Malapascua Island
Hidden down a warren of lanes in the village behind Bounty Beach this low-key bar has a pool table, beer garden and draws a crowd of locals and dive…
Must-see nightlife in Southeast Asia
Sapa
The large upper terrace of this bar is a great corner of Sapa in which to pause and soak in the valley or, equally often, the wandering mist at eye level…
Kalimantan
Muse is the most sophisticated nightlife venue in central Samarinda, with several floors of karaoke, DJs and live bands, as well as a chilled rooftop…
Pulau Langkawi
Slightly more sophisticated than the average beachside beer bar, Thirstday boasts an open-air deck with uninterrupted sunset views and thoughtful mini…
Ko Chang
Ostensibly a fancy restaurant and cocktail bar on Kaibae's main street, Filou is locally regarded as the best place in these parts for live music, which…
Quy Nhon
This beachfront cafe based in a traditional Vietnamese wooden house (built in 1832) serves authentic Viet coffee, teas, snacks and juices. It's a great…
George Town
A serious venue for serious coffee drinkers, this attractive place brews its lattes with coveted beans from Malaysia and beyond, and serves some pristine…
Chau Doc
Sip a cocktail amid elegant Indochine surroundings at this atmospheric bar. The sophisticated establishment is not as expensive as it looks and there's a…
Ko Samet
On the sunset side of the island, this is a lovely sea-view restaurant perfect for a sundowner. You will need private transport to reach it, or it's a 2…
Boracay
This driftwood-and-thatch watering hole, which turns into a mini-disco as the night wears on, is popular with old-school expats. As they're a colourful…
Phnom Penh
This is no ordinary branch of Starbucks, but a flagship 'Reserve'. Make for the barista bar for small-batch coffees brewed in test tubes and served at…
Manila
Tasty craft beer brewed by next-door neighbour G-Point, served in an inviting open-air setting festooned with pics of old Manila. G-Point's full menu of…
Ko Samet
Location, location! On the sand, with tables and lounge mats, this place lives up to its name with welcoming staff, though it's 50B for a deck chair even…
Ko Pha-Ngan
With flip-flops on the walls, this popular beach bar on the sands of Thong Nai Pan has a fine beach perspective, cool swing benches, a pool table and a…
Around Manila
The best coffee and cafe experience in Subic. There's a full range of meals, including thin-crust pizzas, and it gets busy at lunch and dinner. Come early…
Chiang Mai
Open since 1985, Kafe is nonetheless a timeless place to sip a Singha and dig into classic Thai-style drinking snacks (mains 80B to 150B) such as deep…
Melaka City
Located near Kampung Chetti, this charmingly rustic cafe and secondhand bookshop is worth searching out. The owner takes his time making his hand-dripped…
Kuala Lumpur
An old-fashioned made with truffled honey, the classic 1916 recipe for the gin-based Aviation and a killer Daiquiri are on the menu at Troika Sky Dining's…
Siem Reap
Having expanded from Phnom Penh to Temple Town, Score! commands the entrance to Sok San Rd, beckoning sports fans with an inviting open plan and a…
Chiang Rai
This ‘drip bar’ treats local coffee beans with the utmost respect. Th Sankhongluang is a block south of Chiang Rai Technical College, about 1.2km from the…
Banglamphu
Located right in the middle of Th Khao San, this cavern-like dance hall hosts a good mix of locals and backpackers. Check the Facebook page for upcoming…
Boracay
Amid plenty of competition, Jonah's proudly boasts the best shakes on the island – the avocado and banana mix is sensational. Also has an extensive menu…
Phnom Penh
Self-described as a 'music and tapas' bar, the Doors is a sophisticated place with a long bar, mouth-watering Spanish bites (US$2 to US$5), expensive…
Cat Ba Island
This bar has a real vibe and goes until late most nights, making it probably the most popular nightspot in town. It comes fully equipped with pool tables…
Chiang Mai
Our vote for Chiang Mai's best juice shack. Tonnes of fresh fruit, heaps of delicious combinations, generous serves and all this for prices that are…
Chiang Rai Province
A pleasant cafe that offers coffees, teas, smoothies and simple Thai dishes. The big draw is the breezy terrace with fine views over the countryside south…
Pulau Tioman
Part of B&J Dive Centre, this popular beachside bar in ABC always attracts a crowd with reasonable prices and fun bar staff.
Siem Reap
A superstylin' gay bar that's metrosexual-friendly. The cocktails here are worth the stop, as is the regular drag show at 9.30pm. Happy hour runs from 5pm…
Manila
Gay-friendly O Bar has an infamous drag show and often gets raucous until the wee hours, especially on weekends. It's down an alley a little east of…
Sihanoukville
Jazz Rooms has embraced the changes happening in Sihanoukville by catering to the universally loved diversions of music and sports. Easily the best bet…
Puerto Princesa
A large place in the middle of town, Tiki heaves pretty much every night. It features bar games, beer buckets and revellers shimmying on the dance floor…
Ko Phi-Phi
Rivalling Slinky as the best beach dancefloor on Ko Phi Phi, Apache is perfect if you're after buckets of booze, gyrating bodies, fire shows and loud,…
George Town
Drag artists Dame Coco and Fenominah take to the floor at this lively gay-friendly DJ bar every Friday from around 11.30pm. Check their Facebook page for…
Leyte
A funky little cafe-bar built into the Superdome, popular with locals for a good coffee. In the evening it morphs into more of a bar with dangerously…
Phnom Penh
A friendly little local bar in the popular St 308. The drinks here are so cheap that drinkers find themselves lingering long into the night…or maybe that…
Lampang
This expansive wooden bar with a large terrace right by the side of the Mae Wang has live music most nights. There's also a thick menu of local and…
Around Manila
Head up to the Terrace Hotel's rooftop bar for ocean vistas, a dip in its infinity pool and a cocktail. The P300 entrance fee is redeemable against food…
Gili Air
A great beach bar: lounge back on bamboo recliners and watch the sun set behind Gili Meno. There are DJs on Sundays and monthly full-moon parties with…
Banglamphu
This is one of the few riverside bars along this stretch of the Chao Phraya River. Come for the sunset views and breezes – or for the generous happy-hour…
El Nido
Best of the hotel bars, sophisticated La Salagane makes its own uniquely flavoured rums. The French-influenced food (mains P350 to P500) here is also…
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