Vientiane
Overlooking mother Mekong, a cast of locals, expats, bar girls and travellers assembles at this tin-roofed, wood-raftered watering hole to gaze at the…
Must-see nightlife in Southeast Asia
West Sumatra
De Kock has a smoky salon atmosphere that's popular with both locals and tourists who come here for beers and a mixture of Western pub food (pizzas, steak…
Pulau Langkawi
A soft sand floor, overhanging palm trees, great coffee and a fine breakfast menu (including spectacular waffles with mango and coconut cream) make this…
Chinatown
There's little original about this retro Chinese-themed refurbished shophouse on Soi Nana, but a good selection of craft beer, inventive cocktails and…
Northern Laos
This is where it's at in Udomxai; a lively wooden and bamboo beer garden that draws a young crowd to quaff Beerlao by the crate. A decent selection of Lao…
Little India & Kampong Glam
This upstairs cocktail den is as small as it is hugely popular, so call ahead if heading in later in the week. If you're lucky you'll be sitting at the…
Phnom Penh
Suspendered bartenders whip up craft cocktails and deliver them to guests seated at plush leather couches in this slick riverfront bar, which hides behind…
Hoi An
Craft beers from around Vietnam are the attraction at this new Hoi An bar, but don't be surprised if you linger for the tasty charcuterie and cheeseboards…
West Sumatra
This hip little cafe is an unexpected find along this dusty road, and makes a good place to sample local Kerinci beans. It does pour-over filter coffee as…
Yangon
About halfway down this street look for the profusion of greenery and you'll have located the Plant House Cafe. Living up to its name, the leafy theme is…
Malaysia
A pleasingly accurate rendition of a British country pub stands on the corner of Bukit Fraser's main roundabout, complete with fireplace, wood beams,…
Phnom Penh
This upstart craft brewery from a pair of Aussie and American expats makes nine of the tastiest beers in town. The tiny taproom is only open twice a week,…
Phnom Penh
This is one of the capital's more stylish brewpubs, offering a selection of local and regional craft brews and some high-octane cocktails, with two-for…
Labuan Bajo
Unwind over a couple of hours at this rustic, double-storey coffee house in Bajo's backstreets. Try Indonesian spiced coffee while challenging staff to a…
Phuket
This long-running open-air hang-out gazes over the sea just west of Rawai's pier and offers reasonably priced beers and cocktails, as well as coffee,…
Jakarta
Behind the bland wall facing a side street, this bar is a fine place to retreat for an evening. You can chill in the woodsy air-con lounge or take in the…
Manila
Manila's most famous dive bar has been around since 1999. All sorts of characters show up to sit on second-hand furniture, swap yarns and listen to…
Ko Pha-Ngan
There are few better ways to unwind at the end of a Ko Pha-Ngan day than watching the sun slide into an azure sea from this bar on the northwest sands of…
Vang Vieng
If you want to recapture the spirit of Va Va Vang Vieng before the clampdown on the town's formerly raucous party scene, the Jungle Project parties are…
Bangkok
If ‘Chinese pawn shop’ can be considered a legitimate design theme, then Post Bar has nailed it. The dark wood walls of this narrow, shophouse-bound bar…
Banglamphu
Located an ambivalent arm’s length from the hype of Th Khao San, Phra Nakorn Bar and Gallery is a home away from hovel for Thai students and arty types,…
El Nido
This should be your first stop on Lio Beach, not just for sunset drinks but also for the original bar food, all locally sourced (including from their…
Hanoi
Owner Pham Xuan Ly has lived on this block since 1950, and now runs one of Hanoi’s most traditional ruou (Vietnamese wine) bars. Kick off with the ginseng…
Iloilo
This local classic, a small well-kept spot with plastic chairs and tables, has been serving roasted Iloilo coffee since the 1940s. It's a refreshing…
Bangkok
This classy wine bar and restaurant sits on the 37th floor of the luxury Hotel Pullman and pairs lovely vistas of the city's skyline with your wine of…
Central Java
This eye-catching cafe, decorated with giant cartoons, is a popular place for a juice or coffee in the evening. For those wanting to try durian without…
Puerto Princesa
This is where a good chunk of Puerto goes at night. It’s a large open-air restobar with a billiard table, a giant outdoor TV showing sports, and cheap…
Melaka City
This cosy pub is staunchly unhip and all the more enjoyable for it, especially for older visitors. At weekends there's live blues and rock, often with…
Brunei Darussalam
Ignore the gimmicky toffee nut latte and various flavoured syrups and go for an affogato, espresso or flat white in surroundings of British culinary…
Nong Khiaw
Chilled Q sits on the main road with an ox-blood, rattan interior, a little roof terrace, good tunes and a friendly owner. Cocktails are 35,000K to 40…
Sumatra
In a town where a beer isn’t always easy to find, this spot is a bit of an oasis, opening up to a smart, leafy decor where you can prop up a stool at the…
Bangkok
Up on the 39th floor of a business district high-rise, this hip nightclub spans a lounge, bar and restaurant, and has a dance floor that could potentially…
Bukit Peninsula
A relaxed cafe-bar sitting on a cliff away from other cafe spots, with stunning views. One area is perched on a gigantic mushroom of concrete atop a rock…
Ko Samet
Cheerily fronted by burning torches and Thai flags, this bar sits at the eastern end of the island's busiest beach, away from the most crowded parts. It's…
Battambang
A sophisticated Battambang outpost of one of Siem Reap's most popular cocktail bars, Miss Wong is situated in a characterful old shophouse on St 2 and…
Western Visayas
This bar offers beautiful sunset views and sports on a large flat-screen TV. It's part of the highly recommended Anchor Bay Watersports, and will satisfy…
Chau Doc
Cafe by day, serving original Vietnamese coffees brewed by experienced baristas, it turns bar by night and offers a great range of craft beers from…
Dumaguete
This hopping late-night beach bar offers riotous DJs and live party music, mostly electronic dance music, from its concert stage. Expect a young crowd and…
Hue
One part beer bar and one part cafe, this spacious spot with rustic wooden furniture, a short walk from Hue's backpacker strip, is a good location to meet…
Battambang
Long-running Madison Pub may no longer occupy the strategic corner it once did, but it remains one of the best late-night bars in Battambang thanks to the…
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