Thimphu
A relaxing place for young Thimphu movers and shakers, on the 2nd floor of the faded Jojo's building; the entrance is on the north side of the block.
Must-see nightlife in Asia
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
All scattered cushions and polished bamboo, the laid-back terrace bar at Wild Orchid resort is perfect for kicking back over cold beers or a G&T.
Asakusa & Sumida River
Run by a wild gang of local hippies, 'Cuzn is the kind of bar where anything can happen: a barbecue, a jam session or all-night karaoke, for example.
Qingdao
Order your Tsingdao beer in a plastic bag with a straw from this typical hole-in-the-wall beer shop, and take it down to the beach to sip at sunset.
Colombo
Close to other nightspots, including 41 Sugar, this club is among the city’s most popular. The vibe is mainstream, with music from salsa to house.
Cebu City
Lively bar known for its live music including good cover bands and reggae artists. It's down a little lane on the south side of General Maxilom Ave.
Dhaka
Club Gelato is a good replica of an Italian café, serving posh coffee and possibly the best ice cream in Bangladesh (from Tk 120) – real gelato!
Nuwara Eliya
With wood-panelled walls and friendly bar staff, this bar is a popular spot. There's also billiards, darts and a terrace with (distant) lake views.
Gangwon-do
Located in one of the temple halls of Sangwon-sa, this is a lovely spot for a coffee, all laid out in fresh-looking wood, with colourful furniture.
Amritsar
The congenial bar at the Grand Hotel serves icy cold, glycerine-free, draught Kingfisher beer and some tasty meals from the hotel's common kitchen.
Bishkek
Excellent coffee and comparable cakes and ice cream are a hit, and if you're searching for coffee beans this is one of the surest bets in Bishkek.
Eastern Cambodia
Thick espressos and iced lattes, ultrafriendly English-language service and strong wi-fi make this cute little coffee shop the best in the region.
Phu Quoc Island
One of the liveliest of the beach clubs, this is a popular place to watch the sun sink over the horizon from the recumbent position of a beanbag.
Kuala Lumpur
Take your pick from single-origin beans and house blends prepared by siphon or filter, or hand dripped. Coffee Stain is also known for latte art.
Iloilo
This dance club with resident DJ attracts mostly students and young professionals. Entrance fee for men is no problem: two beers. No flip-flops.
Mandalay
Convivial semi-open-air beer-and-barbecue station, with a low-key, tourist-friendly food menu – pizza, burgers, wings and nachos – to boot.
Sapporo
Glitzy shows and elaborate, pricey cocktails make this a memorable night out. ID is mandatory, so travellers will need their passports on hand.
Moalboal
A large, two-storey American-owned bar with a keenly priced drinks list and a busy pool table. There's good service and live music some nights.
Kuching
Good espresso coffee. No need to ask for a double shot here. Plus delicious cakes and snacks in a relaxed, comfortable setting with good wi-fi.
Manila
This long-running pub is wildly popular among expats for watching live sport on TV, and usually features a live band or two on weekend nights.
Manali
Lushiously louche party bar with outdoor terrace decking on a cliff-edge overlooking the river junction.
Banglamphu
The open-air terrace here offers ringside seats for the ceaseless human parade that is Th Khao San. The upstairs bar hosts late-night bands.
Battambang
Locals flock here during the evening for the riverfront breezes and for the football and movies this place blasts out on its outdoor screen.
Udaipur
This modern, cool and clean cafe has espresso coffee and fresh healthy juices to help wash down the tasty bakery items and other main meals.
Eastern Cambodia
Iced Americanos, free wi-fi and Alaskan air-con make this cheerful cafe by the market an inviting oasis. Also serves burgers and sandwiches.
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
You'll find a friendly welcome and a well-mixed selection of house and top-shelf cocktails in this intimate 3rd-floor bar run by Americans.
Phnom Penh
The Amanjaya Pancam Hotel's rooftop number scores points for atmosphere and views over the river, though service is spotty. Bring patience.
Phu Quoc Island
A little beach bar near the Doung Dong end of the Long Beach strip, with friendly owners who speak English and offer affordable sunbeds.
Boracay
This seething disco is known for staying open the latest, making it White Beach's last call; at times it's a little less savoury for it.
Shanghai
Have a drink or indulge in afternoon tea with the spectacular 33-floor atrium of the Grand Hyatt towering above you in the Jinmao Tower.
Davao
New owners, same as the Alcatraz Penal Bar, breathed life into this massive space known as downtown's premier club in the '80s and '90s.
Colombo
This place has live music nightly. It can get rowdy at the pool tables, although the mood is generally posh. Expensive, fancy cocktails.
Hikkaduwa & Around
Real Italian coffee (Rs 320), including hangover-busting espresso, and excellent cakes give a post-surf boost at this fashionable cafe.
Macau
A friendly place for a satisfying, if a little costly, meal of fish n' chips and a pint of Guinness. Live sports broadcast available.
Chiang Rai
A stylish but relaxed place that offers both local and foreign coffee beans in a refined atmosphere. There's a good bakery here, too.
Baguio
You can find a drinking buddy or billiards partner any time of day at this expat fave. Good steaks and ribs too (mains P150 to P600).
Iloilo
This open-air Asian place is known for its house cover band, Binhi, which plays 'oldies but goldies' Monday to Wednesday and Friday.
Tana Toraja
Rantepao isn't known for its nightlife but Kafeta is a bubbling local bar with cold Bintang (60,000Rp) and a house band on weekends.
Boracay
A shot of Ibiza, this tasteful all-white beach bar, the first north of Station 1, is also the venue for big rave parties in season.
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
The most welcoming gay bar on the strip, this place has flirty-friendly staff, low-playing music and a cosy open-air lounge set-up.
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