Must-see nightlife in Southeast Asia

  • MAHAMITr

    Lampang

    Relocated to a peaceful riverside location, with indoor and outside seating, this sophisticated cafe takes its coffee seriously and uses only Northern…

  • The Rock Gastro Bar

    Mandalay

    One of the city's few Western-style pub spots with live music and draught beer. The vibe aspires to a bit of rock meets biker bar, with the typical…

  • PoGo

    Mui Ne

    This casual bar has a great beachfront location, day beds for lounging, DJs on weekends and regular movie nights. Staff are very friendly; happy hour runs…

  • Tea Chapter

    Tea Chapter

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip dropped by this tranquil teahouse in 1989, and for S$10 you can sit at the table they sipped at. A minimum charge of S$8…

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    Lantern

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    It may be lacking in height (it's dwarfed by the surrounding CBD buildings) and serve its drinks in plastic glasses (scandalous!), but Lantern remains a…

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    Cloud Lounge

    Jakarta

    Gourmet bites in a decadent dining room, flaming cocktails, an indoor-outdoor lounge with views of the entire city from the 49th floor of the Plaza tower …

  • Le Pirate

    Labuan Bajo

    This colourful 1st-floor bar is a popular space for a drink after a day on the water. There's live music (8pm to 10pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) and…

  • Immigrant

    Jakarta

    By day this is a stylish art deco dining lounge high atop the trendy Plaza Indonesia mall. At night, the adjacent club serves crafted cocktails and…

  • Kilo Lounge

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Known as one of Singapore's best clubs, Kilo Lounge is not to be missed by those who love letting loose. You'll have to search around to find the door …

  • FOC Sentosa

    Sentosa Island

    A tiny slice of Barcelona on Palawan Beach, this vibrantly striped hang-out is perfect for lazing the afternoon away either by the compact infinity pool…

  • BiaCraft

    Ho Chi Minh City

    With almost 40 taps, BiaCraft is an essential destination for thirsty souls. Complementing its own creations are ales and ciders from craft breweries in…

  • One Fifteenth Coffee

    Jakarta

    Set in a stylish space within an attractive heritage house, this contemporary cafe is named in tribute to the ideal coffee-to-water ratio. It was one of…

  • Burbrit Brewery

    Yangon

    Myanmar's first craft-beer brewery and tasting room has a great location beside the Pazundaung Creek. Most ales are European-inspired but some, such as…

  • Cru Wine Bar

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai's first wine bar is up a hidden stairway with just a tiny sign pointing the way, but those who uncover it are in for a treat.

  • Agenda

    Yogyakarta

    This Berlin-inspired bar has relocated from its former hip hotel rooftop location to this equally cool industrial space with atrium roof and concrete wall…

  • Edu Coffee

    Sumatra

    One for coffee aficionados, Edu Coffee is a microroastery that sources arabica beans locally as well as from across the archipelago. It has all the tools…

  • La Favela

    Seminyak

    An alluring, mysterious entry seduces you into full bohemian flair at South Bali's most popular nightspot. Themed rooms lead you on a confounding tour…

  • CÉ LA VI SkyBar

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Perched on Marina Bay Sands' cantilevered SkyPark, this bar offers a jaw-dropping panorama of the Singapore skyline and beyond. A dress code kicks in from…

  • Maison Ikkoku The Art of Mixology

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Pimped with modern, industrial finishes and flushes of greenery, Maison Ikkoku The Art of Mixology is where real magic happens. There's no menu, so let…

  • Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Get that in-the-know glow at this sneaky cocktail den, perched above the tacky Boat Quay pubs. Adorned with vintage Hong Kong posters and feeling more…

  • House on Sathorn

    Bangkok

    This classy bar is located in one of Bangkok's most charming heritage buildings – a registered historical landmark that in previous lives was a mansion, a…

  • Paradise Bar

    Labuan Bajo

    'Come to Paradise' is a common phrase in Bajo, referring to the bar-slash-nightclub famed for sea and sunset views. It's a preposterously lovely place for…

  • Ronin

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Ronin hides its talents behind a dark, tinted-glass door. Walk through and the Brutalist combo of grey concrete, exposed plumbing and low-slung lamps…

  • Potato Head

    Kerobokan

    Bali's highest-profile beach club is one of the best. Wander up off the sand or follow a long drive off Jl Petitenget and you’ll find much to amuse, from…

  • Z Roofdeck

    Manila

    There's no doubt where the top backpacker party spot is in Manila. The roof deck at Z Hostel draws hot local and foreign DJ talent and is popular with…

  • De'Flo Cafe & Ole-Ole

    Labuan Bajo

    Owned and operated by enthusiastic university graduates from Jakarta, this tranquil coffee shop a level down from Tree Top is the best place in Bajo for a…

  • Warung Kopi Solong

    Banda Aceh

    Banda Aceh’s most famous coffee house has been doing business since 1974. It’s an excellent place to try kopi sanger (coffee with condensed milk) –…

  • Bakoel Koffie

    Jakarta

    Occupying a fine old colonial building dating to 1878, this elegant art-deco-style cafe has twirling ceiling fans, marble-top round tables and vintage…

  • Vue

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Singapore's first spritz bar and grill serves up an impressive smack-yourself-in-the-face vista of the Marina Bay skyline. Inside, the cathedral-esque…

  • The Social

    Cebu City

    This stylish, buzzing indoor-outdoor bar is a great place to warm up before continuing the night further uptown. Abundant big screens are conducive to…

  • Chilli Bar

    Moalboal

    A Panagsama institution where the mantra on the wall proclaims, 'The liver is evil and it must be punished'. Yes, this is the liveliest bar in town:…

  • Oasis

    Hua Hin

    There are a few highlights in Seenspace, Thailand's first beachfront mall, but the Oasis beach bar is probably the snazziest. Spend the day lounging to…

  • Den 2

    Quy Nhon

    The original Den Coffee was closed at the time of research for rebuilding, but this branch at Kim House hostel is going strong, serving premium arabica…

  • Given Coffee

    Mandalay

    A recent entry to Mandalay's burgeoning speciality-coffee scene, Given is the most committed to the local authenticity of its product. It works with…

  • Winstar

    Yangon

    Very much a local party scene, Sanchaung St has beer stations and small bars, cafes and restaurants, all a short walk north of People's Park. Winstar is…

  • Maggie Choo's

    Bangkok

    A former bank vault with a Chinatown-opium-den vibe, secret passageways and lounging women in silk dresses. With all this going on, it’s easy to forget…

  • Fleek

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    When you're 'on fleek' you're at the pinnacle and this shrine to hip-hop is just that. Tiny compared to neighbouring Clarke Quay megaclubs, Fleek packs a…

  • Fire Station

    Sanur

    There's some old Hollywood style at this open-fronted pub. Vaguely 1960s Hollywood-esque portraits line walls; you almost expect to see a young Dennis…

  • Namsaah Bottling Trust

    Bangkok

    Namsaah is a curveball of a place. Housed in a restored mansion incongruously painted hot pink and with a wacky interior comprised of samurai armours and…

  • Hotel Yayee

    Chiang Mai

    Overlooking Doi Suthep and the Nimmanhaemin neighbourhood, Hotel Yayee’s 5th-floor rooftop bar is a delightful spot to take in the sunset as you sip a…

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