, this hip, little coffee shop, decked out in gorgeous dark wood, also has…
Almaty
Catering to a happy melange of expats and locals, Murphy's has a plethora of beers and lagers on tap, football on the telly, fish and chips on the menu…
Nagoya
You'll love it or you'll hate it. This 'sexy' mega-club complex sometimes pulls international acts. Its throng of gaijin (foreigners) and Japanese punters…
Manila
Upstairs from Finders Keepers, this industrial-chic club has DJs spinning quality electronic music and hip-hop, minus the cheese. Draws a younger crowd.
Ko Samui
Way down on the south shore at Ao Bang Kao, this fun beachside bar really comes alive on Saturdays at 5pm when a live DJ and the occasional fire show…
Kamakura
A hole in the wall in the lanes off Komachi-dōri, this tachinomi-ya (drink-while-standing bar) has plenty of old Rolling Stones vinyls and friendly banter…
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