Chiang Khan
The most pleasant of a number of cutesy cafes that dot Th Chai Khong, this plant-filled, wooden-shuttered, roadside perch serves excellent coffee as well…
Must-see nightlife in Northeastern Thailand
Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen's youthful population has spawned many good coffee shops, but this friendly, attractively cluttered, front-terrace cafe is our favourite. It…
Northeastern Thailand
Equal parts bar and cafe, this attractive, trendy place in a converted wooden shophouse serves avocado smoothies, cocktails and a global roster of beers…
Ubon Ratchathani
Local coffee enthusiast Nut has his own plantation up in Chiang Mai and he roasts his own beans in this funky and charming wooden coffee house to produce…
Loei Province
Loei is the unexpected home of one of Thailand's most serious brewmasters. Stop by this little spot for some of his own craft brews, infused with exotic…
Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)
Hidden deep in a tiny soi east of the Thao Suranari Monument (take the second soi on your right as you walk along Th Assadang), this is where in-the-know…
Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)
The most popular of a handful of craft-beer joints that have started to spring up in town. Speciality brews include Coconut IPA and Lemongrass Kölsch.
Nakhon Phanom
This sweet little cafe attached to Landmark Nakhon Phanom Hotel does good coffee, tea and smoothies as well as croissants and, bizarrely, 16 different…
Khon Kaen
Housed in a charming old wooden building, Yentek's most endearing feature is in fact its tree-shaded front courtyard, where there's live music from around…
Khon Kaen
Two bars in one, Der La Jazz serves cocktails and ice-cold lager from its main terraced area, where there's live music every night from 9pm, and a choice…
Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)
This buzzing bar on the corner of Th Suranee and Th Buarong opens out onto the pavement come evening and stocks hundreds of bottled beers from around the…
Nakhon Phanom
Come here for coffee, tea, Italian sodas, smoothies and as much style as you are going to find in Nakhon Phanom. Old photos, big chairs and a piano make…
Northeastern Thailand
Selling great coffee, homemade cookies and muffins, a few sandwiches, and bags of rice (!), this modern yet rustic-feeling cafe is perfect for an espresso…
Ubon Ratchathani
The craft beers are all imported from abroad rather than brewed locally, but this modern, family-run bar has up to 14 taps on the go at a time, and plenty…
Chiang Khan
The closest you'll get to craft beer in Chiang Khan, this wooden shack, set back off the road, serves up home brew made by Jo, the owner of nearby…
Ubon Ratchathani
This friendly, laid-back cafe-bar has an open-fronted facade and a cosy atmosphere for a quiet street-side drink.
Northeastern Thailand
One of a few low-key lakeside bars on this stretch that are popular among expats for an evening beer. Also does food, but you're better off eating…
Udon Thani
Not all juice is created equal, and this shop on the basement floor of Central Plaza proves it. Most of the fruit and veggies are organic and you can…
Ubon Ratchathani
U-Bar has long remained at the top of the heap for the college crowd, partly because the best bands from Bangkok usually play here when they visit Ubon.
Khon Kaen
U-Bar packs them in with live music, often big-name bands from Bangkok. It's mostly a younger crowd than the numerous other bars around here.
Khon Kaen
This bright, relaxing cafe and its friendly owner serves top-notch coffees, teas and at least a dozen different types of smoothies.
Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)
For more than a decade this has been the most popular dance floor for students. It gets hopping around 10pm.
Ubon Ratchathani
A little oasis of cool on a hot day, with iced coffee, chocolate cake and smoothies on hand. It's in the heart of the old town; look for the sign in…
Khon Kaen
The exuberant anchor of the less salubrious side of Khon Kaen's nightlife, this is a multifaceted place with live music, DJs, karaoke, a wine bar and …
