The Top Ten: Best After-Work Spots

InterContinental Hotels and Resorts pay careful attention to every detail to provide guests with an unforgettable experience, especially after a long workday. Sometimes the best way to celebrate those precious after-work hours is to enjoy a refreshing drink and unwind with friends and colleagues. Whether it’s an intimate rooftop bar or sophisticated cigar lounge, here are the top ten best after-work spots to relax and recharge at InterContinental Hotels and Resorts.

1. The Belgian Café, InterContinental Abu Dhabi

A little piece of old Brussels right in the heart of Abu Dhabi, The Belgian Café at InterContinental Abu Dhabi is the ideal place to enjoy traditional Belgian cuisine in a classically European setting. Guests may choose from a range of the Café’s finest brews, which can be enjoyed either in the lively indoor area or at the serene outdoor spaces, and accompanied with savoury delights such as mussel pots and crispy fries.

2. Purple Jade Bar, InterContinental Asiana Saigon

Tucked in the heart of InterContinental Asiana Saigon, the elegant and chic Purple Jade Bar offers world-class cocktails served by award-winning bartenders, known as Saigon’s ‘miracle mixologists’. After enjoying a lavish dinner, guests can tantalise their palates by indulging in a glass of Ductini, the bar’s signature drink. A perfect blend of green apples, Bacardi rum, dry martini and orange peel, it is a drink that is sure to please even the most discerning palate.

3. Humidor Cigar Lounge, InterContinental Bangkok

If cigars and single malts are a match made in heaven then the Humidor Cigar Lounge at InterContinental Bangkok is a paradise for cigar and whisky aficionados. It offers some of the world’s finest rolled tobaccos and single-malt whiskies in an elegant setting, accented with wood interiors and leather seats. With a thoughtfully curated selection that includes celebrated drams such as Benromach, Glenfiddich and Laphroaig, as well as Cuban makes like Cohiba, Montecristo and Partagas, the Humidor Cigar Lounge is a cozy sanctum for connoisseurs, allowing guests to sit back and appreciate life's finer pleasures.

4. Bellini Cocktail Lounge, InterContinental Citystars Cairo

Whether you’re in search for a relaxing night out or an evening dancing to upbeat tunes, the Bellini Cocktail Lounge at InterContinental Citystars Cairo is the ideal choice. Perfectly complementing the Lounge’s expansive selection of quality cocktails, draft beer, select wines and sumptuous food is its exciting entertainment options. Guests may choose to groove to the live music of the resident band, ‘Night Shift’, or heat up the dance floor for Salsa night on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

5. Vista Lounge, InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Surrounded by endless dining, shopping and entertainment options, the Vista Lounge at InterContinental Dubai Festival City is a hidden gem, offering an escape from the city's hustle and bustle. With a drink in hand, guests can enjoy the stunning views of the city’s vibrant downtown area and the iconic Burj Khalifa. The Vista Lounge’s live entertainment, intimate setting and superb views provide the right ingredients for an unforgettable night out.

6. Club InterContinental, InterContinental Sydney

Overlooking the Sydney harbour with picturesque views of the iconic Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, Club InterContinental’s rooftop terrace at InterContinental Sydney offers guests an exclusive retreat after work. With complimentary canapés accompanied by drinks and local wines from 5pm to 7pm, guests may wind down with their favourite cocktail and take in breathtaking views of one of the world’s most colourful cities.

7. Market Lane Bar, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto

The Market Lane Bar at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto brings to life the hotel’s distinct aesthetic style that combines old world glamour with sleek modern designs. Located under the soaring glass atrium connecting the historic Winfield and Rialto wings of InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, the Market Lane Bar offers guests jazz performances by renowned resident musician James Morrison. In addition to boasting the city’s finest and largest collection of whiskey, the Bar also offers an impressive selection of cocktails and tapas. Definitely one of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets, the Market Lane Bar is perfect for a well-deserved night cap.

8. Amethyste Lounge, InterContinental Pheonicia Beirut

Step inside the Amethyste Lounge at InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut and be transported into a surreal atmosphere embellished with white drapery, candlelight, soothing water elements and live eclectic music. This sophisticated yet casual outdoor oasis is the perfect location to slow down and celebrate the finer things in life. Guests can enjoy a feast for the senses by indulging in the Lounge’s extensive list of delicious cocktails, delectable international cuisine and exotic blend of shishas.

9. MIXX Bar and Lounge, ANA InterContinental Tokyo

Located in the heart of Tokyo’s vibrant business district and overlooking the city’s spectacular skyline, MIXX Bar and Lounge serves as the perfect venue for an unforgettable night out. Situated on the 36th floor of ANA Intercontinental Tokyo, this dining and entertainment destination offers guests a variety of drink options, including signature cocktails like MIXX Mary, which combines basil infused vodka and a mélange of juices and is topped with mozzarella foam and chili flakes. With stunning views, avantgarde design and contemporary cuisine, the MIXX Bar and Lounge takes sophistication to new heights.

10. Starboard at InterContinental Yokohama Grand

Guests looking for a night filled with music and drinks are bound to discover their sanctuary within the stylish interiors of Starboard at InterContinental Yokohama Grand. This sophisticated bar, which overlooks Tokyo Bay and the Pacific Ocean, offers an intimate ambience for guests looking to indulge in the Bar’s delicious drinks and enjoy live jazz performances by seasoned musicians every evening from 7:45 PM.