10 breweries worth the trip across Thailand, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Thailand guides.
Mikkeller Bangkok ★ 4.5 · Bangkok
26 Soi Ekkamai 10, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Mikkeller Bangkok in Bangkok's Ekkamai 10 is the Danish gypsy brewery's Southeast Asian flagship, 30 rotating taps of Mikkeller and Asian craft brewers.
Tip: The flight of four covers the range; Friday and Saturday nights are dense from 19:00. The taproom kitchen runs late-night burgers.
Chit Beer Koh Kret ★ 4.4 · Bangkok
76 Moo 7, Koh Kret, Nonthaburi 11120
Chit Beer on Koh Kret island near Bangkok is Wichit Saiklao's pioneering Thai craft microbrewery from 2012, on-site brews at a riverside taproom on the Chao.
Tip: Weekend only. Reach via short ferry from Pak Kret pier; pair the IPA with riverside Thai-Mon street food on Koh Kret.
Burbrit Craft Beer Phra Khanong ★ 4.3 · Bangkok
Unit 106, Summer Hub, 1778 Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Burbrit's Phra Khanong taproom in Bangkok is the brewery's second Bangkok room, pouring nearly a dozen Burmese-British recipes brewed unpasteurised.
Tip: Happy hour from 17:00-20:00 (beers from 59 baht). Live music four nights a week; the outdoor terrace is the seat in cool-dry season.
Brewski Rooftop Bar ★ 4.3 · Bangkok
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, 489 Sukhumvit Road, Klongton Nua, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Brewski in Bangkok's Asoke is the 30th-floor craft-beer rooftop above the Radisson Blu, 30 rotating taps of Thai and international craft brews.
Tip: Happy hour 17:00-19:00. Weekend nights queue at the bar; reserve a table on the open terrace for sunset.
Beer Lab ★ 4.2 · Chiang Mai
nimman · 44/1 Nimmanhaemin Road Lane 12, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200
A Nimman craft-beer taproom with 15 rotating taps and over 200 bottles worldwide, the city's original serious stop for hoppy imports and Thai brews.
Eight Days A Week Cool Muang ★ 4.2 · Chiang Mai
wualai · 31 Thippanet Road, Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang Mai 50100
A Lanna-house taproom open since 2024 with ten taps pouring mostly Thai craft brews, an airy Hai Ya courtyard that anchors the south side beer scene.
Namton's House Bar ★ 4.2 · Chiang Mai
nimman · Nimmanhaemin Road Lane 9, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200
A homey Nimman garden taproom with a dozen taps and fridges of local and imported craft, long regarded as one of the city's best-curated beer selections.
The Beer Cap ★ 4.1 · Bangkok
26/1 Soi Asoke (Sukhumvit 21), Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
The Beer Cap in Bangkok's Asoke is the American-style craft beer hall with 30 imported taps and Thai sour-ale specialists, anchoring the soi nightlife.
Tip: American-style burgers and chicken wings pair with the IPA flight; weekend nights are busiest after 21:00.
Renegade Craft Beer & Ciders ★ 4.1 · Chiang Mai
old-city · 47 Moon Mueang Road, Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200
An Old City taproom stocking over 300 beers alongside its own in-house brews and ciders, a serious moat-side stop for hopheads and cider drinkers alike.
Today. Curry Bar & Beer ★ 4.0 · Chiang Mai
nimman · 19 Nimmanhaemin Road Soi 7, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200
A tiny Nimman craft-beer bar pairing a rotating tap list of Thai and imported brews with Japanese curry plates, a snug spot for a quiet drinking session.