THE BEST Bars and Nightlife in Chiang Rai

From hidden speakeasies to rooftop lounges — explore the best bars and nightlife in Chiang Rai with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

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🍸 Bars and Nightlife in Chiang Rai

  • Clock Tower night market drinks — Grab a cold drink and watch the ornate clock tower light show in the evening.
  • Sawadee Bar — A casual riverside bar with cold beers and live acoustic music.
  • Tachileik Bar view — A riverside bar with views across to Myanmar and the Tachileik border.
  • Mekong River Bar — A bar along the Mekong serving drinks and local snacks with river views.
  • Doi Tung café bar — A café and bar at Doi Tung serving coffee, cakes and light drinks.
  • Piti Bar — A small, friendly local bar with beers and live music near the Night Bazaar.
  • Mellow Bar — A relaxed bar with acoustic music and a laid-back atmosphere.
  • Zoe in Yellow Chiang Rai — A backpacker-friendly bar with music, buckets and a social vibe.
  • T2 Bar — A local bar with DJs, dancing and a late-night crowd.
  • Rasta Bar Chiang Rai — A reggae bar with live music, cold beers and a chilled-out crowd.
  • Little Duck — A quirky bar with fun cocktails and a friendly, eclectic atmosphere.
  • The Liberty Bar — A sports bar with live games, pub grub and cold draft beers.
  • Doi Chang Coffee Bar — An evening coffee and cocktail bar serving locally roasted beans.
  • Jazzup Chiang Rai — A live jazz and blues bar with regular performances.
  • Nangnon Bar — A local bar with mountain views and a relaxed outdoor setting.
  • The Cave Bar — A bar with cave-like decor and creative cocktails.
  • Mekong Lounge — A riverside lounge with cocktails and sunset views over the Mekong.
  • Bridge Bar — A bar near the Mae Kok River bridge with live music and local snacks.
  • Gin House — A bar specialising in gin cocktails with a large selection of bottles.
  • Chiang Rai Pub — An expat-friendly pub with beers, sports and a varied menu.

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