Paro
Beer drinkers should make a beeline for Bhutan's premier microbrewery (beers Nu 120) to try its flagship Red Rice lager and hoppy IPA (our favourite, only…
Must-see nightlife in Bhutan
Thimphu
The sophisticated leather-and-wood bar at the Hotel Druk is the perfect spot for a grown-up pre- or post-dinner drink, especially if you can score one of…
Paro
The bright, spacious upstairs of this coffeehouse (coffee Nu 90 to 150) is the best place in town to recover from sightseeing over a reviving espresso hit…
Western Bhutan
Bhutan’s first craft brewery is hidden down a bumpy 4WD track near Hongtsho, just off the road to the Dochu La. Visitors can book a tour of the tiny…
Paro
This modern place serves good Lavazza espresso alongside traditional Bhutanese snacks such as khule (breakfast pancakes), puta (buckwheat noodles) and the…
Thimphu
Gazing out over the city from the top floor of a modern block, Benez is popular with a grown-up crowd, who come for the views, the globe-trotting food…
Paro
The only real pub in Paro, this modern place has a sports-bar vibe, with suitably dim lighting, weekend live music and three beers on draught from the…
Thimphu
A lively basement club (entry Nu 300 to 350), with live music and thumping electro beats courtesy of local DJs. It's downstairs in the same building as…
Thimphu
A relaxing place for young Thimphu movers and shakers, on the 2nd floor of the faded Jojo's building; the entrance is on the north side of the block.
Thimphu
Live bands and deafening DJs get the crowds moving at this youth hang-out behind the local bus stand.
Western Bhutan
This local hotel located next to a grand peepul tree is mainly of interest to foreign travellers for its alfresco rooftop restaurant and bar. Grab a cold…
Western Bhutan
This local bar is little more than a couple of grubby tables jammed into a local shop, but if you want to grab a beer or a shot of moonshine with some…
Thimphu
Popular youth hang-out just outside the centre of Thimphu, with a big dance floor, DJs and thumping electronic beats. There's a Nu 250 cover charge.
Eastern Bhutan
The Coffee Café is adjacent to Kori La along the route between Mongar and Trashigang; here you can get a hot drink, instant coffee or tea and a packet of…
Choden Hotel General Shop Cum Bar & Lodge
Eastern Bhutan
This roadside hotel next to a giant prayer wheel is a decent enough place to break the drive for a cup of masala tea (Nu 25). It can get busy when…
