The Best Chiang Rai Bars

Most Asian countries know how to party and Chiang Rai is no different. Located in northern Thailand, the city is very small in size compared to the larger Bangkok. The best place to start the night before heading to a club is a local bar. Here are the best bars in the city of Chiang Rai.

The Brasserie: This is the bar to go to hear some lively blues and rock music. The bar offers Tuk who is one of the best local rockers. He plays on weekends after 11 p.m. There are other legendary blues singers and a great variety of drinks to choose from. The riverfront location is common in Chiang Mai.

Rasta Cafe: This outdoor bar is popular and laid back. It is located along the Night Bazaar area and features live music nightly. The music is reggae with a little bit of jazz and rock mixed in. This bar was formerly known as Rasta Bar and is easy to find right next to the one-way iron bridge along Charoen Prathet Road.

The Red Lion: Perfectly situated within the Night Bazaar, this is one of the favorite bars for locals and serves an excellent selection of food and drink. The have Guinness on tap, which is extremely rare in this part of the world. The traditional British pub has service both indoors and outside.

Number 1 Bar: This is one of the most popular places in town and is known as a bachelor bar. It is the main distributor of Belgian beers in the northern part of Thailand. There are a lot of pretty waitresses serving beer and it is one of the best bars for local bachelors to party into the night.

The Half Moon Pub: This sports bar and restaurant is located on Moon Muang road. There are more than enough pool tables and a great dart area. There are local and imported drinks to choose from. Great music can be enjoyed at this pub while watching the big game and having whatever type of beer desired.

The @ Living Room: This lounge has a nice atmosphere when busy. It is a new stylish bar that is open until all hours of the night. Come here and relax after all of the other bars are closed for the night. The owners are friendly and the atmosphere is chill at one of the best and most stylish local bars.

Silapathai Lounge & Bar: For an excellent cocktail menu, look no further than Silapathai Lounge & Bar. There is live DJ entertainment nightly and offers the only Chef's Table in Chiang Mai.

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