The Best Craft Beer Bars In Chiang Mai (2025 Edition)

Bored of Chang, Leo & Singha? We’ve visited the Best ‘Craft Beer Bars’ in Chiang Mai!

Updated for 2025: Well… since I wrote this little guide in 2018, it seems like every bar in Chiang Mai has jumped on the Craft Beer bandwagon, realising they can make a small fortune by stocking their fridges with import ales at 300+ baht a pop!

So I’ve mixed up, I’m going to stick to only the Purest of Craft Beer Establishments that, in my humble opinion, offer something unique. And by unique… I mean that they offer on tap craft brews!

7 New Craft Beer Bars for 2025! Enjoy!

We’ve all been there, endless cheap bottles of Chang shared over some hilarious travel stories… its all fun and games until… you wake up the next morning feeling like you had a fight with a tuk-tuk.

In the name of science, I’ve done my fair share of Thai beer research and the results are in… Unfortunately, most Thai beers make you feel like sh*t the next morning.

While it might not seem obvious, Chiang Mai’s Craft Beer Scene is awesome!

Yeah… Thailand is still catching up to Europe when it comes to craft beer options. But with new craft bars & independent breweries opening up across Chiang Mai, the gap is closing fast.

Due to Thai regulations, most of the craft beers you’ll find have been imported, but that’s another story.

Here are the best Chiang Mai Craft Beer Bars for all your Craft Beer, Craft IPA & Craft Cider needs.

• Beers aren’t the only way to cool off: Check out our Chiang Mai Swimming Pool Guide

The Best Craft Beer, Craft IPA & Craft Cider Bars in Chiang Mai.

My Beer Friend - Nimman

This compact and seriously cool craft beer bar is located on Soi 9 in the popular Nimman area. Located underneath the No 9 Hostel, this bar is anything but a backpacker bar. With its chic hipster decor and dark ambience, it’s a great spot to relax after a hard days touristing.

The owners of My Beer Friend know their beers and have also opened 2 more craft beer bars called ‘My Beer Friend Market’ and ‘The Grumpy Old Men: My Beer Friend Taproom’.

What’s special about this bar is they serve their own local craft beers brewed in their own ‘My Beer Friend Brewery’. Opened in 2014, you can now find their craft IPAs stocked across Chiang Mai’s craft scene.

It’s well worth checking out, and is fully air-conditioned inside.

Opening Times: 5pm - 11:30pm
Price: Draft: From 130 baht for 250ml. Bottles: 150 baht
Beers: Pale Ale, Porter, IPA, Craft Beer
Atmosphere: Cosy, Laid Back**,** Friendly

Eight Days A Week Cool Muang - South Old Town

Just beyond the ancient walls of Chiang Mai’s old town, (easily walkable), there’s a little slice of craft beer paradise. Recently opened in Sept 2024.

This laid-back craft beer bar is styled after the original Bangkok location with its airy taproom, housed in a converted traditional Lanna-style building, offering up a refreshing vibe.

With 10 rotating taps showcasing everything from crisp lagers to bold IPAs, rich stouts and even sour beers, it’s easy to find yourself on a journey through Thailand’s emerging craft beer scene.

What’s great is their ‘try before you buy’ approach, the staff are proper beer geeks who’ll happily guide you through their current tap selection.

The food menu keeps things simple but spot-on – their broccoli dish has developed quite the following, and the beef krapraw hits all the right notes.

Whether you’re an IPA enthusiast, a stout sipper, or a fruit beer fanatic, you’ll find plenty to please your palate.

8 Days a Week Cool Muang is well worth adding to your Chiang Mai checklist, just make sure to get there early, or you might find yourself without a seat.

Seating: They offer both indoor and outdoor seating areas, with live music throughout the week.

Opening Times: 5 PM to 12 AM daily
Price: Beers from 160-310
Beer Selection: 10 rotating taps focused on Thai craft beers, including IPAs, stouts, lagers and fruit beers
Atmosphere: Laid Back, Welcoming, Homely

Chit Hole CNX - Nimman

Tucked away in the bustling One Nimman complex (the strange Italian-inspired building…), this compact taproom brings the legendary Chit Beer from Koh Kret island straight to Chiang Mai’s doorstep.

With 16 rotating taps of Thai craft goodness, that you can sample through a personalised tasting flight with personalised recommendations from the friendly staff.

This cosy taproom boasts an impressive 16 rotating taps that spotlight a diverse range of crafty goodness from IPAs and pale ales to stouts, wheat beers, and even the occasional mead.

While the snack selection is limited, you’re surrounded by tons of food choices locally, I’ve even seen a few people sneak their own food in.

Prices for a 330ml glass will run you around 190 to 230 baht, which can feel a little much if you can’t even get a seat. You could head there a little earlier, but then you’re likely to miss the live music.

Opening Times: 11am - 12pm (Peak season)
Price: Draft beers 195-235 THB (330ml), tasting samples complimentary**.**
Beers: 16 rotating taps featuring Thai craft brewers, specialising in IPAs, pale ales, stouts and seasonal specials
Atmosphere: Cosy, Premium, Beer-Centric

Mind Cafe - Old Town

By day it’s a peaceful coffee spot, but come 5 PM, it transforms into a cozy no-frills craft beer bar. The M.I.N.D Cafe is part of the MIND Villa complex, serving both guests and the public.

Their tap list leans heavily towards hoppy offerings, with some particularly noteworthy hazies and IPAs that’ll have beer enthusiasts grinning from ear to ear. There’s a rotating lineup of 13 taps complemented by a huge collection of import bottles and cans.

With certain import bottles clocking in around 500 baht, the pay-as-you-go system works out well for the more budget conscience travellers :P.

Food Tip: While Mind Cafe doesn’t serve food, you’re welcome to bring in your own bites or pop next door to the 7-Eleven for snacks. Directions

Opening Times: 5pm to 12am daily
Price: **Beers from 150 to 500+ baht**
Beers: 13 rotating taps plus 100+ bottles/cans covering a wide range of styles (IPA, stout, sour, wheat beer, etc.) from Thai and international craft breweries
Atmosphere: Casual, No-Frills, Beer-Focused

The Grumpy Old Men (a My Beer Friend Taproom) - Night Bazaar

Tucked away down a quiet soi across from the Shangri-La Hotel, The Grumpy Old Men’s Craft Beer Bar is a hidden gem for beer lovers in Chiang Mai for the last 7 years.

Step inside and you’ll be transported to a cosy, dimly lit world of vintage decor, jazz tunes, and… most importantly… a rotating selection of 8 craft beers, Stouts, IPAs, Pale Ales & Porters.

With their main supplier being ‘My Beer Friend’ which is a local brewery from Chiang Mai.

The heart and soul of this place is the owner, a passionate and knowledgeable beer aficionado who’s always eager to chat about the latest additions to his carefully curated tap list.

You’ll find a mix of local Thai craft beers alongside interesting imports, with an emphasis on IPAs, stouts, and unique flavour combinations. (Chocolate beer, anyone?)

Insider Tip: The bar snacks are limited but tasty - try the tempura fried squid if you need something to munch on between sips.

While the service is always friendly, the vibe can be a bit too quiet for some outside of the weekend.

Directions

Opening Times: 3pm - 12pm (closed Thursdays)
Price: Draft: From 160 baht for 200ml. Bottles: From 180 Baht
Beer Selection: 7 rotating taps featuring Thai craft beers and unique imports, especially IPAs and stouts
Atmosphere: Cozy, Vintage, Calm

Renegade Craft Beer & Billiards - Old Town

Renegade Craft Beers & Billiards is a super friendly air-conditioned sports bar close to the East Gate of Old Town. It’s a little difficult to find at first as it’s located behind the popular sister restaurant ‘UGO’.

They have over 300 craft beers and ciders available and 10 draft ales & IPAs on tap. There’s plenty of interesting craft concoctions including a coconut cream ale the last time I visited.

Top Tip: Check out the discontinued stock menu where you can grab some bargain craft delights. I bagged myself a delicious west country cider 2-for-1 offer.

Not Your Typical Pool Table: These are billiards tables my friend. For an hourly fee, you can play on these super-well-maintained pool tables whilst sipping on your non-headache-inducing craft beer.

Opening Times: 12pm - 12am
Price: Draft: From 100 baht for 330ml. Cans: from 150 baht
Beers: Pale Ale, Porter, IPA, Cider
Atmosphere: Sports bar, Billiard Tables x3 (professional tables), Foosball Table

Craft Bear Room - Raleway Station

Right next to Chiang Mai Railway Station is the Craft Bear Room which also stocks Moose Cider on draft which I know will please a few. There’s 7 taps to choose from and a big selection of import beers.

It’s a very cosy craft beer bar but the friendly owner sets the good vibes off as soon as you enter! It’s also one of the more affordable craft beer bars with local Thai options at only 180 baht a glass with special offers on top.

They’re often running promotions for Buy 2 Get 1 Free or Buy 3 Get 1 Free on select beers. So it’s worth checking out their Facebook to see the latest offers.

Let’s not forget to mention the awesome insta-worthy shop window with a view either!

Directions

Opening Times: 5pm - 12pm
Price: Draft: From 180 baht for 330ml - 7 Taps
Beers: IPA, Pale Ale, Witbier, Fruit Beers, Cider
Atmosphere: Friendly, Cosy, Trains

CHO Craft Beer - Nong Hoi

A short taxi ride away in Nong Hoi, the east side of the Ping River, is the newly opened CHO craft beer bar.

Although… the Singha seems to be going down with the locals a little more easily than the craft beer. :D

It’s quickly becoming the neighbourhood’s go-to spot thanks to its cosy vibes, dimly lit bar area & air-conditioning and mellow music from local musicians. The live music adds to the laid-back vibe without overwhelming the conversation, making it an ideal spot for both to relax or catch up with friends.

CHO has eight carefully curated taps (changing regularly) supplying both local Thai craft brews and imports. Plus, with most draft pours coming in at around 200 baht for a 330ml glass, it’s middle of the ground in terms of pricing.

Each 330ml pour comes with the option to sample, while the snacks are keeping things interesting with a few fried bug options.

Opening Times: 6:30pm - 12pm
Price: Draft: From 200 baht for 330ml. Bottles: From 100 Baht
Beers: IPA, Pale Ale, Fruit Beers, Cider (7-8 rotating taps featuring local and imported craft beers)
Atmosphere: Chill, Friendly, Cosy

Namton’s House Bar - South Night Bazaar

If you hop over (see what I did there) the Ping river, you’ll find this cool oasis of beery goodness.

Everything from the beautifully manicured gardens to the funky Namton’s House Bar branded glasses screams ‘classy hipster’. They’ve even got turtles and fish chilling in the small canal next to the bar.

They have both a huge range of international and local craft beers plus delicately prepared Western foods like carbonara and pizza (with real cheese!). And if you can’t choose just one beer, you can buy a craft beer flight instead, which is 4 small glasses of different ales, stouts & IPAs.

Top Tip: You can taste your craft beer before buying but this is limited to 3 testers. I think at some point, someone must have been taking the piss.

Opening Times: 3pm - 11:30pm
Price: Draft: From 160 baht for 250ml. Bottles: From 220 Baht
Beers: IPA, Pale Ale, Fruit Beers, Cider, Pilsner, Stout
Atmosphere: Garden, Classy

Beer Lab - Nimman

Beer Lab Chiang Mai has long been an established craft beer bar for IPA lovers. Located on the main Nimman Road, it’s super easy. The downside? Quite a lot of traffic noise.

They have an enormous drinks selection from all over the world. Their menu mainly consists of beers and ciders from Belgium, Germany, the USA and Asia. They have recently started to stock some local Thai craft beers too like ‘Blossom Weizen’, a local wheat beer.

The major snag is that Beer Lab’s prices are considerably higher than other craft beer bars in Chiang Mai. If you’re looking for an alternative to beer lab then consider trying My Beer Friend which is only 5 minute walk away and has a much more local selection of craft beers.

Opening Times: 5:30pm - 12am
Price: Draft: From 150 baht for 250ml
Beers: Pale Ale, IPA, Cider, Wheat Beer, Fruit Beer, Stout
Atmosphere: Outdoor Seating, Relaxed

The Beer Chiang Mai - South of Old Town

This cool industrial decorated bar is a bit out of the way, South-West of Old Town, but is worth the walk. Or even better grab a Tuk Tuk.

Looking at the floor to ceiling beer fridges which cover 2 walls, you could be forgiven for thinking you’d reached the mecca of beer.

The choice of bottled craft beer is enormous, so if you’re a fussy drinker, you’re bound to find something you like here. They also have a good selection of draft beers as well.

Unlike some other craft beer pubs that just serve snacks, you can also have your dinner here with a large international and Thai menu.

[Directions](https://goo.gl/maps/sctfCTkBz6xFmQXh8) Opening Times: 5pm - 12am
Price: Draft: from 150 baht. Bottles: from 220 baht
Beers: Craft Beer, Wheat Beer, IPA, Pale Ales, Cider
Atmosphere: Industrial, Hipster

Number 1 Cafe Bistro - Night Bazaar

Also on the Loi Kroh road, near the Night Bazaar, is this homely bar with lots of open-air seating and large tables making it great for groups.

With the European style wooden tables and the open-plan bar, you’ll feel right at home. Almost like a traditional English pub but better, because you’re in Thailand!

They’ve got a huge selection of craft beers including over 120 varieties of Belgian beer. They also have a large cocktail, spirit and food menu.

[Directions](https://goo.gl/maps/haBR2ERa7WVswPfH7) Opening Times: 3pm - 12am
Price: Draft: From 60 Baht. Bottles: From 180 Baht.
Beers: Craft Beers, IPA, Blonde Beer, Wheat Beer, Ales, Cider, Fruit Beer
Atmosphere: Laid Back, Outdoor Seating**,** Pool table

Chiang Mai Craft Beer FAQs

What Craft Beers are brewed locally in Chiang Mai?

I’m sure there are a few more, but the ones I’ve come across are:

• Red Truck Ale (Chiang Mai Beer)
• Ping River Pilsner (Chiang Mai Beer)
• Blossom Weizner (Chiang Mai Beer)
• Chiang Mai Accent - Wheat Beer (My Beer Friend)
• Nimman Supernova Double IPA (My Beer Friend)
• Caffeine Deal - Porter (My Beer Friend)
• Northern Parade - bitter (My Beer Friend)
• Haze - Pale Ale (My Beer Friend)

Comment below with your favourite locally brewed craft beer.

They say Chiang Mai is where business’ go to die… RIP Chiang Mai Craft Beer Bars

Monmek Nimman Soi5 - Nimman ⚠️ (Closed Down) ⚠️

Monmek is popular for 2 reasons: their amazing coffee and their selection of craft beers. This is a local and cosy place where you can drink the afternoon away watching the world go by.

A short walk from Maya, they usually have 2 craft beers on tap as well as a selection of international and local craft beer bottles. Monmek also brews their own beer under the brewery name ‘onemorebrewing’. One of their most popular beers is their zesty grapefruit IPA.

Whilst they don’t have the largest choice of craft beers, it’ll give you that warm fuzzy feeling supporting your local independent brewers.

Opening Times: 11am - 11pm
Price: Draft: 200 baht per 500ml
Beers: IPA, craft beer, Pale Ale
Atmosphere: Laid back, local vibe

Beer Terminals - Avenue Lifestyle Mall ⚠️ (Closed Down) ⚠️

Beer terminals is not, as the name suggests, some kind of fresh hell where you wait 2 hours for a beer just to be told, it’s delayed.

This lively watering hole is convenient for those living in condos near Central Festival or if you’re needing some alcoholic refreshment after shopping.

Beer terminals has a local vibe to it with regular live music, local craft beer and is a strictly non-smoking bar throughout. Make sure you try the beer flight where you can taste 5 different beers for 250 baht.

Opening Times: 6pm - 12am
Price: Draft: from 170 Baht for 350 ml. Bottles: 100 Baht
Beers: Wheat beer, Craft Beer, Cider
Atmosphere: Local, Chilled, Foosball Table

Just Beer Warehouse - Santitham ⚠️ (Closed Down) ⚠️

Just Beer Warehouse is a local Thai style bar in the middle of Santitham. As its more of a local hangout than a hipster Ikea showroom, you’ll be sitting outside while enjoying the hustle and bustle atmosphere.

They sell a variety of craft beers like the local Red Truck Ale and Snowy Weizen wheat beer, both of which are locally brewed. If you’re anything like me and you love to snack whilst you glug sip a beer, then you’ll love the Thai sausage, salty nuts and chopped chillis sharing plates.

As this bar is in Santitham, you’ll pay a lot less than in the more touristy Nimman. This bar also shows a lot of international football matches like the Premier League.

Opening Times: 6pm - 12am
Price: Beers: Craft Beer Bottles, IPA, Pale Ales**,** Wheat Beer
Atmosphere: Local, Outside seating**,** Football

Beer Walk In - Santitham ⚠️ (Closed Down) ⚠️

On the edge of Santitham, but close to the north-west corner of Chiang Mai’s Old Town, this compact bar is full of craft beer delights. Beer Walk In doesn’t look like much from the outside but this is a hidden gem.

They have over 35 different craft beer bottles available as well as 4 draft craft choices. They stock several local breweries like Red Truck Ale, Tuk Tuk and Chiang Mai Weizen.

You can also get your food fix at here with both Thai and international food available as well a specials menu.

Top Tip: It’s worth checking out on Saturdays as they often have a live band playing.

Opening Times: 5pm - 12 am
Price: Draft: From 180 baht for 330ml. Bottles: From 160 baht
Beers: IPA, Pale Ale, Craft Beer, Cider, Wheat Beer,
Atmosphere: Live Music, Cosy, Small, Inside Seating

Parallel Universe Of Lunar 2 On The Hidden Moon - ⚠️ (Closed Down) ⚠️

As you might guess from the name, this is one funky chicken. The decor is an ultra hipster concoction of green plants, white tiles and concrete floors.

Located on the top floor of the newly built (2018) ONE Nimman, you can watch beautiful sunset Doi Suthep mountain while sipping on some hoppy goodness.

The drinks selection here is humongous with over 10 craft beers from Scotland’s Brewdog to the local My Beer Friend brewery and everything in between.

For the avid craft cider heads among you, they also have the delicious Zeffer cherry cider from New Zealand.

[Directions](https://goo.gl/maps/CYkg8Nz3paeArvmt9) Opening Times: 5pm - 11:30pm
Price: Draft: 200 small / 380 large.
Beers: IPA, Pale Ale, Craft Beer, Cider, Wheat Beer, Stout, Mead,
Atmosphere: Rooftop, Quirky, Sunset