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…
Must-see nightlife in Asia
Yunnan
Chilled-out spot for a decent coffee. It also does OK breakfasts (from ¥30), as well as pasta, pizza and sandwiches (mains from ¥38). The top floor has…
Phuket Town
Plastered with the handprints of former guests, this casual, expat-owned speakeasy-style bar swings it back to the 1920s with its Prohibition-inspired…
Padangbai
Opposite the port, this bar tries to mask its lack of atmosphere with the loudest music in town – it's definitely not the place for a quiet tipple. That…
Himachal Pradesh
HPTDC's small, viewpoint snack house is a good place to sip an icy-cold beer with panoramas of the river valley below. You can also dine on a similar if…
Dhaka
If you're looking for a cup of tea (or instant coffee) in surrounds a bit more pleasant than the average Dhaka streetside stall, this spot on a tree…
Gansu
Though it also features pricey coffee (from ¥35; instant ¥30) and butter tea (¥35 per pot) plus a mix of western and Sichuanese dishes (¥20 to ¥68), this…
New Delhi
With branches across Delhi, this divey, cheap and cheerful bar is hugely popular, and this CP outlet sees crowds of local men and women shouting over the…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
It’s much quieter than Oktoberfest at this long-running microbrewery, but the quality is good, serving up four freshly produced brews. It's in a large,…
Sanya
You’ve got to dress the part to get into M2, one of the swankier clubs on Sanya’s Times Coast Bar Street – think lots of hair gel, high heels, skinny…
Jeju-si
Craft beer is on tap along with a decent selection of imported bottled brew at this cosy bar in the youthful City Hall area. Side orders include cheesy…
Hanoi
Retro decor and a jazz-age vibe combine with good cocktails, coffee and cool music in this breezy French-colonial villa. Two-for-one beers are available…
Osaka
This popular, dimly lit bar in the Kita-Shinchi district is a short walk from JR Osaka Station and draws a good crowd of expats and Japanese. The staff…
Osaka
On the 35th floor of the Hilton Osaka, this upscale yet slightly dated bar has excellent views and a good wine and whiskey list. Drinks cost about ¥2000…
Shillong
A friendly coffee halt in the Police Bazar area, Bread Cafe brews respectable latte, cappuccino, macchiato and frappé in shiny red and black surroundings,…
Dushanbe
A stylish venue for a pre-dinner drink or a post-supper rendezvous, this cosy hotel lobby bar offers a full menu of cocktails – although not always the…
Hue
Families, courting couples and card players all hang out at this hidden bamboo-shrouded riverside haven that's our favourite place in Hue for a caphe sua…
Nagoya
Things can get raucous at Nagoya's largest American-themed sports bar: over a dozen big screens attract plenty of gaijin (foreigners) and their admirers…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
This tiny, sparkly gem of a cocktail lounge hosts both DJs and live-music events, with attractively low cover charges (around ¥1500) and sometimes none at…
Jeju-do
Here's a cafe with a slick interior design, decent drinks, San Miguel to go with a side of fries on the rooftop sunloungers overlooking Woljeong Beach,…
Kaohsiung
A warm, jovial place offering good cocktails, craft beer and open frontage. Decor is a light nod to old Kaohsiung with wooden shutters and a calligraphic…
Darjeeling
Joey's has suffered from the eponymous owner's passing but if your preferred beverage comes in a pint not a pot, this long-standing pub near the post…
Kazakhstan
Semey’s fashionable coffee lounge, with proper latte art, an ambitious menu that overreaches itself by trying to provide American and Mexican breakfasts,…
George Town
A colonial British–style bar, named after Penang's one-time Lieutenant-Governor, in the E&O Hotel. It serves beer, traditional pub food and cocktails,…
Hokkaidō
Hakodate Beer makes its beer right here on the bay with groundwater from Hakodate-yama. You can buy bottles or sample the brews on tap, served here along…
Suzhou
Expensive cafe-bar housed in a beautifully restored building. Its outdoor seating area overlooks the picturesque canal that runs parallel to the quieter…
Kunming
Visit this cavernous beer hall in a converted warehouse for home brews from Purple Cloud and a wide range of other drinks, including inexpensive cocktails…
Inner Mongolia
This very relaxing choice for a coffee on the ground floor of the Xúnlù Qīngnián Lǚshè hostel is full of books, magazines (most in Chinese admittedly) and…
Mongolia
This bar, which occupies the top floor of a high-rise apartment block, goes all in for the high-roller-in-a-penthouse vibe, with varying degrees of…
South Lombok
'No Shirt, No Shoes, No Worries!' That's the motto of this beachside bar known for its laid-back party vibe. Coconut thatch and palms shade tables wedged…
Roppongi, Akasaka & Around
Streamer Coffee Company provides the gourmet joe for this spacious cafe with free wi-fi, big shared tables and a view onto the attached Mercedes Benz…
Danang
This stylish and slick rooftop bar serves excellent cocktails and innovative bar snacks as well as the best after-dark views of Danang's river and neon…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Friday and Saturday are thumping here, but it’s a classy place most nights with its sophisticated decor (low beige sofas, intricately carved iron screens)…
Himachal Pradesh
Climbing to the Padmasambhava Caves, the stairway crosses the road beside this isolated pink house which serves drinks and simple meals with a superb…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Halfway up the stone stairs of Haguro-san, as your calves are burning and your heart is pumping madly, this charming teahouse appears like a mirage. Here…
Kanchanaburi Province
Volunteers, travellers and locals gather at this low-key watering hole. Between beers or games of pool (free on Sundays), have a look at the dogs on the…
Panaji
The riverside location on the banks of the Mandovi is the main redeeming feature of this open-air garden restaurant and bar near the Betim Ferry dock…
Shanghai
A smarter than usual sports bar, the Shed is set up with a pool table and multiple TVs showing live games across the globe. Drinks are reasonably priced…
Ho Chi Minh City
Excellent craft-beer bar across the river in District 2. Expect locally brewed beers with irreverent names, plus the best of hoppy, distinctive imported…
Melaka City
Sid's has been a fixture on the Kuala Lumpur bar scene for years. He's now set up a branch of his English-style pub chain in Melaka City, bagging a…
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