Must see nightlife in Chiang Rai Province

In addition to a proper cup of joe made from local beans, there are surprisingly authentic Swedish-style sweets and Western-style meals and sandwiches at…

The coffee and cakes here are good enough, but it's the presence of 25 cats – all different breeds – that have made this place wildly popular with both…

Doi Chaang is the leading brand among Chiang Rai coffees, and its beans are now sold as far afield as Canada and Europe. This flagship cafe makes for a…

The Hub is attached to the next-door Funky Box hostel: the Belgian and Thai owners serve Belgian beers and reasonable cocktails (from 140B). There's also…

Chiang Khong's coolest cafe is tucked away in a shaded wood-framed building strewn with sofas. There's excellent coffee and smoothies, as well as a small…

Flying the Rasta flag in Chiang Rai, the Peace House has a pool table, live music a few nights a week, a mellow vibe and a shady garden that's popular…

For a Thai-style night out on the town, consider this lively place. There's no English-language sign, but follow the live music and look for the knot of…

This ‘drip bar’ treats local coffee beans with the utmost respect. Th Sankhongluang is a block south of Chiang Rai Technical College, about 1.2km from the…

A pleasant cafe that offers coffees, teas, smoothies and simple Thai dishes. The big draw is the breezy terrace with fine views over the countryside south…

A stylish but relaxed place that offers both local and foreign coffee beans in a refined atmosphere. There's a good bakery here, too.

The pool table has gone to make room for a general store, but this shop/bar has kept its outside seating area and still serves tolerable cocktails, as…

Refresh yourself after the climb to Wat Santikhiri at this open-air coffee shop perched to the side of the pagoda. There are great views over Mae Salong…

The most lively of the bars on Chiang Khong's main drag, Rin has a pool table, live sport on TV and, if you really want it, karaoke. There's also a menu…

Easy House Bar has a friendly, relaxed, semi-open-air vibe and a dinner menu of Thai and Western classics.

Have a cup of coffee brewed from local beans while gazing at Chiang Rai’s gilded clock tower.

Long-standing Cat Bar has a pool table and, on some nights, live music.