Papua
Sip on fresh coconut water at this scenic overlook of Teluk Imbi and the dramatic cliffs plunging toward it. It's a nice way to break up the drive if you…
Must-see nightlife in Southeast Asia
Sapa
Owned by a Hanoi artist, this atmospheric thatched hut ticks all the boxes with reggae, table football, shisha and ice-cold Bia Lao Cai. A great…
Dalat
Opened in 2019, this two-storied bar offers a dozen craft beers on tap, mostly from Saigon's Rooster Beers, along with bottles from Belgium, Germany and…
Davao
One of the city's coffee culture pioneers and purveyor of durian-flavoured coffee drinks. Cosy and good food and pastry selection. A few other cafes are…
Mui Ne
Spacious pub run by a very hospitable English-Swedish team with a dartboard, quality pool table and tasty Euro comfort grub. There's a yard out the back…
Ipoh
In a neighbourhood that fills to bursting with lunchtime crowds, antique-styled Chinese cafe Jié stands out for its rich, sweet version of traditional…
Ko Lanta
The Monday-night live reggae session (in high season) at this ramshackle joint has become famous across Lanta (they put on rock bands sometimes too), but…
Medan
With its long and glamorous list of cocktails (135,000Rp) and equally glamorous people, swanky Traders is the place to be seen in Medan. There are cold…
Phnom Penh
A popular retro club spinning some older dance tunes, from the ’90s to the ’00s, and even back to the ’80s. Popular with a slightly older crowd who want…
Chiang Rai
Flying the Rasta flag in Chiang Rai, the Peace House has a pool table, live music a few nights a week, a mellow vibe and a shady garden that's popular…
Baguio
A decades-old institution that draws a nice mix of tourists, expats, local students and random barflies. Some of the speciality drinks will, in no…
Mae Hong Son Province
A family-friendly cafe – paints for the kids – with sofas and comfy leather seats that offer good river views. It does coffee and smoothies as well as…
Yangon
One of the more appealing watering holes of the Yaw Min Gyi district is this modern bar with sports playing on three TV screens plus a projector. There's…
Kanchanaburi
Serious about coffee, this small, quiet, owner-managed shop just up from the Thailand-Burma Railway Center brings in new beans from new places (Laos to…
Yangon
This small club, beneath Roof Alchemy, is currently one of Yangon's most progressive dance spots hosting DJs playing techno, EDM and hip-hop. Admission…
Surabaya
Popular with all, this large upmarket pub-club, which has been going for years, has live music and a DJ every night. There's a full bar, but drinks are…
Manila
Erra's is your classic Southeast Asian streetside shack luring folk from all corners of the galaxy to quaff cheap San Miguel and – as its quirky name…
West Sumatra
This excellent coffee shop gives Sungai Penuh a cool, urban touch. Here you can sample quality beans from all over Sumatra and beyond, and there’s local…
Malang
A popular hang-out for the young and cool of Malang is this corner cafe with stained-wood furnishings. It serves a wide range of local coffees and…
Manila
Next door to Big Sky Mind, Craft Coffee Revolution is everything a coffee house should be, with wooden-crate furniture where patrons can enjoy single…
Gili Trawangan
The name says it all. All types of seating can be found right on the beach. Large trees offer shade by day while the restful swish of the surf calms the…
Ho Chi Minh City
On a little lane in the buzzing area southwest of the Fine Arts Museum this vibrant little roastery serves up a mean espresso or flat white. There's a…
Mekong Delta
With a leafy green courtyard, comfy chairs on the patio and a tranquil water feature, this is one of the nicest cafes in which to savour a ca phe sua da …
Iloilo
If you like wild evenings, or at least the occasional pyjama or foam party, Zyron, at the western end of the Esplanade, is your place. You can't miss it:…
Ko Samui
Serving excellent coffee and delicious artisan bread and pastries baked on-site, this hip, little coffee shop, decked out in gorgeous dark wood, also has…
Manila
Upstairs from Finders Keepers, this industrial-chic club has DJs spinning quality electronic music and hip-hop, minus the cheese. Draws a younger crowd.
Ko Samui
Way down on the south shore at Ao Bang Kao, this fun beachside bar really comes alive on Saturdays at 5pm when a live DJ and the occasional fire show…
Chiang Rai
For a Thai-style night out on the town, consider this lively place. There's no English-language sign, but follow the live music and look for the knot of…
Ko Tao
Rivalling Fizz for its entrancing sunset visuals and relaxing mood, Maya has nightly DJs and party nights. Make a move for a beach lounger and stay put.
Ko Pha-Ngan
High up a road east of Ko Ma, the Three Sixty Bar does what it says on the packet, with splendid, wide-angle panoramic views that mean sunsets are killer…
Cebu City
Lively, popular lounge with emerging house DJ talent and EDM anthems that draw a cool young crowd. There's also live music some nights. Linx is in Mandaue…
Vigan
BarTech is conservative Vigan’s concession to nightlife. On the inside it resembles a New York lounge misplaced in Ilocos. Most nights you'll be serenaded…
Ubon Ratchathani
The craft beers are all imported from abroad rather than brewed locally, but this modern, family-run bar has up to 14 taps on the go at a time, and plenty…
Koh Rong
A self-styled, high-season-only 'pirate bar' on the far side of Sok San village, it spins groovy tunes and serves the best cocktails on the beach. Morning…
Kuala Lumpur
Buried at the eastern back of the market, this ramshackle, family-run cafe is the antithesis of third-wave coffee haunts. It's like a time capsule…
Ko Tao
Come sunset, sink into a green beanbag at the Fizz, order a designer cocktail and let the hypnotic surf and ambient music lull you into uberchill mode at…
Senggigi
A classic beach bar with multicolour beanbags and happy-hour prices that coincide with the sunset. The cocktails are exceptionally strong and there's also…
Ko Samui
Bar Solo's neat lines, bubbly party mood, expert DJs and evening drink specials lure in front-loaders preparing for a late, late night at the dance clubs…
Ao Nang
Sit at one of the breezy tables overlooking the beach, or perch at the long-tail-boat-shaped bar, to enjoy your sundowner at this mellow but popular place…
Melaka City
One of the businesses that kickstarted Melaka's current obsession with designer cafes, this attractive space behind a hybrid dress and tea shop is a good…
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