Bangkok

Few cities in Asia can match Bangkok for sheer choice of good bars. Chinatown and the Old Town are full of small, characterful bars, Sukhumvit and Thonglor mix bartender-led rooms with late-night favourites, and the riverside hotels on Charoen Krung host some of the city's most famous bars. Many use Thai ingredients and local spirits, and several rank on the Asia's 50 Best Bars list.