Nightlife

Old Town Tipples
Bangkok’s riverside enclaves are now home to some of the city’s most alluring drinking venues.

Hip Hip Hanoi
Vietnam’s 1000-year-old capital draws inspiration from the past that feeds into a modern vitality that has seen it emerge as a hub of creativity.

Asian Venues Raise Bar at World’s 50 Best
Singapore’s Jigger & Pony leads the pack from the region as prestigious bar rankings are announced in Barcelona.

Asia’s Best Hotel Bars With a Twist
From a subterranean hideaway inspired by French art deco to a sleek lounge dominated by a giant fine-art mural, here’s a selection of some of the more characterful hotel bars around Asia.

Top Glass
Phnom Penh’s fledging high-so bar scene was devastated by the pandemic. But many of the city’s best luxury venues are thriving again.

New 7RiversBrewpub Microbrewery at Taj MG Road in Bengaluru
7RiversBrewpub opens at the luxe Taj MG Road. Beer is the new wine — keep your tannins and tell me about your hops.

Tales of the Phare: The Story of the Cambodian Circus at Siem Reap
Other than Angkor Wat, the Phare, The Cambodian Circus is the must-see in Siem Reap; few things sum up the old and new of Cambodia quite like the Phare.

6 Must-Try Cocktails at Luxury Hotels in Asia
These cocktails at luxury hotels will have your mouth watering and your passport at the ready. Dill cocktail in Bali? A brandy mix at a historic hotel in Hanoi? Take your pick.

Sky’s the Limit: Best Rooftop Bars in Phnom Penh
Less than a decade ago, there weren’t many buildings over five floors in Cambodia’s capital, but today rooftop bars in Phnom Penh are reaching for the sky.

Ya Dong: Traditional Thai Moonshine with an Elegant Twist
China has baijiu and Korea has soju – now it’s Thailand’s turn with ya dong. The speakeasy-style Tep Bar in Bangkok’s creative district puts a classy spin on Thailand’s traditional liquor.

Noir Guide to Bangkok: A Darker Look at Thailand’s Capital
Author and filmmaker James Newman takes readers on a dark walk through Thailand’s capital, a journey through the more noir world of Bangkok.

Seminyak Sundowners: 6 Best Sunset Cocktail Bars on Bali’s Hottest Beach
Grab a passion fruit-tini at Métis or a Coco Django at Alila and watch the best show Bali has to offer.