Must-see nightlife in Laos

  • Dao Fah

    Luang Prabang

    A young Lao crowd packs this cavernous club, located just near the southern bus terminal. Live bands playing Lao and Thai pop alternate with DJs spinning…

  • Happy Bar

    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…

  • Laochaleun Bar

    Savannakhet

    The atmospheric Laochaleun occupies a strategic corner overlooking Savannakhet Sq and draws a lively crowd from about 7pm onwards. Live music on weekend…

  • CCC Bar

    Vientiane

    The only gay bar in town, this place draws a convivial crowd and pushes things up a notch on weekends. From 1am it attracts a mixed crowd as one of the…

  • Champahom

    Pakse

    A chill place to drink and snack, this Thai-owned bar has live music (usually Carabao-style Thai country music) most nights except Sunday from about 7…

  • Barview

    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.

  • @Home

    Vientiane

    There are a few clubs on the road to the airport and the best known of the bunch is the heavy-duty techno club @Home, located about 2km from the city…

  • Adam's Bar

    Don Det & Don Khon

    Staff are upfront about their special 'secret' ingredients, so if that's your kind of scene then this is your kind of place. Has a full menu of Lao and…

  • Chill Out

    Savannakhet

    Located about 200m north of the old stadium, Chill is a pretty standard Lao karaoke joint.

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