The Discreet Gentleman

Lounges Worldwide

A lounge sits between a bar and a nightclub. Seating dominates over dance floor, music sits at conversation volume, and the drink menu leans cocktail-heavy. Dress codes apply more often than in bars, and table service replaces ordering at the counter. Expect minimum spends in major cities and a slower service rhythm overall, which makes lounges a poor fit for a quick drink and a strong fit for a long conversation.

The list pulls every venue tagged as a lounge from across the directory. Hotel lounges and rooftop-adjacent lounges show up here too. Click through to the city page for the practical pricing and reservation guidance, since lounges in particular reward booking ahead. Walk-in availability tightens after 10 PM on weekends in the top-rated rooms, and some venues require a hotel-key swipe or a member referral that the city guide will flag.

Cities with the most lounge venues

Top-rated lounge venues

Showing the top 60 of 472 lounge venues by Google rating and review count.

  1. 1. Nha Trang

    NASA Lounge

    5.0

    Themed shisha and cocktail lounge at Vinpearl Harbour with darker lighting and a younger crowd than S Hookahs. Cocktails priced from around 200,000 VND.

    Vinpearl Island · 113 reviews

  2. 2. Amsterdam

    Dame aan de Kade

    5.0

    Neighborhood bar and restaurant with a 1970s retro interior, natural wines, and a subtle disco ball on the ceiling. Mediterranean small plates and a relaxed, unpretentious crowd.

    Ruysdaelkade · 98 reviews

  3. 3. Kuwait City

    Chocolaterie

    5.0

    Kuwaiti chocolate and dessert cafe with handcrafted chocolates, specialty hot drinks, and an elegant interior. A favorite spot for evening treats and socializing.

    The Avenues · 40 reviews

  4. 4. Tashkent

    Zarafshon Restaurant & Lounge

    5.0

    Upscale lounge and restaurant on Sayilgoh with live music on weekends, hookah, and a menu blending Uzbek and European cuisine.

    Broadway (Sayilgoh Street) · 13 reviews

  5. 5. Nha Trang

    Li'a Cuisine & Mixology Bar

    5.0

    Cocktail-focused lounge inside the Vinpearl Harbour entertainment district with a trendy soundtrack and an extensive mixology program. Quieter than the Wonder Club but on the same property.

    Vinpearl Island · 2 reviews

  6. 6. Nha Trang

    Vinpearl Resort Lobby Bar

    4.9

    Lobby bar at the main Vinpearl Resort with sea-view seating, an extensive cocktail program, and live piano in the evenings. Calm, resort-guest-focused atmosphere.

    Vinpearl Island · 33454 reviews

  7. 7. Chiang Mai

    Spacetime Bar

    4.9

    Sci-fi and cyberpunk-themed cocktail bar with neon decor and a creative-cocktail menu. Popular with content creators and the Instagram crowd. Strong reviews for both the room and the drinks.

    Nimman · 2266 reviews

  8. 8. Florianópolis

    Tarsila Bar de Coquetéis

    4.9

    Cocktail bar in Lagoa with outdoor garden seating and drinks named after Brazilian modernist artists and their works. Quieter than the neighboring rock pubs, with a date-friendly atmosphere and a focus on craft drinks.

    Lagoa da Conceição · 394 reviews

  9. 9. Athens

    Odd Apothecary

    4.9

    Cocktail bar styled after a vintage pharmacy with dim lighting, exposed brick, and a menu built around house-made tinctures and bitters. The bartenders take their craft seriously, and the space stays quieter than the street-level bars nearby.

    Metaxourgeio · 332 reviews

  10. 10. Nha Trang

    InterContinental Lobby Bar

    4.9

    Lobby bar inside the InterContinental Nha Trang with terrace seating facing Tran Phu and the beach. Cocktails from around 200,000 VND, live piano in the evenings, and a calm crowd of business and resort guests.

    Tran Phu Beach · 185 reviews

  11. 11. Lahore

    Avari Hotel Lounge

    4.8

    Five-star hotel lounge with a polished atmosphere and alcohol service for foreign guests. The seating area overlooks the lobby. Less social than the PC but reliable for a quiet drink. Beer PKR 1,000-1,800.

    Gulberg · 40418 reviews

  12. 12. Bulawayo

    Cafe Sambuca

    4.8

    Restaurant and bar in the Suburbs area serving Mediterranean-influenced food and cocktails. The evening crowd skews professional. The garden setting makes it a pleasant spot for sundowners. Cocktails $4-8.

    Suburbs Area · 2554 reviews

  13. 13. Hue

    Secret Lounge

    4.8

    Open-air bar in a tropical garden setting with pool tables, shishas, and live bands from 8 to 10 PM. Quieter alternative to the louder bars on Pham Ngu Lao.

    DMZ Bar Street · 1132 reviews

  14. 14. Tokyo

    Muse

    4.8

    Sleek lounge-style venue that fills up on weekends with a young international crowd. Music leans toward house and R&B depending on the night.

    Roppongi · 945 reviews

  15. 15. Berlin

    Green Door

    4.8

    Classic Berlin cocktail bar behind a plain green door. Strong drinks, dim lighting, and a no-nonsense bartender. Ring the bell to enter.

    Kurfürstenstraße · 876 reviews

  16. 16. Zurich

    Tales Bar

    4.8

    Award-winning cocktail bar with creative drinks and a sophisticated atmosphere. Reservations recommended on weekends.

    Langstrasse · 868 reviews

  17. 17. Tashkent

    Whiskey Bar

    4.8

    Intimate lounge specializing in whiskey and cigars, with leather armchairs and a quieter atmosphere than the district's clubs.

    Yunusabad · 601 reviews

  18. 18. Tokyo

    COLORSOL RESORT

    4.8

    Tropical-themed cocktail bar where a world-champion flair bartender puts on bottle-juggling and fire performances while mixing drinks. The interior is designed to feel like an island resort.

    Ikebukuro · 541 reviews

  19. 19. Nha Trang

    TPT Wine House

    4.8

    Wine bar at Vinpearl Harbour with a refined cellar selection of imported European labels. Glasses from 250,000 VND, bottles from around 1,200,000 VND. The most adult-oriented venue in the Vinpearl Harbour mix.

    Vinpearl Island · 504 reviews

  20. 20. Osaka

    Snack Ran

    4.8

    Intimate mama-san bar tucked into a side street near Tobita Shinchi. Regulars fill the handful of counter seats most nights, and basic Japanese goes a long way.

    Tobita Shinchi · 234 reviews

  21. 21. Ho Chi Minh City

    Tropical Cocktail Bar

    4.8

    Small cocktail-focused bar with dim lighting and a quieter atmosphere than the surrounding street bars. Mojitos and caipirinhas run 80,000-120,000 VND.

    Pham Ngu Lao · 174 reviews

  22. 22. Chiang Mai

    Continental

    4.8

    Hidden speakeasy on Nimman Soi 5 with an unmarked entrance and bookshelf door, themed around the John Wick film franchise. Cocktails from 320 THB, open 6:30 PM to midnight, reservation recommended.

    Nimman · 170 reviews

  23. 23. Valparaiso

    Ruibarbo

    4.8

    Cocktail bar in a restored Cerro Alegre house with an inventive drink menu and a warm, low-lit interior. The bartenders take their craft seriously, and the atmosphere rewards settling in for the evening.

    Cerro Alegre-Concepcion · 78 reviews

  24. 24. Rotterdam

    CULT=US

    4.8

    Restobar inside the monumental Keilepand that turns into a club on Friday and Saturday nights. DJs play house, jazz, funk, and disco until 3 AM, and the space doubles as a rotating art gallery.

    Keilestraat · 66 reviews

  25. 25. Cali

    DR. JONES

    4.8

    Speakeasy-style cocktail lounge with a serious mixology program, dim lighting, and a quiet vibe compared to the rest of the strip. House cocktails run 30,000-45,000 COP and the bartenders take their craft seriously.

    Granada · 39 reviews

  26. 26. Hamilton

    Yours Truly

    4.8

    Cocktail lounge tucked away on Reid Street, one block from Front Street. Craft cocktails, dim lighting, and a more intimate atmosphere than the waterfront bars. Cocktails $18-24.

    Front Street · 28 reviews

  27. 27. Doha

    Zengo

    4.7

    Pan-Asian restaurant and cocktail lounge in the Marsa Malaz Kempinski. Sleek interior design with a dedicated bar area that draws a late-evening crowd.

    The Pearl-Qatar · 9818 reviews

  28. 28. Cali

    Storia D'Amore

    4.7

    Italian restaurant with a polished lounge upstairs serving wine and craft cocktails until midnight. The crowd skews older and dressier than the rest of the strip; reservations recommended on weekends.

    Granada · 7877 reviews

  29. 29. Manama

    Trader Vic's

    4.7

    The Bahrain outpost of the international tiki bar chain, located in the Gulf Hotel. Polynesian-themed cocktails, live music on weekends, and an upscale crowd. Cocktails from 5 BHD.

    Adliya / Exhibition Road · 5525 reviews

  30. 30. Prague

    Hemingway Bar

    4.7

    Upscale cocktail bar specializing in absinthe preparations and classic drinks mixed with Czech spirits. Reservations are recommended as the small space fills quickly on weekends.

    Stare Mesto · 4567 reviews

  31. 31. Lisbon

    Cinco Lounge

    4.7

    Cocktail bar with over 100 drinks on the menu and bartenders who take the craft seriously. Low lighting, a relaxed lounge layout, and a calmer pace than the street-bar chaos a few blocks away. Cocktails run higher than the area average but are worth it for a slower start to the evening.

    Bairro Alto · 1290 reviews

  32. 32. Nha Trang

    Steakhouse at Sheraton

    4.7

    Lower-floor lounge and bar inside the Sheraton Nha Trang with an extensive cocktail program and live music several evenings a week. A calmer alternative to the Altitude rooftop above it.

    Tran Phu Beach · 1082 reviews

  33. 33. Singapore

    Manhattan Bar

    4.7

    Regent Singapore's acclaimed cocktail bar with a New York theme, barrel-aged cocktails, and a dedicated rickhouse.

    Orchard & Emerald Hill · 1081 reviews

  34. 34. Berlin

    Potsdamer Platz Piano Bar

    4.7

    Hotel lounge bar near Potsdamer Platz with live piano music. Upscale cocktails in a low-key setting. Good for a quiet drink away from the street scene.

    Kurfürstenstraße · 987 reviews

  35. 35. Sihanoukville

    Sandan

    4.7

    Restaurant and cocktail spot off Serendipity Beach Road with stronger food than most bars in the area. Functions as a calmer pre-drinks venue before moving on to the busier bars on the strip.

    Serendipity Beach · 758 reviews

  36. 36. Berlin

    Bar Tausend

    4.7

    Speakeasy-style cocktail bar hidden behind an unmarked steel door beneath the S-Bahn railway bridge. The interior mixes raw concrete with contemporary art, and DJs spin on weekends.

    Oranienburger Strasse · 676 reviews

  37. 37. Vilnius

    Nomads

    4.7

    Travel-themed cocktail lounge with drinks inspired by global destinations. Creative menu that changes seasonally. Cocktails EUR 10-13. Relaxed crowd, dimly lit interior.

    Old Town · 638 reviews

  38. 38. Siem Reap

    Asana Old Wooden House

    4.7

    Quiet cocktail bar set inside what claims to be downtown Siem Reap's last traditional wooden house. Air-conditioned hideaway with inventive cocktails, cheap local beer, and a slower pace than the main strip.

    Pub Street · 517 reviews

  39. 39. Panama City

    Strangers Club

    4.7

    Speakeasy-style bar hidden behind an unmarked door. Craft cocktails served in a dimly lit, intimate space with a dress code and a reservations-recommended policy. One of the district's most talked-about bars.

    Casco Viejo · 410 reviews

  40. 40. Chiang Mai

    Caravan Bar

    4.7

    Intimate cocktail bar on Nimman Soi 9 with vintage red interior, a gin-and-classic-cocktail menu, and skilled bartenders. Soft deep-house and lo-fi music. One of the city's strongest cocktail programs.

    Nimman · 258 reviews

  41. 41. Kuwait City

    Caribou Coffee

    4.7

    The American coffee chain's Salmiya location functions as a neighborhood gathering point. Large seating area, consistent quality, and a mixed expat and Kuwaiti crowd.

    Salmiya · 116 reviews

  42. 42. Bandar Seri Begawan

    Roasted Sip

    4.7

    Third-wave coffee shop with a modern interior and a menu featuring single-origin brews, smoothies, and light bites. Draws a young local crowd.

    Gadong · 115 reviews

  43. 43. La Paz

    Lorca

    4.7

    Intimate cocktail lounge named after the Spanish poet, serving creative mixed drinks in a refined setting with exposed brick walls and soft jazz in the background. A step up from the neighborhood's casual bars.

    Sopocachi · 44 reviews

  44. 44. Accra

    Sip Cocktail Bar

    4.7

    Dedicated cocktail bar in East Legon with creative drink menus and a sophisticated atmosphere. One of the few venues in Accra focused primarily on craft cocktails. Drinks from 80 GHS.

    Airport City / East Legon · 30 reviews

  45. 45. Budapest

    Mazel Tov

    4.6

    A restaurant-bar in a long greenhouse-style courtyard serving Middle Eastern food alongside cocktails. The atmosphere shifts from dinner spot to late-night lounge as the evening progresses.

    District VII · 39225 reviews

  46. 46. Islamabad

    Islamabad Marriott Lounge

    4.6

    Rebuilt after the 2008 bombing, the Marriott's lounge area serves drinks to foreign guests in a modern, security-conscious setting. The atmosphere is more business-hotel than social, but it's reliable and comfortable. Beer PKR 900-1,800.

    F-6/F-7 Markaz · 25721 reviews

  47. 47. Bali

    Potato Head Beach Club

    4.6

    Iconic beachfront complex with an infinity pool, multiple bars, and international DJs on weekends. Cocktails start around 150,000 IDR.

    Seminyak · 22985 reviews

  48. 48. Santiago

    Patio Bellavista

    4.6

    Open-air commercial complex with restaurants, bars, and shops. The courtyard fills on warm evenings. Good for starting the night before moving to clubs.

    Bellavista · 22115 reviews

  49. 49. Santo Domingo

    Renaissance Jaragua Casino

    4.6

    Glitzy hotel casino directly on the Malecón with 50 slot machines plus blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat, and Pai Gow poker. Operates from late afternoon until 4 AM and includes its own bar and table-side service.

    Malecon · 7461 reviews

  50. 50. Asuncion

    Cafe de Aca

    4.6

    A slightly more polished option on Calle Palma with cocktails, wine, and a younger crowd. The terrace overlooks the pedestrian street and fills up on weekend evenings.

    Centro - Lido · 6602 reviews

  51. 51. Kuala Lumpur

    Blue Bar at Four Seasons

    4.6

    Sophisticated hotel bar on the ground floor of the Four Seasons KL with an extensive whiskey collection and live piano music on select evenings.

    KLCC-Ampang · 5565 reviews

  52. 52. Santiago

    Chipe Libre

    4.6

    Pisco bar specializing in both Chilean and Peruvian pisco varieties. The rivalry between the two is part of the concept. Over 40 pisco labels and creative sour variations.

    Lastarria-Barrio Italia · 4745 reviews

  53. 53. Doha

    Crystal Lounge

    4.6

    Rooftop bar at the W Doha with panoramic city views, DJ sets on weekends, and a pool-deck atmosphere. One of Doha's few outdoor drinking spots with a party vibe.

    West Bay · 4734 reviews

  54. 54. Sao Paulo

    Provocateur

    4.6

    High-end lounge and club catering to São Paulo's uptown crowd, with bottle service and premium spirits as the main draw. Dress code is strictly enforced.

    Vila Olimpia · 3941 reviews

  55. 55. George Town

    O Bar

    4.6

    Sleek lounge in the Camana Bay development with craft cocktails and a modern atmosphere. Attracts the upscale expat crowd. DJ sets on weekends. Cocktails $14-22 KYD.

    Seven Mile Beach · 3563 reviews

  56. 56. Vilnius

    Prohibicija

    4.6

    Prohibition-era themed bar with jazz music, vintage decor, and a cocktail menu inspired by 1920s America. Well-made classics in a dim, atmospheric setting. Cocktails EUR 9-12.

    Gedimino Prospektas · 2916 reviews

  57. 57. Lisbon

    Foxtrot

    4.6

    Art Deco basement bar styled as a 1920s speakeasy on a quiet street near Bairro Alto. Entry is through an unmarked door with a buzzer, and the interior holds a long bar, a small pool table, and a courtyard. Classic cocktails dominate the menu and the soundtrack leans toward traditional jazz.

    Bairro Alto · 2848 reviews

  58. 58. Crete

    Sinagogi Cocktail Bar

    4.6

    Set in a converted synagogue near the harbor, this cocktail bar stands out for both its architecture and its drink menu. Stone walls, candlelight, and a bartender who takes requests seriously. One of Chania's most distinctive spaces.

    Chania Old Town · 2235 reviews

  59. 59. Amsterdam

    Tales & Spirits

    4.6

    Dimly lit cocktail bar tucked into a narrow alley off Warmoesstraat. The bartenders focus on classic and original cocktails with house-made ingredients.

    De Wallen · 1962 reviews

  60. 60. Amsterdam

    Tales & Spirits

    4.6

    Award-winning cocktail bar tucked into a narrow alley between Singel and Spui, set in a restored 16th-century canal house. Inventive drinks served in vintage glassware, open until 3 AM on weekends.

    Singelgebied · 1962 reviews