Tiger Tales

The Dish

SYDNEY

Blue Bar on 36 at the Shangri-La Hotel, The Rocks offers panoramic views of the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and Darling Harbour. The bar opens at 5pm but arrive early to nab a seat for the sunset and enjoy a Club Tropicana or Harbour Serenade cocktail. www.shangri-la.com

BRISBANE

Following a A$3 million makeover, the Marriott's new Motion Bar & Grill boasts two of Australia's largest wine walls along with an open kitchen, high-set tables at the M Bar and outside seating on the M Deck overlooking the Brisbane River. www.marriott.com.au

MELBOURNE

Enjoy some of Victoria's best Hopkins River beef from the Grampians, broiled American steakhouse-style at Bob's Steak and Chophouse in the Docklands precinct. Bob's serves only grain- and grass-fed beef. www.bobs-steakandchop.com.au

BANGKOK

After a long day of sightseeing, shopping or deal-making, relax to live music at the Amari Atrium Bangkok's Wine and Cheese Buffet, featuring complimentary traditional Swiss raclette cheese. The buffet is open on the last Friday of each month from 7pm to 9pm. www.amari.com/atrium

HONG KONG

Chin Chin Bar at the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong invites you to savour selected New World wines via a two-for-one offer every night from 5pm to 9pm until 16 February. Look out for Colomé Torrontés 2010 from Argentina and Fleur du Cap from South Africa. www.hyatt.com

SINGAPORE

Discover wholesome Mediterranean quick bites at Pita Pan at The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands. The brainchild of mother-and-son team Reena and Kunal Pushkarna, the bistro is 100% vegetarian and most dishes are dairy-free. www.marinabaysands.com