Roots Bar Pai

About Roots Bar Pai

A reggae-roots bar in Wiang Tai with bonfires, hookahs and dub nights. Suits long-stay travellers settling in for a slow night.

Why visit Roots Bar Pai

Drink prices and music selection suit foreign visitors looking for a familiar but distinctly Thai night out
Staff comfortable with international customers and English-language ordering is straightforward
Roots Bar Pai is one of Wiang Tai's identifiable nightlife stops and a good baseline for an evening in Pai
Atmosphere strikes a workable balance between relaxed early-evening and busier late-night crowd
Located in Wiang Tai, the residential riverside area south of the centre so it integrates easily into a wider Pai bar crawl

What to expect

✦ Smoking permitted in designated areas only following Thai regulations

✦ Beers 80-150 baht and basic spirits 150-250 baht typical Pai pricing

✦ Last orders usually around 12:30am with venues closing by 1am per local licensing

✦ Cover charge unusual at most Pai bars except a few clubs

Local tips

Earplugs are sensible if the venue has live music and you are sat near the speakers
Grab home is usually 80-200 baht across Pai after closing time
Cash is faster than card use 100 and 500 baht notes for tipping if you stay long
Combine with dinner nearby plenty of options around Wiang Tai

Frequently asked questions

Are taxis or Grab easy to find at closing time?

Yes Grab works well in Pai 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 hours is Roots Bar Pai open?

Listed hours are 18:00-02:00. Closing time is usually enforced by local licensing. After-hours options exist nearby ask staff for current recommendations.

Is there a dress code?

Most Pai bars are casual flip-flops and shorts are fine. A few rooftop or hotel bars require closed shoes for men and no beachwear. If unsure smart-casual is the safe option for evening venues.