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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.