Must-see nightlife in Tibet

  • Summit Cafe

    Lhasa

    With authentic espresso coffee and smoothies, free wi-fi and melt-in-your-mouth cheesecakes, plus salads, paninis, pizza and American-style breakfast…

  • Dzongyab Lukhang Park Teahouse East

    Lhasa

    One of two good Tibetan-style teahouse restaurants in pleasant Dzongyab Lukhang Park, perfect for a break after a visit to the Potala or for snapping…

  • Ganglamedo

    Lhasa

    After dark Lhasa's coolest nighttime spot is this stylish 2nd-floor bar and restaurant, full of sleek designer wooden tables, sofas and cool lighting and…

  • Makye Amye

    Lhasa

    If the stories are true, this was a drinking haunt of the licentious sixth Dalai Lama, who met Tibetan beauty Makye Amye here and composed a famous poem…

  • Guangming Teahouse

    Lhasa

    For an unfiltered Tibetan experience head to this rough and ready (but friendly) Tibetan teahouse in the centre of town. Grab a glass, find a seat and…

  • Green Cat Restaurant

    Lhasa

    For the best nighttime views of the Potala Palace nurse a beer at this restaurant on the very top level of the Lucky Snow Hotel. The spotlit views of the…

  • Wèijìng Coffee

    Eastern Tibet

    Surprisingly good fresh-ground coffee considering the location, and there's also a nice range of lunch and dinner set menus. It's just around the corner…

  • Mt Kailash Coffee House

    Tsang

    This little cafe, which misspells 'coffe' on its sign, serves Tibetan tea and refreshments, as well as a (picture) menu of Indian dishes, soups and rice…