Phuket
This long-running open-air hang-out gazes over the sea just west of Rawai's pier and offers reasonably priced beers and cocktails, as well as coffee,…
Must-see nightlife in Thailand
Ko Pha-Ngan
There are few better ways to unwind at the end of a Ko Pha-Ngan day than watching the sun slide into an azure sea from this bar on the northwest sands of…
Bangkok
If ‘Chinese pawn shop’ can be considered a legitimate design theme, then Post Bar has nailed it. The dark wood walls of this narrow, shophouse-bound bar…
Banglamphu
Located an ambivalent arm’s length from the hype of Th Khao San, Phra Nakorn Bar and Gallery is a home away from hovel for Thai students and arty types,…
Bangkok
This classy wine bar and restaurant sits on the 37th floor of the luxury Hotel Pullman and pairs lovely vistas of the city's skyline with your wine of…
Ko Samet
Cheerily fronted by burning torches and Thai flags, this bar sits at the eastern end of the island's busiest beach, away from the most crowded parts. It's…
Bangkok
Up on the 39th floor of a business district high-rise, this hip nightclub spans a lounge, bar and restaurant, and has a dance floor that could potentially…
Ko Pha-Ngan
One of Hat Rin’s largest venues, Tommy lures the masses with loungers, low tables, black lights, a swimming pool and blaring Full Moon music. Drinks are…
Ko Samui
We love this coffee shop in the heart of Mae Nam. Little vintage items create a chic and quirky interior that is small and perfectly formed and looks out…
Ko Chang
When you hear the thumping music coming from the back lanes of Lonely Beach, it's usually coming from here. Ting Tong is legendary on the Ko Chang club…
Chiang Mai
Minimalist, tiny, modern and quite popular with hip Thai locals, this place will appease coffee snobs from all corners of the earth. The espresso drinks…
Ko Phi-Phi
This ramshackle driftwood gem is one of Phi-Phi's most chilled-out bars and is excellent for nursing a beer while the sun dips into the sea. Destroyed in…
Ko Lanta
It's not hard to lose a few hours chilling at this beachfront reggae Rasta bar. The ambience is set with polished driftwood, floor cushions, salty rope…
Ko Samet
Sharing an upstairs main-street space with a gym, this bar offers good people-watching from its high vantage point, Samet-standard Day-Glo graffiti and a…
Mae Sot
Stylish for Mae Sot, Braverly is light and bright and serves bagels, paninis, salads and local coffee. There are sofas and swing seats to perch on. The…
Chiang Rai
Doi Chaang is the leading brand among Chiang Rai coffees, and its beans are now sold as far afield as Canada and Europe. This flagship cafe makes for a…
Banglamphu
This vaguely Middle Eastern–themed bar represents the posh alter ego of Th Khao San. There’s live music, lounges for puffing on shisha (waterpipes), and a…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Run by the affable Quentin, this enjoyable bar defies Surat Thani's appropriation by yogis and the chakra-balancing crowd with a heady range of Belgian…
Hua Hin
Located at the trendy Seenspace mall, this beer bar has a great view of the Gulf. There are beers from Thailand, Europe and the USA, including some craft…
Chiang Mai
The perfect spot to refuel after touring the old-city museums, with a full range of stimulating hot, cold and blended brews. You can sit indoors in…
Ko Lipe
The floor cushions and low tables on the wooden deck at Castaway Resort suit the mellow beachfront vibe. It has the best happy hour (from 4pm to 6pm) on…
Ko Samui
This small, charming and colourful cafe serves no alcohol (as Wat Phra Yai is alongside) and shuts early, but it's a lovely spot to catch the sunset with…
Chiang Mai
Come here for Chiang Mai's biggest selection of Thai craft beers, plus local concoctions like lychee honey mead and a good bunch of international choices…
Chiang Mai
This elegant Victorian-era cafe within the Siam Celadon shop serves Thai mountain teas alongside tasty Thai and Western food. It's a beautiful setting for…
We Didn't Land on the Moon Since 1987
Chiang Mai
This tiny haunt tucked down a quiet soi feels more like hanging out at your artsy friend’s studio than a bar. While drinks are standard (Singha, SangSom…
Ko Pha-Ngan
With chatty staff and a prime location on the corner straight down from the Thong Sala pier, cavernous wood-floored Hub is the sports bar of choice for…
Banglamphu
Hippie has a cool, retro vibe and indoor and outdoor seating, all set to the type of indie-pop soundtrack that you're unlikely to hear elsewhere in town…
Chiang Mai
Ensconced to the west of the Iron Bridge, this fun outdoor bar features a red, double-decker public bus that visitors can hang out in while they drink…
Banglamphu
Madame Musur pulls off that elusive combination of northern Thailand meets The Beach meets Th Khao San. It’s a fun place to chat, drink and people-watch,…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Offering superb views of the Full Moon party from an elevated terrace – and excellent panoramas at all other times – this bar at the southern end of the…
Ko Kut
Not as grungy as nearby local bars, View Point has a fabulous location and a deck where you can dangle your legs over the river. There's good espresso…
Chiang Mai
A Nimmanhaemin survivor, cavernous Warmup has been rocking since 1999, attracting a young, trendy and beautiful crowd as the evening wears on. Hip-hop…
Chiang Khong
The Hub is attached to the next-door Funky Box hostel: the Belgian and Thai owners serve Belgian beers and reasonable cocktails (from 140B). There's also…
Chiang Mai
This chic rooftop bar is great for cocktails and chillin' by the infinity pool, which is encased in translucent glass and glows brightly after dark thanks…
Kanchanaburi
This little spot with great people-watching seats eschews the cheap-drinks, loud-music standard for this area and instead provides dozens of craft beers,…
Banglamphu
The knot of vintage motorcycles is your visual cue, but most likely you'll hear Commé before you see it. A staple nightlife option for local hipsters,…
Ko Samui
Drinks are dispensed from the multicoloured bar to an effusive crowd, guests recline on loungers on the beach, and the party is on day and night, with…
Ao Nang
Kick back in comfortable green and rattan lounges and watch the sun set at this beach-facing chill-out bar at the southern end of Ao Nang. It's part of Ao…
Phitsanulok
Set in a converted shophouse, with exposed brick walls and a wooden counter to sit at, this is perhaps Phitsanulok's most sophisticated bar. There's an…
Banglamphu
There seems to be a current (and inexplicable) trend for beach-themed, almost tiki-bar-style pubs in Banglamphu. If this aesthetic appeals, hunker down…
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