Dhaka

This hip rooftop lounge showcases the city's best offerings of art and music, and it is the coolest place to spend a night out. It hosts tons of events and always strives to promote local folk art and artists. Musical fusion abounds where traditional Lalon and Tagore sounds mix with jazz, blues and rock.

One of the most famous bars in Dhaka, Sakura has a bit of a mysterious allure to it. Located above a handicraft shop, you must enter the dark space through the back after it closes. It is a popular place among locals, with cheap local beer and some imported ones as well.

This fantastic auditorium is one of the best places in the city for performing arts. Typically showcasing performances of traditional folk music and dances from the region and its surroundings, some of the most prestigious orchestras and dance troupes come here to perform.

Cinema-lovers can spend an evening enjoying a great film at the Star Cineplex, located on top of the Bashundhara City shopping centre. Visitors can choose from the latest Hollywood super-productions (usually in English), or settle in for a Bollywood hit.

The Blue Moon Recreation Club is a dark bar and nightclub, more or less resembling an American bar experience. It is bathed in neon lighting, giving it a very particular feel and vibe, and certain days bring live music performances, and you can even have some typical bar food.

For a more upscale bar experience, hotel bars generally offer a touch of elegance and sophistication to a night out. This bar at the Radisson Blu Hotel near the airport offers a great environment, as well as great and elaborate drinks, live entertainment and even the chance to play billiards.