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Horn bar is original, stylish, and has great tastes, sound & service. It’s the best meeting of culture and (surreal) style. It is named for its unique collection of horned masks, frequently used in Thai dramas and dance, which are beautifully displayed on the wall as an essential part of the bar’s aesthetic. It’s one of the best bars for you to chill out at in Thailand.

Whether it’s summer, spring or fall, in this bar it’s always winter. Receiving a silver cape with a furry hood and matching gloves upon arrival boosts the excitement you’re about to experience. You’re led through a thick door, knowing but not knowing what to expect and finally… they let you enter the bar. The bar is made of ice. The walls, the stools, the bar and even the glasses you drink from are made of ice. The Absolut Icebar is a small oasis where you can take family, friends or business partners, and is a true out-of-the-ordinary experience.

Love the cocktails at this bar located at the Hyatt hotel in Berlin’s famous and youngest area - Potzdamer Platz. Even better, the unlimited peanut supply (in all shapes and forms) that comes with every order can see you through an entire evening. There’s live music as well.

A very upmarket, classy pub-cum-lounge located at The Hyatt in Mumbai, this is a must-see for anyone who wants to enjoy the nightlife in Mumbai.

Milion is a hidden oasis of cool ambiance & relaxed splendour. Walking into the grand century-old mansion is like stepping into the BsAs of days gone by. Multiple floors are connected by an old wooden spiral staircase, leading you through an opulent restaurant to a cosy lounge bar area. Wile away the hours here chatting to local artists and intellectual-types. If you’re lucky, you might spot the bar’s resident black cat here, regularly perching amongst the clientele. Take the first floor’s back door and marvel at the establishment’s absolute highlight: the magical fairy-lit garden sprawling beneath you.

A beautiful ambience that mesmerizes you in an altogether new world, where high volume music contrasts with romantic couches in another room. The selection of cocktails is simply gorgeous and the service all class. I am a regular visitor since it started last year, after being loyal to Ricks in New Delhi for over 10 years.

This bar was an experience in itself. It starts out as a very classy restaurant/lounge bar but when the clock strikes midnight, the music DJ starts to pick up the beat and everywhere becomes a dance-floor, covered with Lebanon’s wealthy and gorgeous people.

Nice bar with good DJs during the week and excellent cocktails.

On the small island of Hydra, Greece, lies the legendary Pirate Bar. For over 3 decades this small treasure has managed to sustain a blend cosmopolitan baroque yet laid back character. Start your day with a full breakfast or the various mixed juices. Lunch is just bliss with an assortment of titillating homemade sandwiches and refreshing salads. The bar undertakes a metamorphosis after 9 pm when the lights go down and the music turns up, coupled with an exquisite selection of cocktails resulting in an excellent party atmosphere.

Changa’s name comes from a fusion-kitchen in which can you find many mixed drinks, from sweet to frozen. Your special occasion can also be arranged on request.