Must-see nightlife in Mandalay

  • Goffee Coffee

    Mandalay

    Easily mistaken as a Brooklyn cafe by way of Scandinavia (in terms of its minimalist decor), Goffee offers typically contemporary choices, from pour-over…

  • Ginki Mandalay

    Mandalay

    At Ginki, a branch of the same-named Yangon bar-restaurant, you can imbibe on the romantically lit terrace shaded by palm trees – a step up from drinking…

  • Min Thiha

    Mandalay

    Three trees grow through the roof of this archetypal, busy teahouse, its walls pasted with Buddhist aphorisms, bread pictures and English Premier League…

  • The Rock Gastro Bar

    Mandalay

    One of the city's few Western-style pub spots with live music and draught beer. The vibe aspires to a bit of rock meets biker bar, with the typical…

  • Given Coffee

    Mandalay

    A recent entry to Mandalay's burgeoning speciality-coffee scene, Given is the most committed to the local authenticity of its product. It works with…

  • Royal Lake Cafe

    Mandalay

    This lakeside complex has a boardwalk seating area with stage for live music. What's more remarkable, however, is a gilded wooden 'royal barge' moored…

  • Uncle Chan Beer Station

    Mandalay

    A cut above most typical beer barns, Uncle Chan has a huge range of barbecue (from K200) on offer, as well as Burmese-Chinese dishes (mains K3000 to K5000…

  • The Square BBQ & Restaurant

    Mandalay

    Has live music of the pop and rock variety every night, staged in a pleasant outdoor-garden space strung with lights at night. A good selection of beer…

  • Dad's BBQ

    Mandalay

    Convivial semi-open-air beer-and-barbecue station, with a low-key, tourist-friendly food menu – pizza, burgers, wings and nachos – to boot.

  • Unique Mandalay Teashop

    Mandalay

    Upscale yet authentic version of a typical streetside teashop, especially good for breakfast and espressos for non-tea drinkers.

  • BOB

    Mandalay

    Enormous space and good for first-time karaokers.

  • Unison Teahouse

    Mandalay

    This octagonal teahouse is a fun place to retreat to after visiting the jade market. You can watch furtive-looking gem merchants discussing deals over a…

  • Rainbow

    Mandalay

    This smoky, dusty and lively beer station draws in the crowds for soccer-watching; it serves reasonable food, too. Mind the sticky floors.