Must-see nightlife in Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar's best spot for coffee, the stylish American-owned UBean specialises in pour-overs using single-origin beans sourced from farms from Ethiopia…

Mongolia's first genuine producer of craft beer is this bar set up by a team of locals who brew a Crazy Shaman IPA, a Two Rams pale ale and a Red Cheeks…

One for lovers of obscure, indie music, Dund Gol is a hip little bar that doubles as a record store, stocking an impressive collection of Soviet and post…

One of UB's best spots for a cocktail is this ritzy rooftop bar atop the Central Tower, featuring wonderful views of the city and surrounding hills…

This multi-use venue transforms into a pulsing nightclub after dark. There's leather seating, a large dance floor, techno beats and a mature crowd. It’s…

Head downstairs to this cool, grungy basement club in Seoul St to hang out with the local indie kids. There's regular live bands and DJs, and it's a good…

Playing its part in revitalising Seoul St is this happening pub fronted by an inviting terrace beer garden where owner Nasaa can usually be found behind…

Hidden away in an affluent south UB neighbourhood, this hip coffee roaster uses seasonal beans sourced from around the world. As well as knocking out a…

Catering to the local student crowd, Matchbox is a cool bar decked out with crate furniture, an old-school Sega console (with a heap of games), a foosball…

In this dimly lit den of luxury, Ulaanbaatar's young entrepreneurs cut business deals over pricey cocktails (from T10,000) and platters of sushi while…

Compared to its heaving main bar on Seoul St, this neighbourhood pub is a much more intimate affair. It's popular with cool, young Mongols here for local…

Ulaanbaatar's main hang-out for the local LGBT community, this relaxed neighbourhood pub has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Its owner Zorig Alima…

This popular city microbrewery produces four beers on-site, with the standout being its amber ale; it also does a lager, weiser and dark ale. It gets…

One for those who take their coffee seriously, this cool microroastery brews beans from across Africa and Latin America. Coffees (T4500) are made by…

Located in the basement of the landmark Blue Sky Tower is this bunker-like nightclub that runs a variety of events through the week. Expect anything from…

Enjoy a pint of Chinggis while watching the brewers in action at this German-style tavern that produces this popular brand of Mongolian beer. There's also…

This cocktail bar at the top of the iconic Blue Sky Tower is a stylish place for a drink. There's great views, as expected, and it also does a menu of…

Jugs o' beer to fill your gut (T4500 for 500ml), daily live music (9pm) and a large beer patio built on two levels. It’s located on the east side of the…

One of the few LGBT options in Ulaanbaatar, this lively city bar is popular with a young gay and lesbian crowd (girl's night on Wednesdays), but it's…

A part of the all-encompassing Modern Mongol chain, this resto-pub is noteworthy for brewing its own beer using traditional Austrian techniques. Most folk…