Must-see nightlife in Southeast Asia

  • Bia Hoi

    Ninh Binh

    For drinking bia hoi (draught beer), try the riverside places near the local brewery.

  • Bamboo Bar

    Chau Doc

    A stylish place for a tipple. Take your drink outside for a sundowner overlooking the river.

  • Seibur

    Phnom Penh

    The smallest of the many small Bassac Lane bars, this is an intimate spot for a drink.

  • Fuji Coffee House

    Yangon

    This long-running, classy lounge-cafe has the atmosphere of an upmarket-hotel lobby.

  • Cat Bar

    Chiang Rai

    Long-standing Cat Bar has a pool table and, on some nights, live music.

  • Vino Club

    Kalimantan

    Cosy DJ club that doubles as the city's major performance venue.

  • Aquabest

    Puerto Galera

    Water refills: P5 for a 1L bottle.

  • 10 O'Clock Cafè

    Kanchanaburi

    With whimsical art on the walls and outdoor tables under shady trees, this is the kind of place trendy Thais come to snap selfies while sipping smoothies…

  • @Home

    Vientiane

    There are a few clubs on the road to the airport and the best known of the bunch is the heavy-duty techno club @Home, located about 2km from the city…

  • Healy Mac's Irish Pub

    Medan

    Street-facing but part of the Centre Point Medan complex, Healy Mac's is a typically convivial Irish bar with Guinness on tap, big servings of Western…

  • Ballairate Sunset Bar

    Makassar

    Built on stilts over the sea, this is the best-located bar in town, but rarely gets crowded. Walk right through Hotel Pantai Gapura to discover draft…

  • Kios Semarang

    Makassar

    Climb the stairs to the upper floors where you will be rewarded with a rowdy crowd downing beers and comfort grub (the spicy chicken wings are famous). It…

  • Feeling Bar

    Ko Lanta

    This popular beach bar has relocated from the beach to a busy road. At night, with cool tunes, mood lighting, driftwood, shells and found objects…

  • Slippery Senoritas

    George Town

    This is the longest-standing party option on the cheesy strip of pubs and clubs along Upper Jln Penang. This club offers live music, lots of drinking and…

  • Vuvuzela Beer Club

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Welcome to a raucous mash-up of beer bar, American diner and nightclub. When the beats kick off around 10pm, you certainly won't mistake a visit to…

  • North Sea Bar

    Bandung

    Locally known as the 'naughty bar'. The beer flows late at this pub-style expat and bar-girl hangout. It's actually not that sleazy, and there’s a popular…

  • Sarin Coffee & Bakery

    Ubon Ratchathani

    A little oasis of cool on a hot day, with iced coffee, chocolate cake and smoothies on hand. It's in the heart of the old town; look for the sign in…

  • Hard Rock Cafe

    Ko Samui

    Sitting in the heart of the Chaweng action, there is always live music at the back of this overblown branch of Hard Rock Cafe, which is rarely full and so…

  • Barbara’s Backpackers

    Quy Nhon

    This was a Quy Nhon institution for years, but times have changed. The Western food is forgettable but it's still an option for an evening beer (15,000d),…

  • Hoa Vien

    Ho Chi Minh City

    An unexpected find in the backstreets of HCMC, this Czech restaurant brews up fresh pilsner and dark beer daily. The entrance is down a lane off Ɖ Nguyen…

  • Charlie’s Bar & Grill

    Pulau Langkawi

    Located at the Langkawi Yacht Club Hotel, this is a friendly, unpretentious place that functions equally well as a bar or restaurant (mains RM26 to RM48).

  • Soho Free House

    George Town

    This place starts rocking out early with cheesy '80s hits and a Chinese clientele noshing bangers and mash and swilling pints with a handful of expats.

  • On the Radio

    Danang

    Danang's go-to spot for live music and draught beer, and a good place to meet younger residents with a decent grasp of English.

  • Long Phi

    Ho Chi Minh City

    One of the PNL originals, this French-run bar has looooong hours and occasionally hosts live bands.

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