Coron Town
There are a couple of air-conditioned coffee shops in Coron nowadays. Coffee Kong is the original and probably the best. Espresso drinks, tea, muffins and…
Must-see nightlife in Southeast Asia
Vinh Long
Perched on the riverbank, this is a good place to enjoy a ca phe sua da or scented tea in the morning or to quaff your first beer back on dry land after a…
Koh Kong City
Dyed-in-the-wool Chelsea fan Stevie has turned his home into a sports bar complete with satellite dish and an Italian chef preparing the best pizzas in…
Ho Chi Minh City
This sports bar is renowned for its convivial atmosphere, good grub and big screens. English soccer, rugby and Australian Rules Football are all screened…
Johor Bahru
Two words: duty-free booze. About eight bars and clubs, including Texas Pub, Avenue Zon and The Geoventure restaurant/bar, surround the courtyard of this…
Kuta & Legian
The choice for closing out the night (or starting the day). House DJs play tribal, underground, progressive, trance, electro and more. Expect a hardcore…
Hanoi
Enjoy fabulous views from this 20th-floor lounge bar. Order a (pricey) cocktail or beer, grab a spot on the outside deck, and take in Truc Bach Lake and…
Bangkok
Formerly known as Guys on Display, this three-storey club is not averse to a little shirtless dancing. Open late, this is where to go after the other…
Kanchanaburi Province
Refreshing coffee spot with mix-and-match furniture. Besides the usual cakes, coffees and fruity Italian sodas, there's premium Doi Chang coffee from…
Hanoi
A chic and bohemian cafe with superb upstairs views of St Joseph Cathedral. Chill out on the impossibly slim balcony with excellent juices and Hanoi's…
Vung Tau
This lounge-ish bar enjoys a great ocean-facing terrace, has reasonably-priced drinks and is a top spot for sunset. Located 2km north of the centre on the…
Bac Ha
Next door to Green Sapa Tour is this uber-typical draught beer place with sipping locals and way too much florescent lighting.
Thanon Sukhumvit
Come 1am, when most Soi 11 bars are beginning to close up, folks begin to file into this popular hotel nightclub. See the website for guest DJs and other…
Manila
NoKal has three levels, including a rooftop, often with a different DJ spinning on each one. It draws a younger crowd and is usually rocking every night…
Phitsanulok
A biker bar as perceived through Thai lens – which means it's a heck of a lot friendlier. There's gentle live music most nights and a menu of Thai-style…
Pakse
A chill place to drink and snack, this Thai-owned bar has live music (usually Carabao-style Thai country music) most nights except Sunday from about 7…
Thanon Sukhumvit
This late-night staple is not the most sophisticated place in town, but beyond 2am the options are few. It's about 500m up Soi 11, walking north from Th…
Makassar
This popular club draws a loyal young crowd with its DJs and bands from Jakarta and its regular drink promotions. Things start to kick off after 1am on…
Haiphong
The coffee, done loads of ways, and free wi-fi is lapped up by grizzled regulars and Haiphong trendies alike. There are several similar places along this…
Nha Trang
On a busy corner plot, head here for a hit-and-run juice (there are 20 different flavours), a sparkling tea or yoghurt drink. It's run by a friendly young…
Ho Chi Minh City
For excellent views in the city centre, stop by Saigon Saigon for a drink around dusk. This fancy bar has live music, cool breezes and a casually upscale…
Dili
Cheap Bintang beer and live music draws the expat crowds to this rooftop bar and restaurant on Friday nights in particular. The views over Dili are…
Nha Trang
A sleek, stylish new lounge bar with hip neon lighting and white seating. Its elevated deck is the perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail or glass of chilled…
Padang
Teebox is a fairly tacky entertainment complex with a bar, DJs, bands, karaoke, pool tables and restaurants, but it's an option if you're looking to kick…
Vung Tau
Over on Back Beach, this bar catches the sea breeze and has chill-out zones and a pool table. It serves Russian food and has the city's best vodka…
Siargao
A motley mix of locals, expats and travellers get down and dirty on, appropriately enough, a dirt dance floor. Tuesday and Friday nights are most…
Yangon
This cafe is a safe and welcoming space for Yangon's LGBT+ community. In addition to drinks it sells a range of rainbow-coloured, Pride-themed accessories.
Ho Chi Minh City
This rooftop bar overlooking busy Ð Nguyen Hue has a good selection of international beers, live gigs, and DJs with a funk, hip-hop and electronica edge.
Ubud
Open til early morning, CP is the place to kick on once everything else has closed. It has garden seating, a tapas menu, live bands and a club with a DJ.
Banglamphu
After what must be at least a decade (or three?), the open-air patio at Gecko Bar remains a fun and frugal place to gawk at other patrons and passers-by.
Mindoro
This centrally located restobar draws raucous live-music acts by night and serves buckets of beer and Filipino food (mains P50 to P150) around-the-clock.
Ko Samet
On the beach, this is a good spot for after-dark beach-gazing, with a fun crowd and strong cocktails. During the day it does acceptable coffee and food.
Ubon Ratchathani
U-Bar has long remained at the top of the heap for the college crowd, partly because the best bands from Bangkok usually play here when they visit Ubon.
Hoi An
Q Bar offers stunning lighting, electronica and lounge music, and excellent (if pricey, at around 120,000d) cocktails and mocktails. Draws a cool crowd.
Thanon Sukhumvit
Demo combines blasting beats and a NYC warehouse vibe. Fridays and Saturdays see a 400B entrance fee for foreigners, and ID is necessary to gain entry.
Bangkok
This is probably the most low-key, sophisticated venue on Soi 4 – except during the drag shows that take place on Monday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Nha Trang
Popular bia hoi joint that pulls in a loyal local (and backpacker) crowd. It serves a light lager and a darker brown beer, as well as snacks.
Hpa-an
This modern cafe features real coffee, tasty fruit shakes and a variety of baked goods, although its hours are often irregular and not as advertised.
Iloilo
Head splitting from the clubs? For a truly chilled-out experience, submerge into the cool blue lighting and retro tunes of this Smallville lounge.
Hua Hin
Every sports bar needs a gimmick and this busy spot marries Mexico and Ireland, hence the name. There's a big menu, live music and a relaxed vibe.
