Phnom Penh
This is no ordinary branch of Starbucks, but a flagship 'Reserve'. Make for the barista bar for small-batch coffees brewed in test tubes and served at…
Must-see nightlife in Asia
Ulaanbaatar
This cocktail bar at the top of the iconic Blue Sky Tower is a stylish place for a drink. There's great views, as expected, and it also does a menu of…
Boracay
This driftwood-and-thatch watering hole, which turns into a mini-disco as the night wears on, is popular with old-school expats. As they're a colourful…
Sapporo
Set in a teeny-tiny old wooden house, with red eaves and clinging ivy, this cafe delivers big on ambience. The hand-poured coffee (¥580 to ¥700) and…
Ko Samet
On the sunset side of the island, this is a lovely sea-view restaurant perfect for a sundowner. You will need private transport to reach it, or it's a 2…
Manila
Tasty craft beer brewed by next-door neighbour G-Point, served in an inviting open-air setting festooned with pics of old Manila. G-Point's full menu of…
Ko Pha-Ngan
With flip-flops on the walls, this popular beach bar on the sands of Thong Nai Pan has a fine beach perspective, cool swing benches, a pool table and a…
Ko Samet
Location, location! On the sand, with tables and lounge mats, this place lives up to its name with welcoming staff, though it's 50B for a deck chair even…
Kanazawa
Class and character in the heart of Katamachi, this basement bar has an extensive picture menu and a billiard table, and attracts a lively crowd. There's…
Around Manila
The best coffee and cafe experience in Subic. There's a full range of meals, including thin-crust pizzas, and it gets busy at lunch and dinner. Come early…
Bishkek
A classic sports bar tucked away beside Bishkek’s main stadium, late hours and plenty of high-carb and strong drink combo deals makes this a popular final…
Udaipur
On a terrace overlooking Lake Pichola, this bar is perfect for a sunset gin and tonic. It’s also a restaurant (mains ₹800 to ₹1500), with live music…
Melaka City
Located near Kampung Chetti, this charmingly rustic cafe and secondhand bookshop is worth searching out. The owner takes his time making his hand-dripped…
Chiang Mai
Open since 1985, Kafe is nonetheless a timeless place to sip a Singha and dig into classic Thai-style drinking snacks (mains 80B to 150B) such as deep…
Nikkō
Stave off shrine fatigue with a rich 'cinnamon brown' or a spicy 'ginger pale ale' brewed at this one-person operation along the main drag southeast of…
Kuala Lumpur
An old-fashioned made with truffled honey, the classic 1916 recipe for the gin-based Aviation and a killer Daiquiri are on the menu at Troika Sky Dining's…
Bishkek
Tasty chocolates and decent coffee in a central and modern space with big windows surveying the park. As the name 'Drunken Moose' might imply, there's…
Siem Reap
Having expanded from Phnom Penh to Temple Town, Score! commands the entrance to Sok San Rd, beckoning sports fans with an inviting open plan and a…
Banglamphu
Located right in the middle of Th Khao San, this cavern-like dance hall hosts a good mix of locals and backpackers. Check the Facebook page for upcoming…
New Delhi
The 24-hour lobby bar at swanky Lalit Hotel is laid back and welcoming and has a decent range of single malt whiskeys (from ₹1000). Two-for-one happy hour…
Chiang Rai
This ‘drip bar’ treats local coffee beans with the utmost respect. Th Sankhongluang is a block south of Chiang Rai Technical College, about 1.2km from the…
Phnom Penh
Self-described as a 'music and tapas' bar, the Doors is a sophisticated place with a long bar, mouth-watering Spanish bites (US$2 to US$5), expensive…
Boracay
Amid plenty of competition, Jonah's proudly boasts the best shakes on the island – the avocado and banana mix is sensational. Also has an extensive menu…
Kamakura
Surprisingly roomy upstairs bar kitted-out in retro vintage decor, with friendly owners, table football and a relaxed vibe. A five-minute walk from the…
Cat Ba Island
This bar has a real vibe and goes until late most nights, making it probably the most popular nightspot in town. It comes fully equipped with pool tables…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
With a prime site on Church St, this popular cafe offers the usual line of coffee creations, cakes and snacks. Plug into the free wi-fi, or browse the…
Shangri-la
Drink Shangri-la's favourite local craft beer straight from the source – they've got all the varieties on tap, plus a handful of international wines,…
Almaty
The latest club du jour caters to Almaty's young and beautiful crowd, as well as serious techno and trance enthusiasts. Quality local DJs get rave reviews…
Thimphu
A lively basement club (entry Nu 300 to 350), with live music and thumping electro beats courtesy of local DJs. It's downstairs in the same building as…
Chiang Mai
Our vote for Chiang Mai's best juice shack. Tonnes of fresh fruit, heaps of delicious combinations, generous serves and all this for prices that are…
Matsumoto
This sophisticated little whisky bar, going for more than 20 years, is run by a colourful character who'd love to pour you a single malt or one of his…
Matsumoto
Tantalisingly located on the way to the castle, across from Nakamachi, is this popular place with good pub-meal dinner options and, appropriately, a wide…
Chiang Rai Province
A pleasant cafe that offers coffees, teas, smoothies and simple Thai dishes. The big draw is the breezy terrace with fine views over the countryside south…
Beijing
Beijing's best queer club really is a destination in itself, with multiple rooms, an outdoor bar, a restaurant and a program of LGBTIQ+-related cultural…
Shanghai
A funky coffee shop and bar in the M50 complex serving cocktails, beer and wine, plus espresso-based drinks. Small meals range from rib-eye steak and…
Siem Reap
A superstylin' gay bar that's metrosexual-friendly. The cocktails here are worth the stop, as is the regular drag show at 9.30pm. Happy hour runs from 5pm…
Colombo
The historic hotel has the iconic bar on the shady terrace and on the back lawn under palms. Popular with G&T-seeking tourists, everyone gets slack-jawed…
Ulaanbaatar
Jugs o' beer to fill your gut (T4500 for 500ml), daily live music (9pm) and a large beer patio built on two levels. It’s located on the east side of the…
Sihanoukville
Jazz Rooms has embraced the changes happening in Sihanoukville by catering to the universally loved diversions of music and sports. Easily the best bet…
Kathmandu
This is a long-running, rowdy upstairs place that has pool tables and a dance floor. There's live music most weekends, frequent parties and Thursday is…
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