The Best Bars In Kanchanaburi Thailand

Kanchanaburi in Thailand is sat neatly on the edge of the famous River Kwai, where the Thai hills move inland to meet the border with Burma to the north-west. Famed for its outdoorsy sights, tiger temples and raw World War II history, the spot continues to attract oodles of backpackers. Of course, that means some seriously top nightlife opportunities to boot. Here are a few of the best bars in the area.

Redtanks Bar

Redtanks is a great place to be if you’re looking to meet interesting people, have great conversation and enjoy some amazing cocktails. Hoey the bartender and owner mixes some amazing originals and the food is pretty good as well. The crowd is a great mix of local Thai, locally settled expats and foreign tourists, so conversation flows easily. Sit back and relax to the music, and enjoy your concoctions – all at great prices!

Address: Redtanks Bar, 300 Mae Nam Kwai Road, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

1. The Resort Restaurant

Restaurant, Thai, Asian

A classy place, this restaurant-bar is a definite improvement on the loud and crowded streets of Mae Nam Kwae Road. The garden terrace has a great ambiance coupled with live music and some great cocktails. The menu can be a little weird and wonderful, so order only what you’re comfortable with.

2. The House Bistro Bar

Bar, Wine, Beer, Cocktails, Pub Grub, Thai

A bistro-style bar and restaurant in the heart of Kanchanaburi, The House has a atmosphere and sublime cocktails. The food menu is a mix of Thai and international cuisine, like most of the places in Kanchanaburi. They have an open kitchen and you can watch your food being cooked while enjoying the live music in the background.

3. Kan Buri

Restaurant, Thai, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

This place is a pretty good hang-out away from the noise and crowds. It is frequented mainly by locals, and you will find a good number of expats there as well. The restaurant has both an open-air terrace facing the road, as well as an inner, air-conditioned section. Probably their best feature is the fact that they fill your beer mug in passing every time unless you indicate otherwise. A good place for drinks and a meal, their Thai menu is standard and complete with all the favorites.

4. Discovery Pub

Pub, Cocktails, Wine, Pub Grub, Beer, Thai

If you like loud music, crowds and dancing to the latest hip-hop and techno tracks, this is the place for you. Frequented by holidaymakers out of Bangkok, Discovery is a discotheque and nightclub that offers music, cocktails and crowds by the bucket load. Their cocktail bar comes with a wide variety of local versions of popular drinks like the mojito.