Thimphu
Live bands and deafening DJs get the crowds moving at this youth hang-out behind the local bus stand.
Must-see nightlife in Asia
Dumaguete
The Starbucks of Dumaguete, an especially good place to hang out while waiting for a boat or flight.
Izu Peninsula
Intimate bar spinning soul and funk vinyl, on the main road towards the station from the Matsukawa.
Pulau Perhentian
This friendly pop-up stall is one of only two places selling beer and other drinks on this beach.
Kyrgyzstan
Coffees, cakes and a menu of Kyrgyz and Russian dishes on Lenin just east of the main square.
Wuhan
Stop by Bei Lake for a great selection of Belgian brews and yummy mini pizzas and burgers.
Boracay
This large, recently renovated open-air club draws people north of Station 1 to party.
Panglao Island
After midnight or so, the action in Alona Beach moves to this club up on the highway.
Central Honshū
A fun pub with a good selection of beers and bar food, close to JR Takasaki Station.
Chungcheongnam-do
This humble coffee shop serves the best espresso on Mallipo Beach.
Chinatown & the CBD
Laced with cockfighting posters, machinery-turned-furniture and exposed copper pipes, jumping Oxwell & Co feels like a saloon crossed with a vintage…
Tokyo
Down your beer or sake as trains rattle overhead on the tracks that span Harumi-dōri at Yūrakuchō. This convivial izakaya (Japanese pub-eatery), plastered…
Phnom Penh
The Quay hotel’s swanky rooftop has river views, cooling breezes and happy hours (half-price drinks) from 3pm to 8pm. The creative cocktail list includes…
Harajuku & Aoyama
Glass-fronted cafe with indoor and outdoor seating on the path to Meiji-jingū. Good for a coffee break; they also serve ice cream.
Changsha
This lovely tea house is hidden away inside Tiānxīn Park, down the path from the entrance to the Old City Wall and Tiānxīn Pavilion. The building actually…
Hangzhou
Set alongside a beautiful park in the Santai Scenic Area, west of West Lake, this relaxed place with a lovely wooden canopy-covered outdoor seating area…
Hangzhou
Simple teahouse, occupying the owners' family home, that sells the area's famous lóngjǐng (dragon well) tea. Teas range from ¥20 to ¥50 – the higher the…
Shenzhen
Shenzhen's very own craft-beer brand, American-run Bionic Brew, pours four core beers as well as guest brews from elsewhere in China. But the best thing…
Nashik
Nightlife is scarce in Nashik – it's primarily a spiritual city, despite the surrounding vineyards – but this new, small club inside multipurpose BLVD …
Ho Chi Minh City
Located in a decaying colonial mansion smack in the middle of a busy intersection, this small, kitschy cafe provides an interesting look into what these…
Chuncheon
This old-school watering hole between Myeong-dong and the bend of Dakgalbi Geori is overseen by amiable veteran Mr Oh, who sits in front of 8000 vinyl…
Taipei
This small bar has a wall of bottled craft beers, four on tap, and different offers Tuesdays to Fridays. You'll find a good range of Taiwan brews (Red…
Roppongi, Akasaka & Around
With decor that is a cut above the other yodelling parlours, Pasela offers six floors of karaoke rooms (including swanky VIP suites), an extensive…
Taipei
This long-running favourite in the Maokong area has old-style red-brick verandahs offering excellent views across a green valley. The food here (dishes NT…
Qingdao
Grab a seat on a long wooden bench in this crowded watering hole on the east edge of the Municipal Government Square. There’s all manner of drinks – beer …
Hainan
With calming blue and white interiors, and ample windows that let in what breeze there is in Haikou, this charming cafe and art space is a cooling and…
Taipei
The taproom is packed with locals and expats, an industrial chic space filled with long benches and sporting a buzzing vibe. With 24 beers on tap – half…
Xi'an
Xi'an Brewery puts decent craft beer on the city’s map. Set over two floors, it offers a fine array of crafted brews. Go for the Citra IPA for tropical…
Beijing
A pondside pavilion in the form of an ornamental boat, this is a delightfully eclectic nook to savour a pot of Chinese tea or a beer, and see the…
Beijing
For that crucial crunch match you simply can't miss while on hols, Paddy's is the place. Dealing in the happy union of beer and televised sports (on…
Kuala Lumpur
This outdoor entertainment complex, which debuted in 2016, has yet to really find its feet. There's little to really choose between the many identikit…
Taipei
There are 24 craft beers on tap – and always a few local brands – in this famous Danish microbrewery. It's in an enviable location near Dihua St in a…
Sentosa Island
It's a bit of a stretch to compare Siloso Beach to Waikiki, but after a few cocktails at this beach club's Hawaiian bar, served in fabulously kitschy tiki…
Dali
Dali's most laid-back and hidden-away bar attracts locals and expats with a fine selection of wines and foreign beers from a bar set off a small garden …
Tokyo
Oddly, this cafe inside Nakano Broadway from well-known artist provocateur Takashi Murakami has zero shock value. It just serves really good coffee from…
Nagano Region
The Nagano branch of this izakaya (pub-restaurant) chain, plastered with Shōwa-era movie posters and advertisements, is particularly cool, as are the…
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