7 bars in Chiang Mai, editor-picked for bars open past midnight friday or saturday. Bars going past midnight on friday or saturday. All bars in Chiang Mai.

Forbidden Bar ★ 4.3

nimman · 14/2 Nimmanhaemin Road Soi 5, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200

Hours: Daily 19:00-01:00

A hidden dessert-cocktail speakeasy above a Nimman ice-cream shop, a dim little room mixing pudding-inspired drinks for those who find the unmarked door.

The Continental ★ 4.2

nimman · Nimmanhaemin Road Soi 5, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200

Hours: Daily 19:00-01:00

A John Wick-themed speakeasy reached through a bookshelf up two quiet Nimman flights, a plush hidden room of classic cocktails and cinematic mystique.

Surr Bar ★ 4.1

nimman · 8th Floor Art Mai Gallery Hotel, Nimmanhaemin Road Soi 3, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200

Hours: Daily 18:00-01:00

A stylish low-lit lounge atop the Art Mai Gallery hotel, a Bangkok-speakeasy feel over Nimman drawing a mix of locals, expats and travellers most nights.

Caravan Bar ★ 4.0

nimman · 37 Nimmanhaemin Road Soi 9, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200

Hours: Daily 18:00-01:00

A vintage-styled Nimman cocktail bar of leather and old maps, mixing well-made classics for a relaxed crowd escaping the louder clubs down the soi.

Warmup Cafe ★ 3.9

nimman · 40 Nimmanhaemin Road, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200

Hours: Daily 18:00-02:00

The grandfather of Nimman nightlife, a sprawling live-band-and-DJ complex packing young Chiang Mai in since 1999 across an indoor stage and garden.

Rabbit Bar8 ★ 3.8

nimman · Think Park, 165 Suthep Road, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200

Hours: Daily 19:00-01:00

An indie deep-house bar tucked in the Think Park complex, a small dark room with a serious sound system that fills late with Nimman's music crowd.

Tora Bar ★ 3.8

nimman · Think Park, Huay Kaew Road, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200

Hours: Daily 19:00-01:00

A hip-hop and R&B bar in Think Park at the top of Nimman, drawing a young Thai crowd for cocktails, DJ sets and a busy street-facing terrace after dark.