Buddha Bar
Fusing Caribbean chill and African vibrancy, this lively watering hole envelops you in its off-the-wall atmosphere. For starter, there’s a ‘Captain Jack Sparrow’ fixing your drinks behind the bar counter, and he happens to be the manager of the place. It’s a favourite haunt of bikers, rockers and backpackers. Come here for tasty barbecues, drinks, Thai reggae music and a friendly vibe.
- Location: Mae Nam Kwae Road
- Price Range: Affordable
Buzz Pub
Catering to the young and energetic crowd, this upscale pub is a favourite among urban holidaymakers from Bangkok who come here to have a blast. Mingle among the locals and take to the dance floor as DJs spin the decks with the latest hip-hop, indy and electro house tunes. Monthly live concerts are part of the experience here as well. Parties begin after 19:00, so plan to arrive after dinner.
- Location: Near the City Pillar
- Price Range: Pricey
Discovery Nightclub
If you like loud music and brash parties, this riverside establishment is it. Frequented by the well-off Bangkok crowd, Discovery delights revellers with live concerts, great band performances and an extensive drinks list. No cover charge.
- Location: Song Kwae Road
- Price Range: Pricey
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Glitzy
This spacious discotheque-karaoke pub is very popular among the night owls from Bangkok. It offers a combination of live band entertainment and DJs, who rock the house with the latest dance grooves. The karaoke lounge has individually decked out private rooms. No cover charge.
- Opening Hours: 20:00 – 01:00
- Location: Saeng Chuto Road, near Night Market and Allied War Cemetery
- Price Range: Pricey
No Name Bar
Actually this bar may have a name, as it’s got ‘Get Sh*t Faced on a Shoestring’ emblazoned on its crimson-coloured façade. This legendary institution on Mae Nam Kwae Road is run by a group of British expats and offers tasty Thai dishes as well as hearty English meat pie, mashed potatoes and the all-time-favorite fish & chips. Backpackers love this place for its laid-back ambience, great food and beers. There’s also a pool table and large-screen TV telecasting live football matches to add to the entertainment.
- Location: Mae Nam Kwae Road, near the Allied War Cemetery
- Price Range: Affordable
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The Resort
With its urban, classy atmosphere, this upscale pub-restaurant is a welcome change to the down-to-earth pub-crawling scene along Mae Nam Kwae Road. The shaded garden terrace is often packed with diners who descend here for a delectable Thai dinner accompanied by live music, custom-mixed drinks and a chilled out atmosphere. Note that it opens for dinner only.
- Opening Hours: 17:00 – 01:00
- Location: Mae Nam Kwae Road, just south of the bridge
- Price Range: Affordable - Pricey