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4 Live Music Bars in Chiang Mai
This guide is for anyone looking to spend an evening with live music around Nimman, the Old Town, or the Ping River. These four bars and pubs offer live bands, blues, reggae, and rock. The settings range from casual spots for billiards and beer to a large riverside pub with night views and Thai food.
1. Red Room Bar with Pool Table
A casual bar where you can play billiards, sip beer, and listen to live music. The lively crowd brings locals and international visitors together, and prices range from ฿200–400.
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2. The Good View Bar & Restaurant
A large pub and restaurant on the Ping River, serving Thai and international dishes alongside live band music. Pineapple cheese is a recommended dish, and the glittering riverside views add to the evening atmosphere.
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3. Soi Dog Blues Bar
A local bar where you can enjoy a cold beer or craft cocktail while listening to live blues and soul. There are finger foods, indoor seating, and outdoor seats facing the alley.
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4. Roots Rock Reggae Chiang Mai
An Old Town bar and pub with live bands every day, where cocktails pair well with reggae, ska, and rock. It has outdoor seating and a billiards table, and prices range from ฿200–500.
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