A few blocks outside the Old Market area, the French-owned Abacus, just off Srivatha on the west end of Om Khun Street, (855-12) 644 286, closed Sundays, is barely six months old and already a favorite with the discerning expat crowd.

Long frequented by Guǎngzhōu's expat crowd, this popular sports bar still pulls in the crowds.

Most Moscow-based expat musicians agree that they shouldn't target only expat crowds, however.

He is experienced at finding everything from buzzing Ouaga nightlife away from the expat crowd to the ideal place for getting your hair braided.

It's a friendly place that attracts a slightly older expat crowd, who enjoy the fish and chips (Y85) and pints of Guinness and Kilkenny.

It's exceptionally popular with the local expat crowd, who -secretly come for the karaoke.

Loud, brash and popular with the American expat crowd hungry for burgers and draught píjiǔ, this hospitable sports bar runs enthusiastically to table-football, a kiddies' play area, pool, library, good Sunday brunches, jam nights and live blues, jazz and rock.

D Map A classic Irish pub, and popular with the expat crowd, with live music (check its website for the programme), pub food, pizza and seafood grills.

Expect reassuring guitar riffs - at least when the rock-loving English owner has wrestled control of the hi-fi - and an expat crowd kicking back on the terrace.

They are somewhat quieter suburbs with cottage-style accommodations, where many of the expat crowd live.