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Best Nightlife in Asia (2026)

Bars, pubs, live music venues, rooftop terraces and clubs for evenings out.

174 places · Updated November 12, 2026

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121. Bombay Daak

Bar with Indian drinking snacks$$Bandra West

A dive-bar-style Bandra spot from the Ekaa team, pairing drinks with snacks inspired by regional drinking cultures from Coorg to Kashmir and Nagaland.

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123. CP Lounge

Late-night bar and entertainment venue$$Padangtegal

A long-standing late-night venue halfway along Jalan Monkey Forest, with live bands, DJs, a pool, pool tables and garden seating in a large pavilion.

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127. Infusion Bar

Riverside cocktail bar$$Riverside

A discreet riverside cocktail bar with dark, moody interiors and a wraparound bar, mixing drinks inspired by Angkor and Cambodian culture.

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128. Ito

Counter cocktail bar$$$Legazpi Village, Makati

A seven-seat counter bar in Legazpi Village with a produce-first menu strong on low and zero-alcohol drinks, winner of Tatler's 2026 Best Service award.

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129. Lazy Lizard

Outdoor pool bar with shisha$$Al Khuwair

An outdoor poolside bar at the Radisson Blu in Al Khuwair, serving cocktails, shisha and Arabian bites from the afternoon until late.

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130. Legacy Taipei

Live music venue$$Huashan (Zhongzheng)

A 1,000-capacity live music hall in a former liquor production building at Huashan 1914 Creative Park, hosting pop, rock, hip-hop and electronic acts.

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131. LeVeL33

Rooftop craft brewery bar$$$Marina Bay

Microbrewery and bar on the 33rd floor of Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, brewing its own beers with views over Marina Bay.

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133. Market Bar

Open-air terrace wine bar$$Central Market

An open-air terrace bar above the Central Market at the corner of Bach Dang and Hoang Dieu, with river views, wines by the glass and Vietnamese craft beers.

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134. Monkey Bar

Hotel cocktail bar$$$Trade Centre

A sixth-floor bar at the 25hours Hotel One Central with a terrace, DJs and Nikkei-inspired food, popular for after-work drinks near the World Trade Centre.

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135. Nobu Doha

Restaurant and bar$$$$Corniche / West Bay

Nobu Doha, part of the Four Seasons Hotel, occupies a futuristic building surrounded by water, with a stylish bar and a notable sake list.

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137. Reggae Bar

Live music bar$$Thamel

One of Thamel's oldest live music bars, with bands every night, a mixed crowd of locals and travellers, and seasonal cocktail menus.

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138. Reka:Bar

Experimental cocktail bar$$$Bukit Damansara

Reka:Bar in Bukit Damansara is a self-styled post-modern flavour lab using scientific equipment for cocktails, ranked number 63 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 51-100 in 2026.

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140. Sekrab

Rooftop bar$$Jabal Amman

A quirky rooftop bar on Rainbow Street decorated with recycled car parts, with a restored Volkswagen van on the roof and views over East Amman.

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