Cocktail bars in Kathmandu
From speakeasies to hotel bars, Kathmandu pours 12 cocktail bars worth knowing about. The honest list: real venues, real reviews, no paid placements. Pair two or three of these and you have a full day sorted in Kathmandu.
Cocktail bars in Kathmandu
The serious-drinks map of Kathmandu: real venues, real ratings. Menus change with the seasons — ask the bartender. If the menu does not list it, ask anyway; the best drinks are often off-menu.
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Drinking cocktails in Kathmandu
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Kathmandu is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Kathmandu vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Bagmati, NP (coordinates 27.69, 85.32, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Sources for Kathmandu: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.
Common questions
Where do these Kathmandu cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Kathmandu with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Kathmandu?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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