Must-see nightlife in Vang Vieng

  • Smile Beach Bar

    Vang Vieng

    This mega-chill riverside bar is a slice of the old Vang Vieng, before the buggies took over. Order a Beerlao (we don't recommend eating here) and swing…

  • Earth

    Vang Vieng

    Made from driftwood and clay, this artsy hillside bar-restaurant pipes out fine tunes to match the ambience, with live music nightly from 7pm. Check out…

  • Jungle Project

    Vang Vieng

    If you want to recapture the spirit of Va Va Vang Vieng before the clampdown on the town's formerly raucous party scene, the Jungle Project parties are…

  • Gary's Irish Bar

    Vang Vieng

    Still one of the best bars in town thanks to its friendly, unpretentious atmosphere, live music (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9pm), free pool and…

  • Sakura Bar

    Vang Vieng

    At the time of writing, Sakura was one of the most popular bars in Vang Vieng, with the largest crowds and loudest music. Expect a raucous night with shot…

  • Heartbeat Pub

    Vang Vieng

    For a night out with more of a Lao flavour, head to this big beer garden and nightclub about 2km north of town. This is where the visiting weekenders from…