About Hops and Hills
Hill-themed craft beer bar with views and rotating taps. Suits craft beer fans wanting a niche destination experience.
Hill-themed craft beer bar with views and rotating taps. Suits craft beer fans wanting a niche destination experience.
Why visit
- Evening atmosphere is consistently good without being a tourist trap
- Staff comfortable with international customers and English-language ordering is straightforward
- Hops and Hills is one of Chiang Rai City Centre's identifiable nightlife stops and a good baseline for an evening in Chiang Rai
- Drink prices and music selection suit foreign visitors looking for a familiar but distinctly Thai night out
- Located in Chiang Rai City Centre, the central area around the clock tower and Night Bazaar so it integrates easily into a wider Chiang Rai bar crawl
What to expect
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Local tips
- Combine with dinner nearby plenty of options around Chiang Rai City Centre
- Grab home is usually 80-200 baht across Chiang Rai after closing time
- Earplugs are sensible if the venue has live music and you are sat near the speakers
- Happy hour usually runs 5pm to 8pm and shaves 30-50 percent off drink prices
Frequently asked questions
Is the venue safe for solo travellers?
Yes the venue caters to a mix of solo travellers and groups and is generally safe. Standard precautions apply do not leave drinks unattended and watch your phone in crowds. Staff are responsive if you flag any issue.
Are taxis or Grab easy to find at closing time?
Yes Grab works well in Chiang Rai and most rides home are 80-250 baht. At peak closing times wait can be 5-15 minutes. Saving the bar's pin location in Grab makes pickup easier.
What time does Hops and Hills get busy?
Most evenings the venue fills up around 9pm-10pm and stays busy until close. Friday and Saturday are noticeably busier than midweek. Arriving early gives you the better seats and a cheaper happy-hour drink before the crowd builds.