Good news for beer enthusiasts: Bangkok’s craft beer scene is thriving. Unlike the mass-produced Singha and Chang, these handcrafted craft beers offer unique flavors and sensations, ranging from malty sweetness to bright, herbal hops. Many local bars and pubs have started specializing in these craft beers to make things even better. Please read about our picks for the best craft beer bars in Bangkok and prepare to expand your palate.
5 Best Craft Beer Bars In Bangkok To Visit On Your Next Trip
Hair of the Dog
A collaborative effort between a pair of Canadian beer lovers, Hair of the Dog is an unusual craft beer tavern boasting a theme that could be described as part medical asylum, part prison ward. Both Bangkok locations, Phloen Chit and Phrom Phong, have 13 rotating taps and hundreds of handpicked bottles from around the world, including the United States, New Zealand, Vietnam, the Netherlands, and Thailand. Hair of the Dog has also created an innovative mobile app to help you keep track of the craft beers you consume and collect beer points to receive rewards.
Hair of the Dog address: Mahatun Plaza, Second Floor, 888/26 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Patumwan, Bangkok, +66 2 650 7589
Brewski
If your thing is beer and tapas, we recommend Brewski. Located on the 30th floor of Radisson Blu Plaza, it is Bangkok’s highest craft beer bar. They have 12 international craft beers on tap at the beer counter, plus a collection of bottles from New Zealand and the United States to Thailand and Japan. The selection includes Dead Guy Ale from Rogue in Oregon, Wild Turkey Bourbon Stout from California, and Hitachino Ibaraki’s Nest Beer. They also have some interesting beer-infused tapas to snack on, such as IPA pate and beer ceviche.
Brewski, Radisson Blu Plaza: Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, 489 Sukhumvit Rd Tan, Khlong 30th Floor, Khlong Toei, Bangkok, +66 2 302 3333
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Taproom x 26
On Sukhumvit in the Phrom Phong district, Taproom x 26 offers 26 rotating craft beer taps worldwide. The selection changes regularly from Japan’s Wabi-sabi spiced beer to Beer Dog’s Hop Fiction pale aleBeer Dog’s Hop Fiction pale ale; the selection changes regularly. The tavern can get lively and energetic, starting at 8 p.m., with live music performances usually taking place Wednesday through Saturday. Interconnected with Lapin House, Taproom x 26 allows you to order various Thai and international dishes. We recommend you come here with friends after dinner to start your evening.
Taproom x 26: 51 Sukhumvit Street 26, Khwaeng Khlong Tan, Khet Khlong Toei, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, +66 87 460 2626
Mikkeller Bar Bangkok
At the heart of Ekkamai, you’ll find Mikkeller Bar, which originated in Copenhagen. Mikkel Borg Bjergsø, the man behind Mikkeller Microbrewery, has been experimenting with flavors, textures, and techniques in the art of craft beer brewing since 2006. The bar not only offers a wide variety of internationally acclaimed Mikkeller selections but also 30 taps of the best beers from around the world. Mikkeller Bar offers delicious sandwiches and small bites to accompany the beer. Keep an eye out for their regular BBQ nights and fun garden parties held outside the tavern.
Mikkeller Bar Bangkok address: 26 Ekkamai 10 Alley, Lane 2, Khwaeng Phra Khanong Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, +66 2 381 9891
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We love Wishbeer Home Bar for its great online store, as much as we love the chilly tavern at Sukhumvit 67. Here, you can enjoy casual sips and comfort food around round cream-colored heartwood tables. Typically, the taproom has 25 beers on tap and plenty of bottles for you to choose from. (For your convenience, they have a dedicated tab on their Facebook page for you to check what is currently available). The selection currently includes Epic Escape to Colorado IPA from the United States, Tripel Karmeliet from Belgium, and Tuatara Weiz Boy from New Zealand.
Wishbeer Home Bar address: Soi Sukhumvit 67, Khwaeng Phra Khanong Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, +66 2 392 1403
