RESTAURANTS & BARS IN CHIANGMAI     

At last count there were approx 394 Bars in Chiangmai- & loads of restaurants too many to count as they continue to grow. However these ones we enclose are foreign favourites and who advertise in our Trader News monthly.

MGM.Restaurant (Dutch) in the middle of the moat. Open 7.30am to late at night this restaurant bar is right beside popular John's Bar and a favourite spot for ex pats. Friendly service they have a full travel service from treks to tours from one day to 1 month tours all over Thailand and further to Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. They also do cheap Travel world wide. Thai/ European food and breakfast all day. Beer is 35 baht a 1/2 pint and this is a good [place for information email: m_g_m1999@hotmail.com

THE ESCAPE Restaurant (USA) is one of the most popular ex pat retreats with meals served all day. Large breakfasts served all day & they are reknown for their large American/English breakfasts served from 8.00am to 10.30pm The Escape is a favourite with the long term stayers and is very popular. They have home made English pies, roast meals every day & well worth a visit. Their Special is baby back BBQ pork ribs for 100 baht on a Thursday  night but they will be having a 60 baht spaghetti & the new owners have loads of great ideas for the future. If you want to know local information then the Escape is the place to ask. The Escape has had an excellent reputation being in a quieter part of town yet close to the old city & is now in it's 6th year. Walking distance. Tel:(053) 874-065 63/1 Changmoi Kao Rd. Chiangmai

JERUSALEM FALAFEL: (Israeli) on Moon Muang Rd in the heart of the old city. Thai & Vegetarian food, home made cakes, Israeli food, and catering service. A good meeting place for the expat community and a favourite with backpackers. 35/3 Moon Muang Rd, A Muang, Chiangmai Tel: Cheap & recommended (053) 270-208    

LIBERNARD COFFEE WORKS: (Thai) beside the Jerusalem Falafel this cafe makes its own coffee and also supplies coffee. Nice setting and you can have breakfast there & buy your coffee to take away.. Moderate prices. beside the Bar Beer Centre on Moon Muang Rd. Tel:234-877

DARETS HOUSE: (Thai) still the favourite restaurant for backpackers and the cheapest foreign/Thai food in town. Right on the moat opposite JJ's this meeting spot also has 100 baht rooms for rent. Extremely friendly and honest Mr See who runs Darets has been around for a long time now and they also have a Travel Centre-- ask for Nu.Rooms are 80 baht to 100 baht

THE RIVER DELI ( Swedish ) right on the Ping River this new Restaurant has everything for the kids and the family. Yes, a family restaurant on the busy 233 Charoenrat RD near the Nakorn Ping Bridge. They do breakfast, lunch and dinners wirh BBQs:  Wed, Friday and Sat all you can eat. They sell beer on tap and can help you with Visa Information living in Thailand. An excellent BRAND NEW restaurant. See www.planetwall.com

VOODOO LOUNGE owned by American pilot Yoshi & Bua has Rock bands every night; excellent priced Thai and foreign food and is a popular place to enjoy the band. Open for breakfast they have a pool table. 25/5-4 Rajawithi Rd. Chiangmai opposite the Irish Pub. Tel: (053) 212794. voodoolounge@hotmail.com 

J.J. BAKERY one of the most popular restaurants in ChiamgMai. Aircon and very popular these restaurants in Chiang Inn Plaza at the night bazaare & also on Thapae Gate on Moon Muang Rd are crowded daily. They open at 6.30am to 11.00pm and have International & Thai meals all day every day. They even have the fabulous FACCACIO outlet next door to J.J's at the Chiang Inn Plaza. Tel: (053) 418-090-1 or 281-353. They even do take away orders & Thapae JJ's also sells the PATTAYA MAIL weekly newspaper, the Chiangmai Trader News & various other publications.

THE POOLSIDE BAR & POOL owned by Englishman Mark & Liza this is a popular expat and tourist spot where you can lounge beside the pool or play pool & darts. the poolside is attached to the Prince Hotel and opens at 10.30am to late. They have 300 baht rooms overlooking the pool. An excellent place to stay is the Prince Hotel

NIGHTCLUB: Blue Moon Night Club & Cafe, Moon Muang Rd Tel (053) 278-818, 279-178, 277-139 modern atmosphere, located in the heart of Chiangmai with over 30 years in the game.

THE PUB: See their website [ The Pub ]. Not only do they have tours and can arrange your travel plans from Hotels to local and tours up to the Golden triangle, The Pub has had an excellent reputation as a true English pub. They now have Roast lunches every Sunday commencing July 2nd.

Best Girl Spots: 

The 2 best in Chiangmai

Siri Complex has girls for short time massage, spa pool & whatever else at 700 baht. The best place in town this complex also has, cabaret, food, massage, karaoke and other interesting events & is an excellent stop over while in Chiangmai. Ask any.Tuk Tuk to take you there.

Spot light a go go. 47 Kotchasan Rd Tel: (053) 276-012 Open 11pm to 3am happy hour till 9pm. English speaking hostesses and dancers on stage will delight and entertain you. You can take them home for 1000 baht & bar fine of up to 450 baht.

BOY & GAY BARS:

Thailand is very liberal when it comes to the gay life. Katoey ( transvestites ) are in all walks fo life and are not discriminated like other countries. Thailand is a haven for gay people with no problems.

Adams Apple Club, 132 Soi Viengbua, Chotana Rd Tel(053) 220-380 fax: 221-340 one sto entertainment venue for men. Resto, karaoke,massage, minimart etc. Escorts by appointment. Open noon to midnight.

Circle Club  161/7-8 Soi Ewawan, Chotana Rd. T. Sriphoom. Tel (053) 214-996. Light music, polite hosts, friendly atmosphere. cabaret show every weekend at 10.30pm. Open 8pm to 2pm.

Darling  Wine bar & wine shop opposite the Rincome Hotel. Nimmanhemin Rd. Tel (053) 215-167  (01) 672-1167 Importers of fine Australian wines & also from Chile this tastefully done out bar in the famous Nimmanhemin stretch of road in Chiangmai

The Coffeeboy 248 Thoong Hotel Rd. Tel/Fax (053) 244-458 has Lanna Thai surroundings, dancing show and a cabaret.

Fan Club  161/108 Chang Puak Rd Soi 4 opp bus station. Live singing by handsome hosts. drinks,& shows start 11pm. Open 7 days 7pm- 1am daily.

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