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Chiang Mai has dozens of places where you can grab a beer or a cocktail, listen to live music, or both. Two centers of action are the Riverside area, where restaurants like the Good View double as bars later in the evening, and Nimmanhemin Road heading south from Huay Kaew Road. As with elsewhere in Thailand, many Bangkok-style
Chiang Mai has dozens of places where you can grab a beer or a cocktail, listen to live music, or both. Two centers of action are the Riverside area, where restaurants like the Good View double as bars later in the evening, and Nimmanhemin Road heading south from Huay K
Chiang Mai has dozens of places where you can grab a beer or a cocktail, listen to live music, or both. Two centers of a
Chiang Mai has dozens of places where you can grab a beer or a cocktail, listen to live music, or both. Two centers of action are the Riverside area, where restaurants like the Good View double as bars later in the evening, and Nimmanhemin Road heading south from Huay Kaew Road. As with elsewhere in Thailand, many Bangkok-style hostess bars are easy to find, most notably at the western end of Loi Kroh Road, the southern end of Moon Muang Road, and the Bar Beer Center next to the Top North Hotel on Moon Muang Road.
This is the city's most popular bar for jazz music. Doors open at 7 pm and seats on the first floor and mezzanine fill up...
This is the city's most popular bar for jazz music. Doors open at 7 pm and seats on the first floor and mezzanine fill up soon afterwards with a mix of expats, locals, and tourists eager to hear covers of jazz, folk rock, and pop. Tuesdays are jam-session nights, but the place, on the northern edge of the Old City, is packed every night of the week. The bar is super casual---shorts and flip-flops are welcome---and there's no cover, with drinks moderately priced (stick to beer and cider; the cocktails and wine aren't worth the price).
91/1-2 Sriphum Rd., Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
At the ever-popular Kantoke Palace, a series of dances that might involve umbrellas, swords, or other props is followed by an audience-participation circle dance. The...
At the ever-popular Kantoke Palace, a series of dances that might involve umbrellas, swords, or other props is followed by an audience-participation circle dance. The food is not what you're coming for, though the specialty cocktails aren't bad.
288/19 Chang Klan Rd., Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
An espresso bar by day and a cocktail bar by night, this sleek spot takes both sides of its persona very seriously. The barista offers...
An espresso bar by day and a cocktail bar by night, this sleek spot takes both sides of its persona very seriously. The barista offers several styles of coffee-making, such as Aeropress, Japanese drip, and cold brew. Later, the bartender takes over with a list of creative options that includes the Jackie Kennedy, a surprising but delicious combination of passion fruit, tomato, and mustard flavors.
151 Ratchawong Rd., Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand
The look at this bar on the western edge of the Old City is part industrial, part bric-a-brac shop, but the well-mixed cocktails are au...
The look at this bar on the western edge of the Old City is part industrial, part bric-a-brac shop, but the well-mixed cocktails are au courant, and the crowd is upbeat. The place serves burgers, including pork ones, and other comfort food. A signature libation, the High Flyer, involves bourbon, dark rum, amaretto, vanilla syrup, and bitters.
61/6 Arak Rd. 4 A, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
This fine ensemble of old-style teak-built houses offers a multicourse dinner accompanied by traditional music and dancing. Take a seat on the floor to experience...
This fine ensemble of old-style teak-built houses offers a multicourse dinner accompanied by traditional music and dancing. Take a seat on the floor to experience the show up close.
185/3 Wualai Rd., Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
Part–night market, part–outdoor food hall, Ploen Ruedee is a great place to get a bite to eat, drink a cold Chang or Singha beer, and...
Part–night market, part–outdoor food hall, Ploen Ruedee is a great place to get a bite to eat, drink a cold Chang or Singha beer, and listen to the bands that perform nightly. This is the trendiest of the night markets, with tables made of reclaimed wood, pretty string lights, and a cocktail kiosk. Two or three local bands perform nightly, with the music ranging from folk to pop to rock. Food-wise you'll find stands selling pizza, dumplings, satay, pad Thai, sashimi bowls, crepes, and ice cream.
Chang Klan Rd. near Thanon Charoen Mueang, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
The city's most popular gay bar runs a drag show every night from 10 pm, though seats fill up far earlier with a wide mix...
The city's most popular gay bar runs a drag show every night from 10 pm, though seats fill up far earlier with a wide mix of travelers and local LGBTQ community members. The costumes are stunning, the dancers' stamina impressive, and the routines a hoot, leaving the audience laughing up a storm (it's mostly Western music, so you don't need to speak Thai to enjoy yourself). There's no cover charge, drinks are reasonably priced (expect to pay B180 for a local beer), and everyone is welcome.
48 Charoenprathet Rd., Soi 6, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand
This longtime popular live music venue on the east bank of the Ping River, resounds after dark with live rock, jazz, and Motown oldies played...
This longtime popular live music venue on the east bank of the Ping River, resounds after dark with live rock, jazz, and Motown oldies played by cover bands. The Thai fare and extensive cocktail list are above average, too. The Riverside Restaurant & Bar is another good option for a laid-back evening of music.
13 Charoen Rat Rd., Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand
Young Thais, many of whom are students at nearby universities, love the discos and music bars of the Nimmanhaemin Road area, a major nightlife scene....
Young Thais, many of whom are students at nearby universities, love the discos and music bars of the Nimmanhaemin Road area, a major nightlife scene. Visiting ravers under 40 won't feel out of place in haunts like Warm Up, where local bands play Thai pop music and, in between sets, a DJ spins house and EDM. If you don't want to put in earplugs, enjoy a drink at the low-key outdoor tables.
40 Nimmanhaemin Rd., Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand
Although it's predominantly a retail shop, this well-stocked spot in a shopping plaza has outside bistro tables where customers can sample wines until late. Wine...
Although it's predominantly a retail shop, this well-stocked spot in a shopping plaza has outside bistro tables where customers can sample wines until late. Wine buffs, still a newish breed here, crowd the tables on most evenings. Food can be ordered from a neighboring bistro.
The Weave Artisan Society, in a renovated ice factory, includes an art gallery, a craft shop, a café, an open-kitchen restaurant with a massive wood-fired...
The Weave Artisan Society, in a renovated ice factory, includes an art gallery, a craft shop, a café, an open-kitchen restaurant with a massive wood-fired oven, and the Yellow Pug, a bar known for its selection of craft beers. The choices are constantly rotating but you can expect selections from the U.S., Europe, and elsewhere. You can also take your beer over to the restaurant to enjoy with a wood-fired pizza.
700 Tambon Hai Ya, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
An unsigned laneway just off Ratchaphakhinai Road in the Old City is a magnet for backpackers and rasta-Thais who gather nightly at the cluster of...
An unsigned laneway just off Ratchaphakhinai Road in the Old City is a magnet for backpackers and rasta-Thais who gather nightly at the cluster of open-air or open-sided music bars, including Zoe in Yellow. Music tends to be DJs on deck spinning house, EDM, and trance music. Expect inexpensive beer and sugary cocktails. Babylon Bar and Roots Rock Reggae are also popular and will be equally full. The bars close at midnight. The soi (lane) is difficult to find—the entrance is off Ratchaphakinai Road, one block north of Ratvithi Road.
40/12 Ratchawithi Rd., Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
A mostly young crowd heads to this fun open-air space to sip craft beers, top-shelf liquor, and premium cocktails and enjoy the rock and other...
A mostly young crowd heads to this fun open-air space to sip craft beers, top-shelf liquor, and premium cocktails and enjoy the rock and other bands or solo performers.
Nimmanhemin and Huay Kaew Rds., Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand
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