Luang Prabang · Nightlife

Tiny, long-running cocktail and poetry bar off the main drag. Absinthe, oddities and conversation. Consistently the town's best.

Rooftop backpacker bar with cheap Beerlao, city views and a friendly crowd. Busy from sunset until the town curfew.

Polished cocktail bar with attentive service, a grown-up alternative to the backpacker rooftops. Good for a last drink.

From about 5pm to 11pm: textiles, lanterns and the vegetarian buffet alley. Barter politely and in good humour.

Luang Prabang closes early by Asian standards, with most bars shut around 11.30pm. Plan a big night elsewhere.