What and where to drink on your travels
Food
From classic bitterballen to biodynamic cuisine, ancient tasting rooms to hip cocktail bars, Amsterdam’s food and drinks scene has arrived.
By Nirupama BelliappaFeb 10, 2025 | 7 min read
Drink
Looking for a new spot to drink? From innovative concepts to lavish reopenings, check out the new bars in Hong Kong in 2025.
By Jianne SorianoJan 27, 2025 | 3 min read
No alcohol? No problem. Let's look at some bars in Bangkok with non-alcoholic menus perfect for Dry January.
By Vichayuth ChantanJan 15, 2025 | 7 min read
We ask five food lovers living in Japan about their favourite konbini—convenience store—snacks so you can be more strategic on your next run.
By Kissa Castañeda-McDermottJan 08, 2025 | 4 min read
Asia
Production of Yoshino’s wood-barrel cedar sake is an art in harmony with the cedar forests the area is famous for
By Cindy BissigJan 07, 2025 | 3 min read
With the days getting colder in Delhi, there's nothing like a cup of hot chocolate to warm you up, and here are the best places to grab one.
By Divya JainJan 02, 2025 | 4 min read
NYE champagne may not be for everyone, so we have come up with some alternative drinks to raise a toast to the new year.
By Vichayuth ChantanDec 31, 2024 | 4 min read
Head to these tea houses in Bangkok to experience the calm and serious artform of tea-making and taste delicious brews.
By Vichayuth ChantanDec 19, 2024 | 8 min read
T+L Tastemakers
Sustainable cocktails, local spices, and a round of raw oysters filled with whiskey—expect top-shelf innovation at the best bars in Vietnam.
By Dan Q. DaoDec 18, 2024 | 4 min read
Hats off to sustainable spirits and destination-specific aesthetics, which you'll find a bounty of at these best bars in Indonesia.
By Kathryn RomeynDec 18, 2024 | 4 min read
Southeast Asia
Bangkok moves so fast that half of this list are bars that opened in just the past year. Raise a toast to 2024's best bars in Thailand.
By Megan LeonDec 18, 2024 | 4 min read
Manila is filled with the coolest kids, and you can find them in these (mostly hidden) haunts, voted the best bars in the Philippines today.
By Stephanie ZubiriDec 18, 2024 | 4 min read
Lots of cozy neighborhood haunts to discover, plus a couple of stars at top luxury hotels: these are Malaysia's best bars right now.
By Aja NgDec 18, 2024 | 4 min read
All the big names: Atlas, Manhattan, Native and more. You'll know of many of the best bars in Singapore, but they still serve up surprises.
By Christian BarkerDec 17, 2024 | 4 min read
A high-flying new hotspot with lines down the block to a pair of sultry, eccentric izakayas: these are the best bars in Hong Kong now.
By Kee FoongDec 17, 2024 | 4 min read
Hotel bars dominate this list, but a couple of local tippling houses also make the cut for best bars in Macau.
By Gayatri BhaumikDec 17, 2024 | 5 min read
The St. Regis Bar Macao’s inspirational Head Mixologist has an eye for perfection, paving a path to success at Asia's 50 Best Bars.
By T+L SEA STAFFDec 16, 2024 | 5 min read
If you can’t quite hop on a flight to Vietnam just yet, there are plenty of places in Bangalore that do Vietnamese coffee justice.
By Eshita SrinivasDec 07, 2024 | 5 min read
Besides umbrellas, the drizzly weather in Bangalore calls for hot chocolate — with the city’s best spaces serving delicious renditions.
By Eshita SrinivasDec 04, 2024 | 7 min read
Phuket is a comfort to travel to for many. Next time you're in the area, check out these cocktail bars in Phuket that do not disappoint.
By Vichayuth ChantanDec 03, 2024 | 7 min read
Bar hopping can be guilt-free. All it takes is counting calories and this breezy guide to drinks that won't pack on the pounds.
By Eshita SrinivasNov 24, 2024 | 5 min read
Cocktails like Mango Sticky Rice, No Paloma and Captain Beach Bum let you experience Asia’s unmatched flavours in all new ways.
By T+L SEA STAFFNov 21, 2024 | 9 min read
The new Coolies Club in Phuket Town is the aesthetic love child of a second-generation hotelier and a superstar designer.
By Vincent Vichit-VadakanNov 05, 2024 | 6 min read
From classic teas to modern brews, these are the best Chinese tea houses in KL and Selangor for the most fragrant pours.
By Melissa FoongOct 19, 2024 | 6 min read
Bar Trigona is a hive of heritage, sustainability and innovation. We meet their head bartender and worker bees to see what the buzz is about.
By Mario TolentinoOct 18, 2024 | 5 min read
In the neighbourhood but don’t know where to drink? We’ve got you covered with a list of bars in Damansara Heights to get you buzzed.
By Melissa FoongOct 02, 2024 | 10 min read
How do you judge a hotel? Start with a look at the mini bar. These luxury stays have elevated the humble hotel mini bar to maxi status.
By Kissa CastañedaSep 18, 2024 | 5 min read
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