Melaka City
Melaka's only true exponent of third-wave coffee, this diminutive cafe in the Kampung Jawa district is associated with the popular Daily Fix in Jonker St…
Must-see nightlife in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Kuala Lumpur
This is about as close as you can get to eyeballing the upper levels of the Petronas Towers from a bar. The stellar views are complemented by sleek…
Chinatown & the CBD
Jekyll & Hyde splits itself into two spaces – buzzing back bar and milder-mannered front space tailored for more tranquil tête-à-têtes. Whichever you…
Malaysia
North of Curve mall, Closer is a masterclass in minimalist design, with a bare concrete and monochrome aesthetic. All the better for you to focus on the…
Chinatown & the CBD
The only section of this private members' club you can access without parting with a whole lotta cash, Clan Cafe is worth stopping in for a drink amid…
Singapore
In a black-and-white colonial bungalow on verdant grounds, this cafe-bar-restaurant is ideal for unhurried idling. It's like a hipster op shop, packed…
Kuala Lumpur
On the 59th floor of the Banyan Tree hotel, this is currently reigning champ for KL's loftiest rooftop bar. Off course, it's all about the views here,…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Red neon warmly declares 'Glad you came up' at upbeat Loof, its name the Singlish mangling of the word 'roof'. Sit on the leafy rooftop deck and look out…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Don't let the unassuming facade of this shophouse fool you, follow the just audible thumping beat and look for the Morse code on the pillar till you find…
Johor Bahru
Elevating the usual chai walla (tea seller) stall, this drinks cafe has made its home in a trendy, all-black, double-storey shipping container, with…
George Town
With a hidden location behind an unmarked door – ask at the nearby Good Friends Club – and a unique marketing angle (it claims to be an 'overpriced pin…
George Town
George Town is crazy about speakeasies, epitomised by this well-hidden bar. To find it, locate Hold Up Coffee Shop, then proceed through the giant orange…
Sentosa Island
The W Singapore's hotel bar is glam and camp, with suspended egg-shaped pods, gold footrests and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out at palms and pool…
Kuala Lumpur
Set in a remodelled shophouse on hip Jln Mesui, Feeka serves espresso and cold brew with optional extras of syrup infusions, oat milk and almond milk. It…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Leave the frenetic energy of Little India behind as you ascend the stairs to this colonial India–inspired cocktail bar atop carnivore heaven Meatsmith…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Rising above the glut of mediocre Boat Quay bars, this discerning rooftop hang-out delivers a panorama guaranteed to loosen jaws. Scan skyline and river…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Oenophiles love this savvy wine store and bar at Robertson Quay. The team works closely with winemakers across the world, which means no intermediary…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
This sprawling microbrewery and restaurant offers a variety of beers brewed on-site. The India Pale Ale is the most popular, but those with adventurous…
Singapore
The place to be seen to 'tea', this bright and airy lobby lounge, with poolside terrace, is the perfect spot to end a day of Orchard Rd shopping. The…
Singapore
Tucked away at the back of homewares haven House of AnLi, and bathed in natural light from stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, is this intimate European…
Little India & Kampong Glam
If you’re after some hard liquor and only bourbon will do, pull up a stool at a rusty drum and start working your way through the Beast’s grandiose…
Chinatown & the CBD
Operated by a sister and brother team who took the reins from their grandfather, this humble drink stall has a menu that reads more like it's from a…
Kuching
Every emerging Southeast Asian city needs a decent rooftop bar, and the ritzy Sky Lounge provides superb river views as sleepy afternoons slowly merge…
Singapore
With its pedestrian sidewalk location and terraced seating, this Parisian style cafe is the perfect ringside spot to watch the masses strutting up and…
Kuala Lumpur
Perceiving a gap in the market, English owner Paul James opened this bar dedicated to craft beer. Choose from over 30 beers sourced from Japan, the US,…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Famous the world over, the Raffles Hotel's Long Bar is the very place that bartender Ngiam Tong Boon invented the now legendary Singapore Sling in 1915…
Chinatown & the CBD
Look for the bottle-shaped lights and Free the Robot signage, swing open the door and dive into this affable, oft-damn-loud cocktail den, home to some of…
Singapore
Swaying palms, flickering tea lights, and no shortage of snug nooks and gazebos – no, you're not in Phuket, you're at one of Singapore's best-kept secrets…
Singapore
Canary-yellow sofas, artificial turf and the sound of humming traffic and screeching birds – this alfresco bar hovers high above frenetic Orchard Rd. It's…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Take on rush-hour commuters to find this intimate bar hidden in Raffles Place MRT; head to exit C and look for the fish head with legs (geddit?) sign next…
Kuala Terengganu
One of Kuala Terengganu's best coffee joints, Star Anise extracts a fine espresso and concocts several flavoured variations of coffee for those with a…
Chinatown & the CBD
A cafe run by Singapore's three-time (and counting) barista champion Ryan Tan equals silky smooth lattes every time you visit. The food, a selection of…
Ipoh
Allegedly the originator of Ipoh's famous white coffee, this hectic kedai kopi (coffee shop) pours an excellent brew (coffee from RM1.40) while food…
Kuala Lumpur
The kind of bar in which colonial planters would have knocked back G&Ts, this retro watering hole (in business since 1921) oozes nostalgia. The bar is…
Melaka City
You'll almost certainly have to queue to score a table in this retro-styled cafe, which is located behind a Chinatown souvenir and clothing shop. Though…
Miri
The hippest – and often the loudest – venue in Miri's Marina Parkcity neighbourhood, Alice in Borneoland alternates between a cool spot for an evening…
Kuala Lumpur
One of the better bars and eateries on TREC's Electric Blvd is so-called for its nightly transformation from gastro-bar to live music club. It's a…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Touted as one of the hottest clubs in Shanghai, Bar Rouge is now unleashing its glitz and glamour on Singapore. The skyline views from its 71st-floor…
Kuching
Formerly known as the Tiger Garden – look for the neon sign – the corner-located Bear Garden is a good spot for the first (well-priced) beer of the…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Party like it's 2099 at this skyscraping club, with its futuristic mix of digital installations, virtual avatars, interactive floor show and top DJ talent…
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