Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Ronin hides its talents behind a dark, tinted-glass door. Walk through and the Brutalist combo of grey concrete, exposed plumbing and low-slung lamps…
Must-see nightlife in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Singapore's first spritz bar and grill serves up an impressive smack-yourself-in-the-face vista of the Marina Bay skyline. Inside, the cathedral-esque…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
When you're 'on fleek' you're at the pinnacle and this shrine to hip-hop is just that. Tiny compared to neighbouring Clarke Quay megaclubs, Fleek packs a…
Kuching
The designers of this repurposed barber's salon made use of the original tiled floor, the mirrors and even old hairdryers to create a suitably hip hangout…
Kuala Lumpur
Showcasing the products of Belgium brewery Delirium alongside other international craft beers, this cafe-bar has a large terrace overlooking Symphony Lake…
Ipoh
Ipoh's hipster hang-out par excellence is housed in an early-20th-century shophouse, adorned with mannequins, retro lamps and other regalia of yesteryear…
Black Bean Coffee & Tea Company
Kuching
The aroma of freshly ground coffee assaults the senses at this tiny shop, believed by many to purvey Kuching’s finest brews. Specialities, roasted daily,…
George Town
Fronting the hip China House, this buzzing cafe pours excellent espresso-based coffees and serves a full menu of cakes and meals aimed at adventurous…
Kota Kinabalu
There's much to like about this cavernous coffee shop, strewn with rattan and bamboo furniture: the quality of the beans, a chilled environment in which…
George Town
Plastic tables and chairs appear every evening on the street in front of this backstreet beer and wine shop, crowded with grizzled regulars and…
Kuala Lumpur
An incredible survivor of the KL gay scene since the 1980s, Blue Boy has undergone a makeover to emerge as a surprisingly stylish but still trashily fun…
Taiping
Catering to hip, laptop-wielding locals, Double Tap has a warehouse aesthetic (bare brick, beamed ceiling) and serves Western-style coffee (at Western…
George Town
Plant yourself in a vintage sofa at this fun Chinese retro-themed bar, and opt for one of the cocktails revolving around local rum and ingredients such as…
Kuala Lumpur
Set in an airy prewar shophouse, VCR serves first-rate coffee, all-day breakfasts (RM19 to RM35) and desserts to a diverse crowd of backpackers and laptop…
George Town
Decorated with work by local artists and dangling Chinese lamps, this space serves exceptional coffee by day and hosts live music and social events by…
Kuala Lumpur
Run by a Spaniard and packed with KL's approving Spanish-speaking community, this is the real deal for tapas. It's a welcoming place for a solo meal or…
George Town
The open-air setting and relaxed vibe contrast with the rather grand building this bar is linked to. Pair your drink and alfresco views over the North…
Chinatown & the CBD
Offshoot of the legendary Bali bar, this standout, multilevel playground incorporates three spaces, all reached via a chequered stairwell pimped with…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Craft beer connoisseurs will be in hops heaven at this sleek brewhouse, the brainchild of Singapore's Little Island Brewing Co. Eyes are immediately drawn…
Singapore
As discreet as bars come, this hidden Japanese izakaya-inspired watering hole is accessed through a ground floor black door or via the better-lit Uma Uma…
Chinatown & the CBD
Two indoor bars and two alfresco palm-fringed courtyards is what you get at Singapore's best-loved gay drinking hole. Especially heaving on Friday and…
Chinatown & the CBD
Head to this hawker-centre stall for a top selection of ever-changing craft and premium draught beers from around the world. A few food stalls stay open…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Once you're filled to the brim with hawker delights, head to this drinks stall for a cup of ginger tea to help digest. Watch as the tea is repeatedly…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
In a country obsessed with unique selling points, this one takes the cake – no, keg. Laying claim to being the world's highest 'urban craft brewery',…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Granted, the prices are exorbitant, but there's something undeniably fabulous about an afternoon cocktail at Raffles. The hotel is currently under…
Chinatown & the CBD
After checking out Yong Siak St’s hip shops, dive into 40 Hands for a killer caffeine rush. Pimped with funky murals and exposed pipes, it’s one of the…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Druggists is indeed addictive for beer aficionados. Its 23 taps pour a rotating selection of craft brews from cognoscenti favourites like Denmark's…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
The Ritz-Carlton's plush, posh lounge keeps afternoons fabulous with its superlative high tea. Book ahead (two days for weekdays, a week or two for…
1-Altitude Rooftop Gallery & Bar
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Wedged across a triangle-shaped deck 282m above street level, this is the world's highest alfresco bar, its 360-degree panorama taking in soaring towers,…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
While Kinki's restaurant is justifiably known for its sushi, it's the rooftop bar one floor up that takes the cake. Pimped with graffiti panels and video…
Kuala Lumpur
The interior design of this cocktail-bar-restaurant hybrid is a colourful mash-up of traditional Oriental tea house and louche boudoir, providing a…
Melaka City
It's difficult to differentiate what's purely decorative and what's for sale in this hybrid vintage shop and cafe inside an old shophouse. There are…
Singapore
A perfect spot to perch after a trip to nearby Pulau Ubin. This rustic, shed-like, microbrewery serves six in-house brews as well as international craft…
Singapore
Sitting pretty on the lower floor of a revamped heritage bungalow, Wildseed is a quaint cafe by day, languid drinking spot by night. Previously part of…
Melaka City
Owner Bob Teng offers nearly everything that caters to travellers' needs here, from budget rooms (from RM50), bicycle and scooter rental to bus tickets,…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Soft jazz, beautiful views of the surrounding skyline and scores of vintage enamel advertising signs from around the world make this intimate space a…
Kuala Lumpur
Zouk remains one of KL's premier dance clubs, with its Main Room space reverberating to electro, techno and trance. Wear your flashiest threads (no T…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Pouring possibly the most affordable glass of wine in town (S$6), Ginett has garnered a large following of wine lovers who enjoy a decent glass of cheap…
Kuala Lumpur
Offering a mind-boggling range of more than 400 teas and infusions, this KL offshoot of the original Singaporean TWG is a luxurious place to refresh…
Chinatown & the CBD
Hailing from beer-loving Australia, Little Creatures brewery has recently entered Singapore's burgeoning craft beer scene. Setting up shop in a heritage…
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