From speakeasies to hotel bars, Chiang Mai pours 12 cocktail bars worth knowing about. The honest list: real venues, real reviews, no paid placements. Pair two or three of these and you have a full day sorted in Chiang Mai.
Cocktail bars in Chiang Mai
The serious-drinks map of Chiang Mai: real venues, real ratings. Menus change with the seasons — ask the bartender. If the menu does not list it, ask anyway; the best drinks are often off-menu.
The best seat in any cocktail bar in Chiang Mai is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
Cocktail prices in Chiang Mai vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand (coordinates 18.77, 99.03, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Everything listed for Chiang Mai is a real Google Places venue with ratings and review counts. Dayfari never invents a venue and never sells placement.
Common questions
Where do these Chiang Mai cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Chiang Mai with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Chiang Mai?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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