Central Honshū
The friendly staff at this popular and spacious pub near the Meitetsu station will make you feel welcome. Guinness is the beer of choice and simple meals…
Must-see nightlife in Asia
Ulaanbaatar
It's standing room only on weekends at this popular cocktail bar where local 20-somethings mix and mingle. Food (from T11,500) is also served and the…
Ho Chi Minh City
This sports bar is renowned for its convivial atmosphere, good grub and big screens. English soccer, rugby and Australian Rules Football are all screened…
Osaka
Running for 70 years, Madura is a glorious time capsule of retro-future styling, with tulip chairs, mirrors and chrome, and also vintage pricing – coffee…
Manali
This ever-popular hole-in-the-wall cafe was Manali's first place for real barista coffee and still serves great macchiatos, hearty breakfasts, pancakes…
Colombo
Cheap beer is the highlight at this upscale pub in the Old Dutch Hospital. It can get mobbed on Friday night as scores mill about the courtyard, mugs of…
Kunming
Along with a handful of their own drinkable home brews here, there's a long list (and cooler full) of domestic and import craft offerings to complement a…
Kanazawa
Smack in the heart of Katamachi you'll find this shiny, welcoming bar. The friendly young owner spent time in Canada and is happy to chat. There's a ¥400…
Hanoi
Enjoy fabulous views from this 20th-floor lounge bar. Order a (pricey) cocktail or beer, grab a spot on the outside deck, and take in Truc Bach Lake and…
Kuta & Legian
The choice for closing out the night (or starting the day). House DJs play tribal, underground, progressive, trance, electro and more. Expect a hardcore…
Bishkek
Shoehorned into the column-filled foyer of a once-grand Soviet-era theatre, this popular boozer has a regular rotation of live-music acts (some of which…
Johor Bahru
Two words: duty-free booze. About eight bars and clubs, including Texas Pub, Avenue Zon and The Geoventure restaurant/bar, surround the courtyard of this…
Jeonju
Jeonju's original expat hang-out – going strong since the 1990s – is in the Gaeksa neighbourhood. Look for it down an alleyway on the left as you walk up…
Ulaanbaatar
Only open when the sun is shining, this sneaky outdoor beer garden does charcoal-barbecued meats and has cold beers on tap. It's on the 2nd floor of the…
Bangkok
Formerly known as Guys on Display, this three-storey club is not averse to a little shirtless dancing. Open late, this is where to go after the other…
Kanchanaburi Province
Refreshing coffee spot with mix-and-match furniture. Besides the usual cakes, coffees and fruity Italian sodas, there's premium Doi Chang coffee from…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Myeong-dong isn’t short on chain cafes, but for something with more individual character hike up to this hidden gem on the lower slope of Namsan, next to…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Popular among young professionals as a stop-go coffee spot, this alfresco cafeteria makes a robust espresso that hits the spot. There are a few good teas…
Hanoi
A chic and bohemian cafe with superb upstairs views of St Joseph Cathedral. Chill out on the impossibly slim balcony with excellent juices and Hanoi's…
Bac Ha
Next door to Green Sapa Tour is this uber-typical draught beer place with sipping locals and way too much florescent lighting.
Vung Tau
This lounge-ish bar enjoys a great ocean-facing terrace, has reasonably-priced drinks and is a top spot for sunset. Located 2km north of the centre on the…
Beijing
Bargain drinks, pre-mixed EDM bangers and a hands-in-the-air college crowd bring the good times nightly to this subterranean club beneath the U-Centre…
Manila
NoKal has three levels, including a rooftop, often with a different DJ spinning on each one. It draws a younger crowd and is usually rocking every night…
Phitsanulok
A biker bar as perceived through Thai lens – which means it's a heck of a lot friendlier. There's gentle live music most nights and a menu of Thai-style…
Pakse
A chill place to drink and snack, this Thai-owned bar has live music (usually Carabao-style Thai country music) most nights except Sunday from about 7…
Matsumoto
A Belgian beer bar overlooked by Lord Ganesha, the Hindu 'God for every man', in the Japanese Alps. Quirky, but it works. It's up the stairs above the…
Hong Kong
Slightly more sophisticated than its immediate neighbours on a lively stretch of Wyndham St, Tivo has an open frontage and offers aperitivo-style snacks.
Gansu
This traditionally styled Tibetan bar draws a local crowd and is a good choice for its comfy and welcoming interior and decent beer choice. Hookah pipes…
Kōrakuen & Akihabara
This quirky little place shares space with Studio Uamou and the cartoonish characters of designer Takagi Ayako. On the menu are beer, teas and light pasta…
Makassar
This popular club draws a loyal young crowd with its DJs and bands from Jakarta and its regular drink promotions. Things start to kick off after 1am on…
Haiphong
The coffee, done loads of ways, and free wi-fi is lapped up by grizzled regulars and Haiphong trendies alike. There are several similar places along this…
Nha Trang
On a busy corner plot, head here for a hit-and-run juice (there are 20 different flavours), a sparkling tea or yoghurt drink. It's run by a friendly young…
Ho Chi Minh City
For excellent views in the city centre, stop by Saigon Saigon for a drink around dusk. This fancy bar has live music, cool breezes and a casually upscale…
Hiroshima
A reliable Irish-style pub with a welcoming Irish expat manager, good beer, good food and occasional live music. It draws a mixed crowd of expats and…
Mongolia
The youngsters patronise this place, which has a small disco upstairs from a restaurant. Off the street that runs west from the northwest corner of the…
Dili
Cheap Bintang beer and live music draws the expat crowds to this rooftop bar and restaurant on Friday nights in particular. The views over Dili are…
Nha Trang
A sleek, stylish new lounge bar with hip neon lighting and white seating. Its elevated deck is the perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail or glass of chilled…
Vung Tau
Over on Back Beach, this bar catches the sea breeze and has chill-out zones and a pool table. It serves Russian food and has the city's best vodka…
Padang
Teebox is a fairly tacky entertainment complex with a bar, DJs, bands, karaoke, pool tables and restaurants, but it's an option if you're looking to kick…
Siargao
A motley mix of locals, expats and travellers get down and dirty on, appropriately enough, a dirt dance floor. Tuesday and Friday nights are most…
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