Nightlife

Asia’s 50 Best Bars releases its prestigious 51-100 list ahead of grand unveiling in Hong Kong this week.

Hong Kong bar legend and co-founder of award-winning edgy establishments including The Pontiac earns special recognition ahead of awards presentation.

Singapore bar is hailed for its unique atmosphere and incredible cocktails by Asia’s 50 Best Bars judges.

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

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.

Singapore’s Jigger & Pony leads the pack from the region as prestigious bar rankings are announced in Barcelona.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.