Kanazawa
Kanazawa's grungy, foreigner-friendly reggae/dive bar is littered with years' worth of sawdust and peanut shells. Its appeal lies in the warm, open-minded…
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Manali
This seasonal cafe has an excellent coffee machine, a semicircular bar zone (try the apple martinis) and a fire pit between sacred rocks.
Ko Pha-Ngan
If you're heading back from Hat Rin to Thong Sala or Ban Tai, park your scooter and head into this cafe at the Viewpoint Hotel. It serves fruit smoothies,…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
On the ground floor of District – a warehouse-style complex of upscale venues behind the Hamilton Hotel – Prost has a club-meets-pub vibe, meaning you get…
Hokkaidō
To try the local brew, walk east of JR Asahikawa Station for five minutes to this red-brick warehouse turned beer hall. You can drink it, buy it, try the…
Hat Patong
Does what it says on the tin: Aussie sport on the many screens, Aussie food on the menu and lots of visiting Australians clutching beers. It also has pool…
Western Taiwan
This place is like walking into someone's pretty living-room. There are communal tables, a vintage dental light in one corner, a glass skull on a table,…
Delhi
A thigh-slapping Bavarian-themed restaurant and brewery, Brauhaus was one of the first bar-restaurants to open on Golf Course Rd and is enduringly popular…
Melaka City
Not strictly mod and more a 1960s-decorated cafe with 1970s ingredients, though concessions are made with mod roundels on the tables and a Quadrophenia…
Shanghai
Good beer spot favoured by the after-work expat crowd. Local brews on tap include the Boxing Cat Contender Pale Ale and Goose Island IPA. The hoppy and…
Kaohsiung
A fragrant teashop offering an assortment of quality loose-leaf teas from Taiwan. If you want to buy, the English-speaking owner can explain their…
Chuncheon
The name and wagon wheels on the way up stairs are all the clues you need that this is a Wild West Saloon-styled sports bar, up on the second floor across…
Seoul
Deep underground is M2, the largest and first of Hongdae's EDM clubs. It may have lost some of its cool cred but it's still popular for its grand space …
Jiangsu
Besides doing coffee and cake and having a resident cat, this cute cafe has its own shtick. Purchase a postcard and request a date (potentially years in…
Dharamsala
Relax on floor cushions beneath basket-lamps watched over by a mesmerising 'life flow' mural. Sip inexpensive macchiatos, nettle teas or sophisticated…
Takayama
If you're a fan of Bob Dylan, you'll likely connect with Ken, the friendly owner of this mellow bar with a real rustic charm. Ken speaks some English, but…
Ho Chi Minh City
Happy hour runs from 5pm to 8pm at this modern sky bar – perfect to make the most of sunset and secure a good discount on the pricey drinks menu. Pâtés,…
Beijing
This hip cafe lost some sparkle when its glass facade was bricked up by the government, but hey, it gained a trendy wall of exposed brick in the process…
Taipei
Across from 2-28 Peace Memorial Park in an old Japanese-era corner shop is this decades-old place, selling a refreshing suān méitāng (酸梅湯; sour plum juice…
Taipei
The hottest and swankiest gay bar in town, catering to well-groomed and well-heeled professionals. Downstairs has VIP booths, a DJ and a throbbing…
Beijing
Put your hands in the air and touch the lasers at this cavernous club where the 'World's Top 100 DJs' take to the decks on weekends. Like most Gongti…
Vientiane
The stylish balcony here, suspended over a quiet section of the Mekong, functions equally well as a beer garden or dinner destination (dishes 25,000K to…
Taipei
With 12 kinds of craft beer on tap (eight from their own 23 Brewing Company), this little corner place is a great spot for sampling great beer; 23 IPA, a…
Chungcheongnam-do
At this casual beer bar the draught flows and conversations become spirited. Like at many bars in Korea, customers here are expected to order some food…
Prachuap Khiri Khan
Maggie's bar is the one with the twinkly lights, and it's known for its cosy atmosphere, big liquor list and a little food. The slushy margaritas and…
Macau
What used to be an exclusive members-only club is now open to all. China Rouge flirts with 1920s Shanghai and adds a splash of casino glamour to its…
Downtown Kyoto
This is a raucous student izakaya (Japanese pub-eatery) with a log-cabin interior located in the Kiyamachi area. There’s a big menu to choose from and…
Seoul
Offering one of the most extraordinary facades in Seoul, this medieval fantasy pub has an equally bizarre dungeon-cellar interior. It serves up several…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
Good Beer Faucets has 40 shiny taps and a changing line-up of beers that includes some Japanese craft brews. The interior is chrome and concrete, and not…
Varanasi
For a quiet drink with a dash of history, try this tiny bar named after James Prinsep, who drew wonderful illustrations of Varanasi’s ghats and temples …
Guwahati
Dim and buzzy, this bar is a hit with the city’s office workers and, true to its name, attracts heavy traffic after sundown. There’s a vast TV screen for…
Guizhou
On the 2nd floor above the Hexie Dunpu Hotel, UBC Coffee has a large and varied menu that features Chinese and western dishes, teas and coffees, as well…
Seoul
Drunken revels may be in full flight around it, but gentility reigns at this teashop offering an impressive range of black and flavoured brews, dainty…
Vientiane
A self-proclaimed dive bar run by a long-term American resident, this is the place for cheap drinks far from the madding crowd. Craft beers are available,…
Ulaanbaatar
A hip spot for drinking and meeting Ulaanbaatar's young urbanites. Unsurprisingly, mojitos are the house speciality, but there's some good tiki…
George Town
Enter from the back alley off Jln Nagor to find this attractive space, decorated with a world map chipped out of the plaster wall and an Ernest Zacharevic…
Phuket Town
Overlooking the Clock Tower Circle, this elegant coffee lounge is a locally loved stop for its excellent espresso (50B) and delectable homebaked cakes,…
Macau
This tiny haven overlooking pretty St Augustine Sq will make you forget you're only a five-minute walk away from heaving Largo do Senado. Stop here for a…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
If you don't mind the somewhat cheesy decor (cherry-red sofas and a giant neon football motif lighting up the ceiling), this sports-themed cafe is a…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Love it or hate it, most tourists end up at this clichéd Mumbai travellers’ institution at one time or another. Around since 1871, Leopold’s has wobbly…
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