Must-see nightlife in Northern Bangkok

Over four floors in the leafy neighbourhood of Ari, this cafe and co-working space has an affection for board games, with hundreds on offer, and even Game…

The name and decor of this bar vaguely call to mind an Irish pub. But rather than shamrocks and clichés, you get an astonishing selection of imported…

This vast club has been around just about as long as RCA/Royal City Ave has, but frequent facelifts and expansions have kept it relevant. Top 40 hip-hop…

A cheerful and informal bar with alfresco seating, this hipster hangout often organises live bands and freestyle hip-hop jams that draw in throngs of…

Exposed brick, chunky carpets and warm lighting give Aree a cosier feel than your average Bangkok bar. It also offers live music (from 8pm Tuesday to…

This is probably the most sophisticated club along RCA – evidenced by the hefty entry fee and the coiffed and coddled clientele. Check the Facebook page…

A long-standing popular gay staple far away from the gaybourhood of Th Silom. Expect live music, cheesy choreography and lots of lasers.

The open-air lawn of this hostel functions as a fun, informal bar, while Paper Butter & the Burger, an on-site burger cart, is its restaurant.

As evening draws near, down a beer at Viva’s, a cafe-bar in Chatuchak Weekend Market that features live music and stays open late.