Must-see nightlife in Southeast Asia

  • Cocoon

    Kuta & Legian

    A huge pool with a view of Double Six Beach anchors this sort-of high-concept club (alcohol-branded singlets not allowed!), which has parties and events…

  • Tribu Kuridas

    Coron Town

    Tribu Kuridas lures backpackers with nightly live reggae, shooters (P150) and buckets of Long Island iced tea and other dangerous concoctions. It was the…

  • A150 Chinatown Bistro

    Yangon

    Offering a stylish alternative to the no-frills outdoor tables of the beer and barbecue joints further down 19th St is this retro-meets-contemporary cafe…

  • Envoy

    Yangon

    Climb the stairs to find this spacious multilevel bar and restaurant that evokes a postcolonial, tropical atmosphere. Order a house-infused gin and tonic…

  • Zag Club

    Hat Patong

    Packed-out Soi Paradise favourite Zag Club hosts fabulous, shimmering LGBT+ cabarets at midnight, 1.30am and at one or two other times. In between,…

  • Joe's Brew

    Manila

    This minute space is the taproom of one of Manila's leading craft brewers. Try the Fish Rider Pale Ale accompanied by brisket or poutine (French-Canadian…

  • Gravity Sky Lounge

    Makassar

    For the best views in the city, head to this sophisticated bar and restaurant on the 20th floor of Swissbel Hotel. A young crowd comes here for bar snacks…

  • Lava Lounge

    Ko Samui

    One of the better bars in Hat Lamai, Lava Lounge is a chilled-out spot with an invigorating menu of cocktails (99B to 150B), and a happy hour that runs…

  • Jack Doyle's Irish Pub

    Ko Samui

    Serving excellent pizza and showing live sporting events, this Irish pub has a jovial atmosphere and is a great spot to grab a lager and a game of pool…

  • La Roasteria

    Malaysia

    Western-style coffees come with a correspondingly high price tag at La Roasteria, but we still can't resist its iced coffee and banana-croissant pudding…

  • Newens

    Kuala Lumpur

    Serving the Maids of Honour egg tarts made famous by the UK-based tea shop of the same name, Newens offers a genteel place to indulge in afternoon tea …

  • Long’s Bar

    Siem Reap

    A great little bolt-hole hidden away among the lanes, Long's has some creative cocktails such as pomelo and basil infusion or ginger and lemongrass mojito…

  • Last Bar

    Railay

    This is a reliably packed-out multilevel tiki bar that rambles to the edge of the mangroves, with bunting, balloons and cushioned seats on one deck,…

  • Club Holic

    Cebu City

    Club Holic keeps the party flag flying high in Mango Sq, with DJs spinning EDM, R&B and house sounds to a young crowd. Yes it's a little seedy around the…

  • Epic

    Phnom Penh

    The superclub comes to Phnom Penh with the emergence of Epic. A huge warehouse space, its decor and design are anything but 'warehouse' with 3D mapping…

  • Blue Chilli

    Phnom Penh

    The owner of this long-running gay bar stages popular drag shows from Wednesday to Saturday nights at 11pm. Sunday and Monday are karaoke nights from 8pm…

  • Cafe Le Condor

    Con Dao Islands

    Hip cafe featuring lots of concrete and wood with well-selected music playlists of acoustic and indie Vietnamese artists. Serves the best speciality…

  • Saigon Soul Pool Party

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Cool beats, cold beers and a fun crowd of locals, expats and visitors all combine at the New World Saigon Hotel on Saturday afternoons from late November…

  • Palace Pool Club

    Manila

    Hot club in the Fort known for its Vegas-style pool parties. Draws live music acts and has an attached microbrewery/bar overlooking the pool. It's under…

  • Warung Pantai

    Kerobokan

    A bunch of drinking shacks line this inviting and uncrowded stretch of beach just north of the W Bali hotel including Pantai, which offers up cheap drinks…

  • Cocoon

    Vientiane

    Cocktail culture has arrived in Vientiane, and it takes the form of this dark, sleek, new bar concealed in a tiny side street. The signature drinks veer…

  • Cafe in Hit

    Labuan Bajo

    Labuan Bajo's answer to Starbucks, this casual coffee house serves ice-cold frappes alongside strong wi-fi. People-watch from above the street or browse…

  • The Rabbit Hole

    Phu Quoc Island

    Enter the rabbit hole and, like Alice, you may lose track of time. A great little bar with a happy hour from 3pm to 7pm, plus classic pub pursuits like…

  • The View

    Medan

    Head up to the top floor of the Grand Swiss five-star hotel for cocktails (from 97,000Rp), beers (48,000Rp) and shimmering city views. There's live music…

  • Pride Bar

    Ko Samui

    At the heart of Chaweng, this easygoing place with a modern interior attracts a mixed crowd of Thais and foreigners who entertain themselves playing darts…

  • Coachman Inn

    Singapore

    Peddling both local and Western dishes, this public bar and restaurant at the Changi Sailing Club offers a beautiful view of the Strait of Johor and Pulau…

  • Roemah Kayo

    West Sumatra

    A great spot to grab a quick coffee for the road is this 24-hour cafe that does V60 pour-overs and espresso using local beans. It shares space with Hotel…

  • The Square BBQ & Restaurant

    Mandalay

    Has live music of the pop and rock variety every night, staged in a pleasant outdoor-garden space strung with lights at night. A good selection of beer…

  • V Hangout

    Yangon

    While its sister business, the floating hotel Vintage Luxury Yacht, is no great shakes, there's little to fault V Hangout as a pleasant riverside bar –…

  • Illuzion

    Hat Patong

    Still the most popular of Patong's megaclubs, Illuzion is a multilevel mishmash of dance and gymnastics shows, international DJs, reggaeton nights, all…

  • Hallo Bar

    Pulau Tioman

    On the far side of the path from Nazri's II and towards the northern end of the beach at ABC, this tiny but popular open beach bar offers a three-beers…

  • Best Brew

    Sandakan

    This cosy harbour-view bar in Sandakan's top hotel features a few international beers, wine and decent cocktails as well as excellent snacks. There's a…

  • Anomali Coffee

    Ubud

    Local hipsters get their java from this place which is, well, from Java. Indonesia's answer to Starbucks takes its (excellent) coffee seriously and so…

  • Tree Bar

    The Southern Islands

    Travellers regularly perch at this locally owned tiki bar until late into the night, playing drinking games and sizing up who might be interested in a…

  • Ong Cao

    Ho Chi Minh City

    A hoppy cut above the backpacker bars lining Ð Bui Vien, Ong Cao is your best bet for craft brews in Pham Ngu Lao. Bar snacks, including cheese and…

  • Timber Hut

    Phuket Town

    Locals, expats and visitors have been packing out this two-floor pub-club nightly since 1989, downing beers and whisky while swaying to live-music acts…

  • Black Swan

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Was that Rita Hayworth? This art deco marvel is set inside a 1930s bank building. Hit the bustling ground-floor bar for happy-hour oysters (S$2) served…

  • Roost Juice Bar

    Johor Bahru

    A trendy and comfortable back-alley cafe/bar with retro furniture and laid-back staff, Roost is a cool spot in the colonial district. Beer is half the…

  • Luk Yu Tea House

    Kuala Lumpur

    On the Feast Floor of Starhill Gallery but away from the heady Feast Village area, the secluded Luk Yu offers fine Chinese and Taiwanese teas along with…

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