Take a Swig at These 10 Craft Beer Bars in Bangkok for Tasty, Hoppy Brews
Refreshing, fizzy, and ice cold! Who doesn't like beer? It seems like the constant companion of all. It's communal, perfect to be shared in the company of friends at the bar, in sports games, and pool parties. It can also be the introvert's friend, enjoyed alone while you're emoting in the dark corner of a pub or poured in a frosty glass on your desk after a day of work or study to unwind.
One of the world's oldest alcoholic drinks, the no-nonsense beer is made of only four ingredients: grains, hops, yeast, and water. These days, small-batch breweries are going the independent route with craft beer, veering away from the mega-brewery corporations' mass-produced beer.
With a focus on taste, story, and sustainability, craft beer is as much about passion as it is innovation. Check out these seven bars in Bangkok where you can sample all sorts of craft beer!
Mikkeller Bangkok
Where else to start but with Thailand's foremost craft beer store and bar? Tasting Room by Mikkeller Bangkok has been around since 2014, offering painstakingly curated craft beers from all over the world to ensure patrons only have access to the best.
The Mikkeller family is engaged with brewers the world over, thus giving them the edge by having access to rare and exclusive beers from small-time brewers. Mikkeller Bangkok is open from 5 PM to 12 AM every Monday to Friday and 11 AM to 12 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
Location: Mikkeller Bangkok, 26 Ekamai Soi 10, Yaek 2, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtan Nua, Wattana, Bangkok
Beer Belly
Beer Belly is the way to go if you want craft and draft beers, good chow, games, and live music at once. This beer garden offers beer by half pints, pints, two llitres, and three litres, as well as by the bottle. Apart from beer, patrons can enjoy cocktails, red wine, white wine, sparkling wine, whisky, and more while nibbling on dishes like Chicken Knuckle Popcorn, Mini Wings, and Crispy Crab Roe Rice, among others. Beer Belly is open every day from 5 PM to 2 AM.
Location: Beer Belly, 72 Courtyard FL G - 72 Sukhumvit 55 Thonglor Bangkok
Casa Blue Craft Brews & Delicacies
This craft beer venue along Nanglinchi Road isn't easy to miss. Just look for the blue establishment with a sign bearing "Casa Blue" in gold letters. Casa Blue Craft Brews & Delicacies has 11 craft brews on draft and a myriad of mouthwatering dishes to accompany one's drinking sesh. These treats include, among others, tenderloin steak, banger and mash, carbonara, pork ribs, burgers, and more.
Location: Casa Blue Craft Brews & Delicacies, 88 TTN Avenue , Room AA Thanon Nang Linchi, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok
Hair of the Dog
Hair of the Dog has been named the top craft beer place in Thailand in Asia by RateBeer. The beer bar has two locations, namely Ploen Chit BTS at Mahatun Plaza and Phrom Phong, and boasts of 15 rotating taps and dozens of beer bottles from the world's craft beer brewers. This beer bar is perfect not just for locals, but also for tourists, workers, and experts whose passions are all about beer and the craft that goes behind making it.
Hair of the Dog is the venture of Mike MacDonald of Mikkeller Bangkok and Pete Spalding, its former tapmaster. If you're into raw, edgy, and alternative, we recommend you not miss this.
Location: Hair of the Dog, 888/26 Phloen Chit Rd Bangkok
Taproom Bangkok
This beer bar has three locations in Bangkok, mainly Taproom x Saladaeng at theCOMMONS, Taproom x 26 on Sukhumvit Road, and Taproom x Ari on Phahonyothin. Taproom boasts 10 rotating taps of craft beer from the world over. It is all about the fresh brews, with beers from the United States, Germany, Japan, Canada, and Thailand, among others. Whether you're a beer connoisseur, explorer, or neophyte, you’re bound to find a tasty brew or two here that you'll love!
Location: Taproom x Saladaeng, theCOMMONS, Sala Daeng Soi 1, Silom, Bangkok
Brewski Craft Beer Bar
Drink craft beer to your heart's content while admiring the skyline of Bangkok on the 30th floor of the five-star hotel Radisson Blue Plaza. It brands itself as "the highest duplex rooftop craft beer bar in Thailand" with over 100 craft brews and ciders that await patrons! To accompany your refreshing cold beer, Brewski also has scrumptious dishes like the Brewski Fried Chicken, Brewski Wagyu Beef Burger, Slow Cook Pork Belly, and Duck Liver Terrine, among others.
Location: Brewski Craft Beer Bar, Radisson Blu Plaza, 489 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei Nuea, Khlong Toei, Bangkok
Yolo Craft Bar at Phra Athit Road
Yolo Craft Bar in the district of Phra Nakhon is the place to be if you want a no-nonsense night of good chow, curated craft beer, and a chill atmosphere. Seriously, how can you go wrong with a watering hole that bears "In Craft Beer We Trust" as its tagline?
It carries craft beers both on tap and in the fridge, with unique brews like the Buntastic: Imperial Stout With Carrot Cake, Sour Grinch by BrewDog OverWorks, and King Yama Demon Porter from Moonzen Brewery for the former.
Location: Yolo Craft Bar, 140 Phra Sumen Rd, Khwaeng Chana Songkhram, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Pijiu Bar
After you’ve had your fun around Bangkok’s Chinatown (Yaowarat), why not end the day with a nice refreshing beer from Pijiu Bar? Established in 2017, this intimate craft beer bar is known for giving off Chinese retro vibes with their wooden signage, vintage beer posters, and antique lamps that barely light the interiors.
They’re open every Tuesday to Sunday from 6 PM ‘til midnight and offer up to six rotating taps, from local to international brews, so you won’t easily get bored with your choices. Before visiting, though, it’s best to follow them Facebook as they update frequently what’s on the tap for the day.
Location: Pijiu Bar, 16 Soi Nana, Charoen Krung Rd., Bangkok (near MRT Hualamphong)
CRAFT
The brainchild of the people behind Beervana and Whisgars, CRAFT started as a pop-up with a few rotating taps and eventually grew bigger (literally) into a well-loved open-air craft beer bar in Bangkok. They now offer over 40 craft beers on tap, plus bottled brews and cocktails.
Apart from drinks, they also offer a food menu that won’t disappoint. Be it snacks like onion rings, salads, burgers, sandwiches, or homemade pizzas, they all have it! The bar is open daily from 3 PM ‘til midnight, so you can drop by either for early or late dinner. Follow their Facebook to get updates on their best deals!
Location: CRAFT, 16 Soi Sukhumvit 23, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok
Beer Republic: Brews and Bites
Beer Republic is a 1920s European industrial-inspired bar that’s a must-visit for beer aficionados. Whether you want a place to chill with friends or celebrate a special occasion, they have over 90 craft beers to choose from, so you’re spoilt for choice. They also offer cocktails, mocktails, spirits, gin and tonic, and wine in case someone from the group prefers something else.
Beer Republic is open daily from 11:30 AM ‘til midnight, so you can go whenever you like. They have an extensive food menu that (despite the name) is more than just quick bites and will make you full. They also have local specialties like phad thai goong and desserts for the sweet tooth.
Location: Beer Republic, 971 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok (near Chit Lom BTS Station)
Note: This article was originally published on Aug. 23, 2022, and updated on March 28, 2023, to include new entries and information.
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