Drinking and nightlife in Bangladesh

Tea-maker extraordinaire Romesh Ram Gour, the man behind the legendary Nilkantha Tea Cabin, is the creator of one of the most famous types of tea in Bangladesh. His Willy Wonka-esque seven-colour tea (Tk 75) has...

After the success of his first tea cabin, tea-maker extraordinaire Romesh Ram Gour, has opened a second cabin further along the same road. Again the main attraction is the Willy Wonka-esque seven-colour tea (Tk...

Established in the 1880s, this colonial-era club stocks a limited range of beers and whiskeys which, as a foreign tourist, you can treat yourself to in the evenings. Carry your passport, and adhere to the strict...

One of the coolest cafes in town. Trendy deco in an old house and excellent coffee (from Tk 100) and scrummy Western food.

Apart from brewing great coffee (from Tk 200), this cafe also sells a wide selection of beans – sourced from Colombia, Ethiopia, Nicaragua, Indonesia and even the hill tracts of Bangladesh – that are roasted to...

In a first-floor setting overlooking the Gulshan 2 traffic circle, this youth-oriented place has a smart-casual vibe and wall murals depicting Dhaka's iconic monuments. There's a regional menu covering popular...

This Irish brand offers a delicious assortment of fine chocolates and a selection of premium teas and coffees (from Tk 200), which have garnered a staunch following among Dhaka's youth since the outlet opened its...

In recent times Dhaka's obsession with coffee has drawn the attention of international cafe chains, some of which are now setting up shop here to quench the local connoisseurs' thirst for a good cuppa. The newest...

Dark, smoky and women-free, but popular. Local beers from Tk 20 and imported beers from Tk 250. Located on 2nd floor of a small handicrafts market opposite Ruposhi Bangla Hotel. After trading hours, you have to...

Extremely smoky venue modelling itself on the sports-bar experience, although the most recreation going on here is ordering another whisky. The Blue Moon refers to the surfeit of neon lighting. Food is available,...

Part of a Dhaka chain, this small coffee shop is bright, comfortable, does OK coffee (from Tk 100), reasonable slices of cakes, and opens earlier than most. Popular with the business takeaway crowd needing...

The only cafe with real fresh coffee (from Tk 150), this Western-style coffee shop, attached to Long Beach Hotel, also does ice cream, cakes and sandwiches.

Club Gelato is a good replica of an Italian café, serving posh coffee and possibly the best ice cream in Bangladesh (from Tk 120) – real gelato!

Sixth-floor cafe with good fresh coffee (from Tk 120), decent food and fabulous views, especially from the garden terrace.

If you're looking for a cup of tea (or instant coffee) in surrounds a bit more pleasant than the average Dhaka streetside stall, this spot on a tree-shaded island on Dhanmondi Lake offer something a little...

A typically dark and smoky bar, but with a just enough of a chilled atmosphere to take the edge off the seediness.