4 Best Bars in Northern Thailand, Thailand

Though this former jazz house no longer plays jazz, it still stages live acoustic music and has lots of hammocks, three-fold cushions, and Thai meditation mattresses that patrons can relax on. Cheap tasty drinks are available throughout the year. You can bring your own food in the off-season from May to October, or buy pizzas and Thai staples here in the high season.

Dedicated to the craft beer revolution, this casual spot is run by a mother-daughter duo who stock the bar with IPAs, ciders, wheat beer, and strong ales from local and international breweries such as Mahanakhon, Call Me Papa, La Chouffe, and Duvel. If hops and heady flavor profiles aren't your thing, Singha's always on tap and the cocktails are exceptional.

This relaxed bar with a Rastafarian vibe has a quirky colorful interior, a pool table, and live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

This relaxed homage to all things reggae sums up Chiang Rai's laid-back attitude. Whether you're playing Jenga with strangers, listening to a live band, or talking to the friendly Rastafarian waiter, this is the perfect place to spend a chill evening.