Nightlife

Sri Lanka’s traditional coconut spirit is finding new expression in Galle as bartenders blend local fruits, spices, and fresh ideas into a distinctive cocktail culture.

From wildlife safaris and glowing plankton to lantern festivals and food markets, discover Asia after dark.

A more sophisticated cocktail culture is taking shape in Chiang Mai, driven by creative bartenders, local spirits, and the use of northern Thai flavors.

Guangzhou speakeasy tops Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 as China’s cocktail scene reaches a new high.

Smoke & Bitters wins Art of Hospitality award as island’s hipper side takes center stage.

Asia’s bar scene shines in The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list, with standout showings from Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Guangzhou, and Penang.

More famous for its temples than its tipples, Kathmandu is now on the cocktail map thanks to soulful speakeasy.

From Stalin’s favorite red to 100-grape symphonies, here’s your cheat sheet to the wild and wonderful world of Georgian wine.

At the 2025/26 SOCraft Awards in Singapore, a new generation of Asian distillers signalled the region’s arrival as a serious force.

Siem Reap was profoundly affected by the pandemic, but “temple town” has regained its cultured image through vibrant artworks and events while new efforts are being channeled into boosting international tourism.

Emerging from a complicated past, Yerevan has transformed into a surprisingly refined capital fueled by a creative food and drinks scene.

Lion City has four venues on the list, but the Best Bar in Asia award goes to Hong Kong’s Bar Leone.