Prachuap Khiri Khan
The self-professed espresso studio, Cro-magnon does much more than just coffee: there's also ice-cream sundaes and kakigōri, the Japanese shaved-ice…
Must-see nightlife in Southeast Asia
Kuala Lumpur
No need for you to strip off – that's taken care of by some hunky topless male bar tenders on Friday and Saturday nights, when this cosy cocktail bar…
Balikpapan
Our favourite Ruko Bandar music bar, intimate RPM (Retro People of Music) has live music most nights on the ground-floor stage and DJs on the 3rd floor…
Nha Trang
This shorefront microbrewery has it all – you can cool off in the swimming pool or enjoy the sea breeze before sampling one of the seven craft brews,…
Vang Vieng
At the time of writing, Sakura was one of the most popular bars in Vang Vieng, with the largest crowds and loudest music. Expect a raucous night with shot…
Kuala Lumpur
For a quick pitstop while browsing Bukit Bintang's malls, this friendly cafe with outside seating is a good choice. It serves freshly baked bread and…
Ko Pha-Ngan
A blue pool looks out onto a delicious spot on the sand where trance beats shake the graffitied walls, with drum 'n bass coming into its own during the…
Coron Town
Open to the street with a mini thatch-roofed 'cabana' bar, No Name has more character than other spots. Cheap drinks and happy hour sees P40 rum and Cokes…
Phnom Penh
Located on the 24th floor, this open-air venue is the dry-season venue of choice for big breezes and bigger views. The menu includes cocktails, wine by…
Nha Trang
Yes, the name's a tad cheesy but the craic is strong at this bohemian hole-in-the-wall cafe-bar on a little alley near the night market. Run by friendly…
Northeastern Thailand
Selling great coffee, homemade cookies and muffins, a few sandwiches, and bags of rice (!), this modern yet rustic-feeling cafe is perfect for an espresso…
Kuala Lumpur
This sophisticated wine and cocktail bar is the first space you'll encounter out of the lift to the collection of bars and restaurants that make up Troika…
Mataram
This hipstery little coffee bar does everything from cold drips to caramel lattes. The brews are local, strong, and you can buy the beans afterwards. Also…
Tra Vinh
The biggest and brashest of the beer gardens on this lively night strip of restaurants and bars, King Beer serves lashings of cheap beer and screens…
Ho Chi Minh City
One of the city's very few openly gay bars, drawing a loyal crowd of locals with a fun, welcoming vibe. There's plenty going on, with quiz nights, DJs on…
Pattaya
There are a few live-music venues mixed in with the tourist tat on Walking St, but Hot Tuna consistently has the best cover bands. They take requests for…
Dili
The super-friendly baristas at Timor-Leste's first speciality coffee shop transform house-roasted Timorese beans into perfect flat whites, iced lattes, or…
Ko Phi-Phi
Slinky is still the best fire show on Ao Lo Dalam and still the beach dancefloor of the moment. Expect throbbing bass, buckets of liquor (from 350B) and…
Phnom Penh
Secondhand clothes and first-rate cocktails join forces at this tiny vintage shop on an up-and-coming alleyway that masquerades as an urban street bar…
Bukit Peninsula
Just in case Jimbaran Bay wasn't inviting enough, this beach bar has a long pool bordering the sand. It's rather upmarket: you can rent a comfy lounger…
Cat Ba Island
For a cheap and cheerful night out, with pretty great views of Cat Ba Town's harbour, head to this strip of open-air bia hoi (draught beer) stalls. Food…
Ao Nang
Roots, rock and reggae – the three Rs of live music are covered at this sublimely chill bar on the main road to Krabi. There are happy-hour cocktails …
Ko Pha-Ngan
A restaurant by day and a eardrum bursting bar-cum-club at night famed for its fire shows and young, energetic crowd. If you're in town outside of Full…
Vientiane
Sleazy and smoky, watch Vientiane's nocturnal population emerge from the shadows like vampires as you park yourself at the bar. It often stays open later…
Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf
Right by the beach, Raya Coffee is an air-conditioned haven to beat the heat and indulge in pretty cakes, pastries and iced drinks. Flower arrangements…
Ho Chi Minh City
Fine whisky, good cocktails and local craft beer all appeal at this sophisticated bar a short hop from Pham Ngu Lao. It's also a top spot to purchase…
Bukit Lawang
For something different, check out this cafe that's built within a natural grotto, with murals on the walls and strong Gayo Aceh coffee and cheap beers…
Ha Giang Province
A cosy coffee shop popular among locals and domestic tourists. Come for super-strong coffee drinks and tasty smoothies. Its convenient location near…
North Sumatra
This cool little cafe plays local indie music and serves excellent coffee using beans sourced locally (and from across Indonesia), made by friendly…
Koh Rong
Killer drinks and groovy tunes are the hallmarks of this convivial gathering spot, popular with expats and tourists alike. Positively beautiful breakfasts…
Yangon
Recharge at this contemporary-styled cafe serving excellent coffee, iced tea and Dutch beer along with tasty-but-pricey snacks and pastries. It's near the…
Ko Kut
Across the river from Hat Khlong Chao, Sunset Bar is a favourite with locals and expats at sunset and beyond. It's a rustic place with views over the…
Trat
An eclectic crew of locals and expats gather at this cubbyhole corner bar, with wooden furniture and a retro 1970s and '80s soundtrack. It's a great…
George Town
Buried in the middle of China House is this intimate, grown-up wine and cocktail bar, with moody lighting and an impressive battalion of spirits lined up…
Northern Laos
There is some life beyond the dodgy and dark nightclubs in Sainyabuli and it comes in the form of a pair of lively beer gardens on the banks of the Nam…
Phnom Penh
A long-running bar on this popular street, Liquid has cheap drinks, an even cheaper happy hour and a popular pool table. There are some great tunes…
Manila
A happening bar where, once the evening wears on, bartenders mount the bar and pour house-made rum down punters' throats as the crowd jiggles to fun party…
Mae Sot
This amenable bar is probably the most foreigner-friendly place to drink in Mae Sot, with beers, shots, cocktails, a mellow music selection and a laid…
George Town
An oasis of spiritual calm, this outlet for a Taiwanese Buddhist group's teachings is a wonderful place to revive in hushed surroundings over a pot of…
Manila
Reminiscent of a hipster bar in Portland, Big Bad Wolf is split over two levels with comfy couches, a cool soundtrack and blackboard menus with an…
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