Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
A one-man operation run by a local surfer, this cramped bar has an extensive selection of Korean and international craft beers chalked up on the board…
Must-see nightlife in Asia
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Foreigner-friendly Itaewon wouldn't be complete without a British pub, and this atmospheric two-storey boozer delivers with its pints of ale, fish and…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
One block south of the train station, this stylish bar offers leather couches, savvy staff, punchy jazz tunes and wasabi-laced complimentary snacks. Go…
Taipei
This cosy nook tucked into the side of the MRT (come out and immediately turn right) is a branch of the popular local craft-beer brewery, 23 Public, back…
Sapa
Dangerously strong cocktails, cold beer (30,000d) and a mellow reggae off beat make this welcoming old-school bar Sapa’s go-to place for a great night out…
Ko Lanta
The cute courtyard at this little cafe makes a pleasant setting to sample a selection of Thai craft beers. There's also a small selection of imported…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
This Itaewon gay bar by the same folks behind Queen opposite is a good place to kick off the night with a cocktail before moving to more danceable spots…
Seoul
A spacious, design-savvy hangout where they serve beer, refreshing homemade juices plus the usual caffeinated beverages along with cute animal-shaped…
Ko Lanta
Few may come to Lanta looking for a pub, but if you were, this friendly expat favourite has all the quiz nights, sports screens, pool competitions and…
Kyūshū
Modern jazz is alive and well in Miyazaki: there are near-nightly jams at this upstairs bistro-bar. Drinks start at ¥500, with coffee, snacks and steaks…
Kōrakuen & Akihabara
This Kagurazaka hideaway has a wide range of Belgian beers on tap (from ¥800 to ¥2600 a glass) and a moody, industrial interior. Look for it above a…
Kuta & Legian
One of the rowdier spots, Apache jams in locals and visitors, many of whom are on the make. The music is loud, but that pounding you feel the next day is…
Phu Quoc Island
The welcoming English owner of this otherwise rather uneventful bar is a useful source of local info on all things Phu Quoc. The food also gets good press…
Jeonju
Like a child's dream-house drawing come to life, this cafe has swings, pinwheels and brightly coloured murals on its expansive, sunny terrace. There are…
Beijing
This sleepy pit-stop a few doors along from the Confucius Temple is a fine perch to ponder the Great Sage's teachings over a tea, coffee, juice or beer…
Myanmar (Burma)
You can't miss this bustling place, spread over two floors and with a bright orange facade. Inside, there's a small English menu of noodle and rice dishes…
Hanoi
Flash hotel bar with glitzy decor and a late licence. DJs spin funky house and chill-out tunes here on weekend nights. Also in the Sofitel Metropole is…
George Town
Built into a former stable, this wine bar and restaurant is one of the city's more attractive places to have a drink. Take a walk through the cellar to…
Mumbai (Bombay)
This white-on-white rooftop lounge has awesome views of Mumbai’s crescent beach from its 8th-floor vantage and cocktail prices (₹1250 to ₹1450) that will…
Seoul
This 8th-floor, comfortable women-only space is lesbian-oriented but not exclusively so. A female DJ plays dance music, and there are cocktails and anju …
Taipei
This simple hole-in-the-wall watering hole is right up against the riverside, perfect for a sunset-bathed drink. There are 42 bottled beers, mostly…
Manila
The Bar is know for its all-you-can-drink evenings (P1280) on Friday and Saturday from 7pm to midnight; cocktails and spirits included! The two-for-one…
Hanoi
For views of the city, pop in for an expensive beer or cocktail and enjoy the vista. It's very popular with a glittering array of Hanoi's cashed-up youth,…
Mandalay
This octagonal teahouse is a fun place to retreat to after visiting the jade market. You can watch furtive-looking gem merchants discussing deals over a…
Kampot
The liveliest of the little bars on the main riverfront strip in Kampot, Oh Neils has walls plastered with rock-and-roll memorabilia and a who's-who…
Ha Tien
Dotted with fairy lights and glowing with Chinese lanterns at night, this floating cafe is a breezy choice for a sundowner beer or a cafe sua (iced coffee…
Kii Peninsula
Get coffee (¥300), castella (Nagasaki-style sponge cake; ¥250) and a seat on the terrace, across the street from the Kumano Hongū Heritage Centre.
Chennai (Madras)
‘Leather’ refers to furniture, floor and wall coverings rather than anything kinky. This tiny pad has mixologists serving up fancy drinks and, sometimes,…
Ho Chi Minh City
A chic blend of wood, glass and steel, the Park Hyatt’s ground-floor cocktail bar is a super-stylish meeting ground for Saigon's makers and shakers, with…
Railay
Part climbing school, part cafe, this driftwood-clad place sources beans from sustainable farms in Chiang Rai and serves some of the peninsula's best…
Sichuan
With a wide selection of teas (from ¥25) plus real coffee and friendly English-speaking staff, this is the most welcoming of the many teahouses that…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
Downright spacious for Golden Gai, always friendly Araku has a sofa and is particularly good if you're hanging out in a group. The ¥700 cover charge is…
Fukuoka
As the name implies, this is one of the original places in Fukuoka for locals and gaijin (foreigners) to connect, in a time warp of red-velvet seating…
Northern Thailand
This cool and bright cafe with an outdoor terrace makes for a good retreat from the heat. There's coffee, tea, smoothies and juices, as well as rice and…
Jakarta
One of the only options for a cold beer or cocktail inside the Ancol Luar Biasa amusement park is this worn wooden bar on a jetty overlooking a large lake.
Phu Quoc Island
With chairs and music spilling onto the pavement, Coco is a great place for a roadside bevvy and a chat with the mix of travelling folk, Gallic wayfarers,…
George Town
Located in what was formerly a coffee roaster (ask to see the former roasting oven, out back), this sophisticated cafe, with attached gallery, does both…
Takayama
Come to this authentic, century-old machiya (traditional Japanese town house) to enjoy good coffee, dango (sweet dumplings) and sesame goheimochi (sticky…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Two blocks left from the train station you'll spot the distinctive neon pink flamingo in the window of this cosy retro bar with Guinness on tap. Popular…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
One of Gangnam's original EDM clubs, this huge basement space attracts a young, beautiful crowd here for techno and house, and a frenetic light show. It…
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