Must-see nightlife in Southeast Asia

  • View Point Cafe

    Ko Kut

    Not as grungy as nearby local bars, View Point has a fabulous location and a deck where you can dangle your legs over the river. There's good espresso…

  • Macallum Connoisseurs

    George Town

    Since it roasts its own beans and trains baristas at this giant warehouse space, you can rely on the place for a decent cup of coffee. On the menu are…

  • Johnny Moon Cafe

    North Luzon

    'Johnny Moon' is a play on Juan Luna, the renowned Filipino artist whose bold replica works decorate the interior of this cafe inside the La Tabacalera…

  • Hub

    Chiang Khong

    The Hub is attached to the next-door Funky Box hostel: the Belgian and Thai owners serve Belgian beers and reasonable cocktails (from 140B). There's also…

  • Warmup Cafe

    Chiang Mai

    A Nimmanhaemin survivor, cavernous Warmup has been rocking since 1999, attracting a young, trendy and beautiful crowd as the evening wears on. Hip-hop…

  • Local Brewpub

    Siem Reap

    Sitting pretty at the end of a popular guesthouse lane, Local Brewpub draws a local and visiting crowd thanks to its impressive range of craft and…

  • After 8

    Yangon

    Specialising in cocktails and shots, After 8 is about the most sophisticated of the five after-dark drinking-and-partying venues clustered around the 4th…

  • Home Cocktail

    Siem Reap

    With drinks starting at US$1.50, this is surely a leading candidate for the cheapest cocktail bar in town. It's also noteworthy as one of the few bars in…

  • E Plaza

    Semarang

    Semarang can be lacking when it comes to nightlife, but this popular complex, right by the Simpang Lima square, contains an upmarket club, cinema and…

  • Handlebar

    Manila

    The motif is Harley at this expat fave, which boasts a big screen for watching sport, and a justifiably popular nightly barbecue under the big tree in…

  • Rise Rooftop

    Chiang Mai

    This chic rooftop bar is great for cocktails and chillin' by the infinity pool, which is encased in translucent glass and glows brightly after dark thanks…

  • Brewery Gastropub

    Iloilo

    Nearly 100 imported beers, plus several craft brews on tap, are available at this contemporary spot close to SM Mall and Smallville. It has an interesting…

  • Backstage Bar

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Chinatown's veteran gay bar has found new life in a converted Neil Rd shophouse, complete with snug alfresco courtyard and a splash of Broadway posters…

  • Paradise Bar

    Dong Hoi

    Make your way to the top floor of this new riverside hotel for the best views in Dong Hoi. Funky colourful stools provide a front row seat of all the…

  • Sky Bar

    Balikpapan

    Take the elevator to the 8th floor of the Hotel Gran Senyiur for awesome rooftop views from the Sky Bar. Drink prices aren't completely stratospheric …

  • Kalimantan

    Sanur

    This veteran boozer has an old South Pacific thatched charm and is one of several casual bars on this street. Enjoy cheap drinks under the palms in the…

  • Coastes

    Sentosa Island

    More family friendly than many of the other beach venues, Coastes has picnic tables on the palm-studded sand and sun loungers (S$22) by the water. Feeling…

  • Red Bull Bar

    Luang Prabang

    One of the late-night haunts for locals and foreigners alike thanks to one of the very few pool tables in town. Get here early if you are hoping for a…

  • MavRx Coffee Apothecary

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Get your daily caffeine injection at this monochromatic hole-in-the-wall coffee dispensary. The La Marzocco espresso machine gleams on the bench, and the…

  • Lucy's Sports Bar

    Vung Tau

    With a busy pool table, a great sea-facing terrace and a sociable vibe, Lucy's is great for a drink if you've just hopped off the ferry. Head here for…

  • Oscar's

    Malapascua Island

    Named in honour of Oscar Wilde, this stylish bar has fine views over the ocean, smart rattan seating and a devilish drinks menu that includes great…

  • Ave

    Kanchanaburi

    This little spot with great people-watching seats eschews the cheap-drinks, loud-music standard for this area and instead provides dozens of craft beers,…

  • Loveshack Skybar

    Surabaya

    On the top floor of the designer MaxOne hotel is this cool rooftop bar that's the perfect spot to enjoy a balmy evening with a cold drink in hand. There's…

  • Mango Sq

    Cebu City

    Mango Sq is a somewhat notorious collection of bars and nightclubs conveniently located just off Fuente Osmeña. The names change but you can reliably find…

  • Quy Nhon Sports Bar

    Quy Nhon

    Aussie-owned sports bar in the south of town offering Rooster and East West craft beers, with a lively street terrace and roof bar with sea views. The…

  • Maolin Tavern

    Luang Prabang

    A popular spot in the heart of the old town, this bar draws a local crowd thanks to a diverse selection of international beers, including some potent…

  • Commé

    Banglamphu

    The knot of vintage motorcycles is your visual cue, but most likely you'll hear Commé before you see it. A staple nightlife option for local hipsters,…

  • Chookies Beer Garden

    Tam Coc

    The comfy deckchairs and rustic shared tables at Chookies Beer Garden are the place to be after a day boating or mountain biking around the Tam Coc and…

  • Ark Bar

    Ko Samui

    Drinks are dispensed from the multicoloured bar to an effusive crowd, guests recline on loungers on the beach, and the party is on day and night, with…

  • Zion Club

    Kuala Lumpur

    This slick club has three separate spaces where DJs pump out dance and house, hip-hop and reggae until the early hours. The reggae bar happy hour runs…

  • Juice House

    An Bang Beach

    Excellent juices, smoothies, salads and panini sandwiches are the highlights at this relaxed spot owned and operated by a switched-on young woman from the…

  • Sound of Silence

    An Bang Beach

    For excellent coffee (from 30,000d), Sound of Silence combines surefire barista skills with a rustic garden setting and ocean views. Fresh coconuts and…

  • Social Club Saigon

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Overlooking District 3 from the 24th floor, this is a prime spot for a stylish sundowner: happy hour is a very generous triple hour whammy, from 5pm to…

  • Red Lion Beer Garden

    South-Central Vietnam

    Quite the find in sleepy Dong Ha, this cosmopolitan, brick-lined pub-style restaurant features cold Heineken beer on tap, a surprising range of imported…

  • The Beach Bar

    Ao Nang

    Kick back in comfortable green and rattan lounges and watch the sun set at this beach-facing chill-out bar at the southern end of Ao Nang. It's part of Ao…

  • White Marble

    Hoi An

    This wine bar/restaurant in historic premises has an unmatched selection of wines; many are available by the glass. Lunch and dinner tasting menus cost…

  • Taps Beer Bar

    Kuala Lumpur

    Taps specialises in ale from around the world, with some 80 different microbrews on rotation, 14 of them on tap. There's also a menu of Malay- and…

  • Wine 'O Clock

    Siem Reap

    This 24hr cafe-bar never closes, so you can find a food or drink fix any time of day or night. As the name suggests, there is a huge wine selection here…

  • Pickled Parrot

    Phnom Penh

    This friendly spot with air-con, big screens, a pool table and cheap drinks is one of the few bars in town where you can wash up any time of the day and…

  • Happy Damrei

    Phnom Penh

    This cool little cafe is the epicentre of board games in Phnom Penh and has everything from classics such as Risk and Cluedo to contemporary offerings…

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