Phnom Penh
A cafe by day, bar by night, and art gallery all the while, tiny Tini excels at all with excellent cold-brew coffee, creative cocktails and frequent art…
Must-see nightlife in Southeast Asia
Boracay
With nightly acoustic, often reggae and bongo-infused live music, laid-back Bom Bom is one of the best spots to kill time between dinner and late-night…
Manila
The classy Manhattan-style rooftop bar of the Seda hotel has great city views and two-for-one cocktails from 5pm to 7pm.
Semarang
A classic expat hang-out in the centre of town, this pub sells ice-cold draught Bintang as well as decent international food, including the famous OMG…
Phnom Penh
A real jack of all trades with good pub grub, cheap beer, big screens for sports viewing, and occasional live music. All this in a perfect riverside…
Ho Chi Minh City
Looking over the Saigon River, this designer-coffee mecca has two roasters on-site and imports beans from across the globe. They serve mean brunches here…
Bangkok
Featuring an inviting open-air balcony, sultry curtained private lounges, and an intimate club, Banana Bar is a one-stop-shop for a fabulously gay night…
Aceh
This cool little coffee roaster by the beach serves A-grade Acehnese brews along with simple food items. It rents out surfboards too (per half-day 70…
Ho Chi Minh City
Tiny gay-friendly bar in the Pham Ngu Lao area where there's live music every night from 9pm-ish. Happy hour is from 5pm to 9pm and all evening on…
Phnom Penh
Bookworms can hang out in this bar, where the shelves are stocked with classic reads. Cocktails and an early happy hour from 5pm to 7pm keep everyone…
Bantayan Island
A fine juice and shake bar run by a welcoming Italian. All manor of tropical flavours are offered, as well as great ice cream, popsicles, snacks and meals.
Ubud
Head to this popular bar between 8pm and 11pm, when musicians (rock, blues, latin, acoustic and more) entertain the crowd. The kitchen serves Asian bites.
Ho Chi Minh City
A short stroll from Pham Ngu Lao, this micro-roastery has well-trained baristas and the house blend has a pleasing acidity and flavour. It's a tiny space.
Ho Chi Minh City
A D2 institution for arabica beanheads, with a prime spot for your morning macchiato or mocha. They also sell green-tea creations, smoothies and juices.
Kalimantan
The stylish, partially open-air rooftop bar at Palmy Exclusive is the place to come for a panoramic city view, live music on weekends and pricey drinks.
Yangon
The knockout view of glowing, golden Shwedagon Paya by night is complemented by pretty good cocktails (from K6500) at this cafe with a rooftop terrace.
Gili Trawangan
Of all the party bars, this upper-level venue has the largest dance floor and the meanest sound system – it pumps trance and tribal beats on Mondays.
Cebu City
Lively bar known for its live music including good cover bands and reggae artists. It's down a little lane on the south side of General Maxilom Ave.
Eastern Cambodia
Thick espressos and iced lattes, ultrafriendly English-language service and strong wi-fi make this cute little coffee shop the best in the region.
Kuala Lumpur
Take your pick from single-origin beans and house blends prepared by siphon or filter, or hand dripped. Coffee Stain is also known for latte art.
Phu Quoc Island
One of the liveliest of the beach clubs, this is a popular place to watch the sun sink over the horizon from the recumbent position of a beanbag.
Iloilo
This dance club with resident DJ attracts mostly students and young professionals. Entrance fee for men is no problem: two beers. No flip-flops.
Kuching
Good espresso coffee. No need to ask for a double shot here. Plus delicious cakes and snacks in a relaxed, comfortable setting with good wi-fi.
Moalboal
A large, two-storey American-owned bar with a keenly priced drinks list and a busy pool table. There's good service and live music some nights.
Mandalay
Convivial semi-open-air beer-and-barbecue station, with a low-key, tourist-friendly food menu – pizza, burgers, wings and nachos – to boot.
Manila
This long-running pub is wildly popular among expats for watching live sport on TV, and usually features a live band or two on weekend nights.
Eastern Cambodia
Iced Americanos, free wi-fi and Alaskan air-con make this cheerful cafe by the market an inviting oasis. Also serves burgers and sandwiches.
Banglamphu
The open-air terrace here offers ringside seats for the ceaseless human parade that is Th Khao San. The upstairs bar hosts late-night bands.
Battambang
Locals flock here during the evening for the riverfront breezes and for the football and movies this place blasts out on its outdoor screen.
Phnom Penh
The Amanjaya Pancam Hotel's rooftop number scores points for atmosphere and views over the river, though service is spotty. Bring patience.
Davao
New owners, same as the Alcatraz Penal Bar, breathed life into this massive space known as downtown's premier club in the '80s and '90s.
Phu Quoc Island
A little beach bar near the Doung Dong end of the Long Beach strip, with friendly owners who speak English and offer affordable sunbeds.
Boracay
This seething disco is known for staying open the latest, making it White Beach's last call; at times it's a little less savoury for it.
Chiang Rai
A stylish but relaxed place that offers both local and foreign coffee beans in a refined atmosphere. There's a good bakery here, too.
Baguio
You can find a drinking buddy or billiards partner any time of day at this expat fave. Good steaks and ribs too (mains P150 to P600).
Iloilo
This open-air Asian place is known for its house cover band, Binhi, which plays 'oldies but goldies' Monday to Wednesday and Friday.
Tana Toraja
Rantepao isn't known for its nightlife but Kafeta is a bubbling local bar with cold Bintang (60,000Rp) and a house band on weekends.
Panglao Island
Draws a healthy mix of peeps and is less blokey than some of the bars up on the hill. Also has good food and a pub quiz on Mondays.
Boracay
A shot of Ibiza, this tasteful all-white beach bar, the first north of Station 1, is also the venue for big rave parties in season.
Ko Tao
This buzzin', hoppin' bar gazes out at sunset onto killer views, with fire shows, live music and DJs kicking things off from 8pm.
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