Must-see nightlife in Northeastern Thailand

  • Lighthouse Kafe Creation

    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…

  • LIFE Roaster

    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…

  • Hom Mali Factory

    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 Tap Taste House

    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…

  • Wrong Way

    Ubon Ratchathani

    This friendly, laid-back cafe-bar has an open-fronted facade and a cosy atmosphere for a quiet street-side drink.

  • Lake View Restaurant

    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…

  • Gib Shop

    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…

  • U-Bar

    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.

  • Sarin Coffee & Bakery

    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…