Bangkok, Thailand

Very high-energy cocktail bar, great for a night out. The "Mexico City" (mezcal cocktail with salsa + nachos) is a must-try. Close to J. Boroski, 008, and Dry Wave (all on this list).

High-energy atmosphere, with great music and great service. The "Soap and Stone" cocktail is incredible and worth a visit just to try that, though it's easy to end up staying for more.

Probably the best cocktails in Thailand, and contender for the continent. Very unique cocktail menu that you can't find anywhere else. Dark, mysterious interior.

Custom, "no menu" cocktail bar; usually that's a gimmick but they do it very well here. Open very late every day (3:00) with a quiet, chill atmosphere. Great place for a night cap.

Unique in many ways: unique cocktails with Thai spirits (food is pretty good too), and unique, live traditional Thai music from 20:00 onward every night.

Very swanky vibe (big leather seating, dim lighting, etc.). Live music on Wednesdays, VERY hi-fi sound system. Cocktails are great too, with high-quality ingredients.

Hotel lobby bars are rarely great, but Firefly's an exception to that rule. Drinks are great, live jazz every day from 8-11pm, very nice interior. Can easily camp out with a laptop.

Great place to get work done. Very bright, airy, with really good coffee and lots of space. Has a courtyard, some indoor seating, and some hyrbid indoor/outdoor space as well.