Northern Laos
Decked in old muskets and rice-paddy hats, Bar How is darkly atmospheric. By night a row of homemade lòw-lów (rice wine), infused with everything from…
Must-see nightlife in Northern Laos
Northern Laos
Overlooking a lily pond and the distant mountains, The Classic is a great little bar serving up purple rice beer, passion-fruit mojitos, exotic snacks and…
Northern Laos
This is where it's at in Udomxai; a lively wooden and bamboo beer garden that draws a young crowd to quaff Beerlao by the crate. A decent selection of Lao…
Nong Khiaw
Chilled Q sits on the main road with an ox-blood, rattan interior, a little roof terrace, good tunes and a friendly owner. Cocktails are 35,000K to 40…
Northern Laos
It's a fair trek up the hill beyond the gaggle of guesthouses, but it's worth it to find this buzzing little bar. Bring the flyer you receive when jumping…
Nong Khiaw
Set on pontoons, this peaceful, semi-al fresco Lao bar-restaurant relies on the soothing river view as its wallpaper, and dishes up cold Beerlao for the…
Northern Laos
There is some life beyond the dodgy and dark nightclubs in Sainyabuli and it comes in the form of a pair of lively beer gardens on the banks of the Nam…
Nong Khiaw
Located 1km out of town (heading towards Pak Mong), Hive Bar is run by a friendly Lao, has a downstairs disco and karaoke for those inclined, plus a…
Northern Laos
Offering some prime views of the Mekong River, this is a popular spot for sundowners and late drinks. Happy hour runs from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and there are…
Northern Laos
Try this simple shack for sunset beers over the rice-paddy fields. Locals gather here to play guitars and munch on barbecued meat.
