Little India & Kampong Glam
Once you're filled to the brim with hawker delights, head to this drinks stall for a cup of ginger tea to help digest. Watch as the tea is repeatedly…
Must-see nightlife in Southeast Asia
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
In a country obsessed with unique selling points, this one takes the cake – no, keg. Laying claim to being the world's highest 'urban craft brewery',…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Granted, the prices are exorbitant, but there's something undeniably fabulous about an afternoon cocktail at Raffles. The hotel is currently under…
Phnom Penh
A Phnom Penh institution, the ‘F’ is housed in a colonial gem with great views and cool breezes. It's one of those Cambodian classics that's still holding…
Siem Reap
Siem Reap’s original bar claims to have been promoting irresponsible drinking since 1998. The happy hour (to 9pm) lightens the mood for later when…
Chinatown & the CBD
After checking out Yong Siak St’s hip shops, dive into 40 Hands for a killer caffeine rush. Pimped with funky murals and exposed pipes, it’s one of the…
Canggu
The perfect hang-out for those who like their music with an extra dose of loud, Gimme Shelter regularly stages alternative gigs by the island’s rock and…
Jakarta
Occupying the top floor of a gritty office building is this rooftop dive bar that's a good spot to tap into Jakarta's underground music scene. It's a…
Phuket
Ibiza's world-famous, original sunset-gazing brand brings its signature glam-chillout vibe to Phuket with this bold, distressed-concrete beach club on…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Druggists is indeed addictive for beer aficionados. Its 23 taps pour a rotating selection of craft brews from cognoscenti favourites like Denmark's…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
The Ritz-Carlton's plush, posh lounge keeps afternoons fabulous with its superlative high tea. Book ahead (two days for weekdays, a week or two for…
1-Altitude Rooftop Gallery & Bar
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Wedged across a triangle-shaped deck 282m above street level, this is the world's highest alfresco bar, its 360-degree panorama taking in soaring towers,…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
While Kinki's restaurant is justifiably known for its sushi, it's the rooftop bar one floor up that takes the cake. Pimped with graffiti panels and video…
Phuket
Part of the always-fashionable, ever-growing Twin Palms empire, sparkling, incense-scented, casuarina-shaded beach lounge HQ draws expats, visitors and…
Canggu
An enormous spectacle built from soaring bamboo, Finns overwhelms its beachfront. There are four huge pools, a vast 'VIP' area and a driving sound system…
Kuala Lumpur
The interior design of this cocktail-bar-restaurant hybrid is a colourful mash-up of traditional Oriental tea house and louche boudoir, providing a…
Melaka City
It's difficult to differentiate what's purely decorative and what's for sale in this hybrid vintage shop and cafe inside an old shophouse. There are…
Singapore
A perfect spot to perch after a trip to nearby Pulau Ubin. This rustic, shed-like, microbrewery serves six in-house brews as well as international craft…
Singapore
Sitting pretty on the lower floor of a revamped heritage bungalow, Wildseed is a quaint cafe by day, languid drinking spot by night. Previously part of…
Melaka City
Owner Bob Teng offers nearly everything that caters to travellers' needs here, from budget rooms (from RM50), bicycle and scooter rental to bus tickets,…
Chinatown
A 230-year-old Chinese residence located by the Chao Phraya River, the splendid So Heng Tai mansion has been owned by seven families over time. Its doors…
Chiang Mai
The talented mixologists at dark and moody Drinksmith whip up cocktails featuring rare spirits, hand-chiselled ice, and a variety of flavourful mixers and…
Phuket Town
On the 5th floor of a minimalist boutique hotel with a vintage car in reception, Phuket Town's first rooftop bar sprawls across a breezy raised deck where…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Soft jazz, beautiful views of the surrounding skyline and scores of vintage enamel advertising signs from around the world make this intimate space a…
Kuala Lumpur
Zouk remains one of KL's premier dance clubs, with its Main Room space reverberating to electro, techno and trance. Wear your flashiest threads (no T…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Pouring possibly the most affordable glass of wine in town (S$6), Ginett has garnered a large following of wine lovers who enjoy a decent glass of cheap…
Kuala Lumpur
Offering a mind-boggling range of more than 400 teas and infusions, this KL offshoot of the original Singaporean TWG is a luxurious place to refresh…
Chinatown & the CBD
Hailing from beer-loving Australia, Little Creatures brewery has recently entered Singapore's burgeoning craft beer scene. Setting up shop in a heritage…
Yangon
If you'd rather photograph your drinks than actually drink them, this is the place for you. A 'cocktail professor from Amsterdam' designed these crazy…
Hanoi
Part cool art exhibition space, part chic cafe and bar, Manzi is worth seeking out north of the Old Quarter. A restored French villa hosts diverse…
Manila
This leftist-themed institution adjoins the HUB Make Lab in the artsy First United Bldg and represents an important step in the revival of once-chic…
Melaka City
Melaka's only true exponent of third-wave coffee, this diminutive cafe in the Kampung Jawa district is associated with the popular Daily Fix in Jonker St…
Phuket
Spilling out from an old wooden shed, this creatively cluttered lounge bobbing to classic roots tunes is a leathersmiths by day, then later hosts…
Hue
This always-popular bar near the river has a free pool table, cold Huda beer, cocktails (try a watermelon mojito) and antics most nights. It also serves…
Manila
In the alternative village known as Cubao Expo, Fred's is Manila's most famous counterculture hang-out, although it also draws its fair share of regular…
Hanoi
Architecture lovers will appreciate this charmer of an upstairs cafe converted from a room in a crumbling French-colonial house. The ornate tiled floor,…
Siem Reap
Is it drinking or is it shopping? A bit of both, actually, as this rice-wine distillery sells beautiful hand-painted bottles of infused spirits and also…
Kuala Lumpur
This is about as close as you can get to eyeballing the upper levels of the Petronas Towers from a bar. The stellar views are complemented by sleek…
Chinatown & the CBD
Jekyll & Hyde splits itself into two spaces – buzzing back bar and milder-mannered front space tailored for more tranquil tête-à-têtes. Whichever you…
Chinatown & the CBD
The only section of this private members' club you can access without parting with a whole lotta cash, Clan Cafe is worth stopping in for a drink amid…
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