Must-see nightlife in Central Asia

Marifat Restaurant

Tajikistan

A bit of fun in a city without too much of a nightlife culture, this cafe transforms into a karaoke bar from 9pm.

City Pub

Ashgabat

Though looking nothing like one, a ‘real British pub’ has found its way to Central Asia. It's often empty though, with televisions providing the only…

Cafe Güneş

Ashgabat

In a courtyard behind the Hotel Daýhan, this place serves up the cheapest beer in town and does tasty kebabs, with outdoor tables and a friendly…

Iceberg Bar

Ashgabat

This tranquil beer garden, located behind the circus, serves up frothy pints of local beer and sticks of shashlyk. It's known locally as Berk Bar, named…