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Best Nightlife & Bars in Chiang Rai

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Nightlife & Bars in Chiang Rai

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89 Plus Bar $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

Music venue with regular gigs by local Thai artists and indie bands. Suits live music fans curious about the regional scene.

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Backpacker Pub Chiang Rai $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-02:00

Backpacker Pub Chiang Rai is a lively budget pub in central Chiang Rai with cheap drinks and travel-route chat. A natural meeting …

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Bamboo Bar Chiang Rai $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-24:00

Bamboo-themed open-air bar with chill atmosphere. Suits backpackers wanting laid-back tropical vibes.

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Beer Lover Chiang Rai $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-24:00

Beer-focused bar with local and imported draught selection. Suits beer drinkers wanting variety beyond the usual chains.

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Cat Bar $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

Long-running expat bar near the Night Bazaar with live acoustic music nightly. Suits travellers wanting a relaxed pub atmosphere w…

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Chang Garden Beer Bar $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-24:00

Outdoor Chang-sponsored beer garden with live Thai bands. Suits Thai locals and travellers wanting a local beer-garden experience.

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Chiang Rai Tap Room $$$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-24:00

Multi-tap craft beer room with seasonal Thai craft offerings. Suits travellers wanting depth in the local craft beer scene.

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Connect Bar $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-24:00

Modern bar attached to the Connect Cafe with craft cocktails and tapas. Suits younger travellers wanting trendy after-work drinks.

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Dance Club Sankhongluang $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 21:00-03:00

Dance Club Sankhongluang is a late-night dance club in central Chiang Rai with rotating EDM, hip-hop and Thai pop nights. A primar…

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Drink and Drunk Pub $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 19:00-02:00

Loud popular Thai pub with cover bands and dance floor. Suits younger travellers and Thai partygoers wanting a livelier scene.

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Dusit Sky Bar $$$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-24:00

Resort rooftop bar with island views and elaborate cocktails. Suits couples and groups wanting refined rooftop sundowners.

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Easy House Bar $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-24:00

Casual bar at the Easy House complex with cocktails and Western pub fare. Suits expats and travellers wanting reliable evening dri…

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Grand Coffee Pub $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-01:00

Cafe-pub combination with coffee in the day and live bands at night. Suits travellers wanting a flexible day-to-night venue.

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Heritage Sky Lounge $$$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-24:00

Hotel rooftop lounge with city skyline views and signature cocktails. Suits travellers wanting elevated views with their evening d…

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Heuan Soontaree Bar $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-23:00

Live music venue owned by famed northern singer with nightly Lanna folk music. Suits cultural travellers wanting authentic regiona…

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Hop and Sip Craft Beer $$$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-24:00

Modern craft beer bar with rotating Thai craft taps. Suits beer geeks exploring Thailand's young craft scene.

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Hops and Hills $$$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-24:00

Hill-themed craft beer bar with views and rotating taps. Suits craft beer fans wanting a niche destination experience.

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Karaoke Box Chiang Rai $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-02:00

Karaoke Box Chiang Rai is a private-room karaoke venue in central Chiang Rai with Thai, Chinese and English songbooks. A fun group…

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Karaoke Spot $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-02:00

Karaoke Spot is a modern karaoke chain venue in central Chiang Rai with private rooms and a large Thai-English songbook. A reliabl…

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Klong Bar $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

Local Thai bar with cheap towers, snacks and Thai music. Suits travellers wanting an unpretentious neighbourhood bar.

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La Vie en Rose $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

French-themed wine bar with cheese plates and intimate seating. Suits couples and wine drinkers wanting an upscale evening cocktai…

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Lampu Bar $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

Local bar named after the lampu tree with mellow Thai music. Suits travellers wanting a quiet local evening drink.

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Leo Beer Garden Chiang Rai $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-24:00

Open-air Leo beer sponsored garden with cover bands and Thai snacks. Suits locals and travellers wanting big-tower beer evenings.

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Mojo Bar $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

Acoustic-music bar with regular Thai folk performers. Suits cultural travellers wanting genuine local music.

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Night Bazaar Live Stage $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-23:30

Open-air food court with live Thai bands within the Night Bazaar complex. Suits tourists wanting dinner-and-show with the bazaar s…

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Nikorn Bar $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

Local Thai bar popular with younger Thai crowds and visiting Thais. Suits travellers wanting a genuine local nightlife experience.

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Old Brothers Bar $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

Casual bar with pool tables, darts and rotating local beer taps. Suits expats and backpackers wanting laid-back social evenings.

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Pang Khon Beer Garden $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-24:00

Outdoor neighbourhood beer garden popular with younger Thai locals. Suits travellers seeking authentic Thai bar atmosphere.

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Pool Hall Sankhongnoi $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-01:00

Pool tables, drinks and snacks for casual evening hangout. Suits travellers wanting low-key bar games.

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Reggae Home and Bar $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-01:00

Reggae-themed bar with bamboo decor, mellow vibes and Bob Marley playlist. Suits backpackers wanting an easy chill spot for evenin…

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Riverside Beer Garden $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-24:00

Open-air beer garden along the Kok with grilled food. Suits casual evenings of beer and Thai snacks beside the river.

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Riverside Music Bar $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-24:00

Riverside bar with acoustic sets and views of the Kok River. Suits couples and small groups wanting scenic evening drinks.

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Riverside Sunset Bar $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-23:00

Riverside Sunset Bar is a Kok River-front bar in Chiang Rai City Centre specialising in cocktails timed to dusk. A romantic option…

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Sai Lom Bar $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

Breeze-themed open-air bar with garden seating and live music. Suits travellers wanting open-air drinking in a leafy environment.

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Saturday Walking Street Beer $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-22:00 Sat

Pop-up beer area along the Saturday Walking Street market. Suits market-goers wanting refreshment between food stalls.

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Singha Beer Park $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-23:00

Singha-branded outdoor beer area at Singha Park with food stalls. Suits visitors enjoying the park into the evening.

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Sky Bar Le Meridien $$$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-24:00

Rooftop bar atop Le Meridien with Kok River and city views. Suits hotel guests and special-occasion drinkers wanting upscale rooft…

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Soul Music Lounge $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 19:00-01:00

Soul and jazz music lounge with live performers on weekends. Suits travellers wanting refined music nights.

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Sports Bar Goal Chiang Rai $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 16:00-01:00

Sports Bar Goal Chiang Rai is a sports-focused bar in the city centre with multiple TVs and pub food. A reliable spot for sports f…

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Stage 89 Live Music $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 19:00-02:00

Stage 89 Live Music is a live music venue in central Chiang Rai hosting rotating Thai bands and visiting indie acts. A go-to spot …

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Sunday Night Market Beer Garden $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-22:00 Sun

Open-air beer area at the Sunday market with live local music. Suits weekend travellers combining shopping and drinking.

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Sunrise Bar Chiang Rai $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-02:00

Late-running bar popular with backpackers wanting cheap drinks. Suits social travellers looking for late nights.

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Teepee Bar $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-01:00

Hippie-themed bar with teepee tent decor and acoustic guitar nights. Suits backpackers and bohemian travellers wanting a chilled h…

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The Acoustic Lounge $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-24:00

The Acoustic Lounge is an unplugged music venue in central Chiang Rai with regular acoustic performers. A worthwhile destination f…

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The Brew Tap House $$$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-24:00

Craft beer specialist with Thai and international taps and curated bottle list. Suits beer enthusiasts wanting beyond Singha and C…

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The Cellar Wine Bar $$$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-24:00

The Cellar Wine Bar is an underground-style wine bar in central Chiang Rai with curated European and New World list. A genuine des…

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The Crow Bar $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

Dimly-lit cocktail bar with creative drinks and chilled music. Suits travellers wanting a sophisticated late-evening drink.

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The Hideout Bar $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

The Hideout Bar is a tucked-away cocktail bar in Chiang Rai City Centre reached through an unmarked door. A find for travellers wa…

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The Local Brewery $$$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 16:00-24:00

Small craft beer venue with local-Thai brewery focus and pub food. Suits travellers wanting hyperlocal craft beer experiences.

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The Lost Bar Chiang Rai $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

Hidden lounge bar with curated cocktails and dim lighting. Suits travellers wanting a speakeasy-style evening.

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The Mantrini Pool Bar $$$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 15:00-23:00

Resort pool bar with cocktails and sunset views. Suits resort guests and casual visitors wanting relaxed swim-up drinking.

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The Office Bar Chiang Rai $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

Western-style sports bar with multiple TVs and pub food. Suits expats and sports fans needing live sports.

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The Underground Club $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 21:00-03:00

The Underground Club is a basement-level club in central Chiang Rai with rotating DJs and themed party nights. A characterful late…

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The Vintage Bar $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

Vintage-themed bar with retro decor and classic rock playlist. Suits older travellers wanting a nostalgic atmosphere with quality …

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The Wanderer Bar $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-01:00

International bar attached to the Wanderer restaurant with live music. Suits Western travellers wanting a familiar pub vibe.

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Tipsy Tavern $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

Western-style pub with sports broadcasts and bar food. Suits expats wanting a familiar pub experience.

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Tonight Pub Chiang Rai $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-02:00

Live-band Thai pub with regional rock bands and big-screen sports. Suits Thai music fans and locals socialising over beer towers.

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Top View Bar Chiang Rai $$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 17:00-01:00

Rooftop bar with expansive city views and Thai-Western menu. Suits travellers seeking panoramic dining and drinks.

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Whisky Bar Chiang Rai $$$

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-01:00

Whisky Bar Chiang Rai is a specialist single malt and Japanese whisky bar in central Chiang Rai with extensive bottle list. A seri…

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Yindee Beer Bar $

Chiang Rai City Centre · 18:00-24:00

Welcoming Thai beer bar with friendly local staff. Suits solo travellers wanting easy local conversations over a beer.