
It’s time to switch up the way you let loose after hours in Bangkok, whether you usually hit an EDM-banging techno club or a swanky, high-end jazz bar. Let's head out to these extremely fun spots where the authentic Isaan culture of letting loose is served up hot!
The northeastern part of Thailand is widely known for its high-energy Mor Lam music, the traditional Thai folk genre. It's wildly energetic, incredibly danceable, and full of unstoppable fun—built on iconic sounds from instruments like the khaen (bamboo mouth organ), the saw duang (two-stringed fiddle), and the phin (lute). You'll surely get up on your feet and dance away with the performers until you drop! Start practicing your Isaan now by saying “muan lai!”—it means very fun in the local dialect.
Apart from Mor Lam, no Isaan party is complete without a shot of ya dong, the traditional herbal spirit. This potent brew goes down hard, then gives your whole body a vigorous boost! Of course, these bars are the perfect place for you to try this famous Thai moonshine.
Call up your crew and get ready to have a fun night unlike anything you’ve experienced before!

It’s been over a decade since Studio Lam first opened on Soi Sukhumvit 51, and music lovers across town still flock here for an outrageously fun evening. Expect campy and funky tunes spanning all genres, from African music, Latin swing, jazz, and soul to Thailand’s famously high-energy Mor Lam folk music.
Get ready to break a sweat to dance-commanding bangers all night long! While you're at it, you can also enjoy the true Isaan drinking culture with a shot of the traditional Thai herbal spirit, Ya Dong—guaranteed to give you that rush you need to truly let loose.

You can tell just how serious the fun gets here by the word "muan" in the name—and it’s absolutely true! Located on the third floor of the building next to Vimut Hospital, Muan Bangkok boasts the ultimate "Bangkok style" of Isaan festivity. This means an authentic northeastern feel with quirky, OTT decor (think colourful fluorescent lights, streetside food carts, and actual homeware from Isaan households).
The moment you step inside, there’s no way you can resist the temptation to get up and shake your whole body! The music spans high-energy bangers like Mor Lam and Luk Thung (Thai country music) mixed with popular mainstream T-pop tunes. Tired from dancing? Grab yourself some refreshments and spicy Isaan nibbles that are guaranteed to keep your night going.

Locals across Bangkok know them well by the name Pha Khawnioew—the legendary Yaowarat street stall for grilled northeastern Thai-style sausage that has seen long queues of hungry crowds for over three decades. Now, these Isaan culture experts have embarked on an exciting new venture in Ban Tad Thong with the cool cocktail spot, Bar Khaoniao.
Here, they get to fully branch out their love for Isaan eating and drinking culture. The focus is on creative mixology, featuring an array of signature cocktails that truly encapsulate the essence of northeastern Thailand. Best of all? You can still order that much-loved grilled sausage to accompany your drinks, and maybe sway a bit to the fun Thai folk tunes played in the background!


Deemed one of the most respected establishments in Chinatown’s Soi Nana, this bar-hopping paradise is where Tep Bar amazes patrons by blending traditional Thai music performance with modern nightlife culture.
Anywhere you sit in the premises—from the counter bar to chat with the talented mixologists, to small tables right in front of the stage to soak in the high-spirited live performances of traditional Thai genres from all regions, or the upstairs spaces for a more private hangout—you will instantly take in the good vibes. Expect lots of authentic, Thai-inspired tipples that few other bars can possibly compete with.