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6 Bangkok Pubs and Music Bars for Rock, Pop, and Acoustic Live Bands
This guide is for anyone who wants to enjoy live rock, pop, and acoustic bands in Bangkok, beyond jazz. We’ve picked pubs and music bars where bands play onstage and you can enjoy food or cocktails, too. The atmospheres range from riverside spots with night views to venues featuring indie rock and hard rock.
1. Grey’s Chamber
A bar and pub in Ari where Thai bands play live onstage. Enjoy a meal and drinks amid the lively performance atmosphere, with options such as bacon fried rice. Prices range from ฿200–1,200.
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2. Bar Lub 49
A riverside pub for Thai food and drinks alongside live music. Try the pomelo salad with shrimp or stir-fried shrimp and squid with salted egg, while taking in views of the Asiatique Ferris wheel across the river. Prices range from ฿200–400.
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3. Chairai Bar
A casual bar with ’90s tracks and familiar favorites, where live performances give way to DJ sets. Pair cocktails with spicy Thai snacks, fried dishes, and creamy shrimp tom yum. Prices range from ฿200–1,000.
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4. Black Cabin
At this live bar in Thong Lo, local bands play indie rock and a mix of other genres, including jazz, soul, and blues, night after night. Red lighting and dark interiors set the mood; cocktails made with Thai ingredients are on the menu. Prices range from ฿400–1,600.
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5. The Rock Pub
A Bangkok rock pub playing hard rock, metal, and alternative, with house and cover bands performing almost every night. It also hosts ticketed solo shows and tribute nights. Prices range from ฿200–400.
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6. Brick Bar
At a large live music venue on Khao San Road, Thai ska, reggae, and Thai rock bands take the stage at different times. It’s a place to soak up the party atmosphere with local young people rather than sit back and listen quietly. On weekends, Thai rock bands sometimes follow sets of Western club music. Prices range from ฿200–1,200.
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