Hair of the Dog
Winner for the second year in a row, Hair of the Dog is the first thought for beer lovers in Bangkok—and not just because they always have the newest brews. Hair of the Dog, with its OG location in Ploenchit and its flagship in Phrom Phong, has been hosting parties, events, and blind tastings that make it the premier venue for those who appreciate beer. With heavy tunes and a macabre design, this brand is officially a Bangkok beer staple.
593, Sukhumvit Soi 27, 02 030 2538. Open daily 11am-midnight.
Finalist: Burbrit
Burbrit brought Myanmar beer to Bangkok in a big way when it opened in 2023 in Phrom Phong. What followed was a great venue to try a broad range of beers inspired by Myanmar and a fun space—particularly in the cooler months—to sit outside and people watch and the interior is getting more lively at every visit. More than that, they boast a menu that’s a nice intro to Burmese cuisine.
1, Sukhumvit Soi 22, 096-480-0391. Open daily noon-late.
Finalist: Craft
Found on Sukhumvit Soi 23, Craft takes the pretentiousness out of the modern craft beer scene. With live music and DJs on the weekend, this space can get loud—and there’s good reason to, what with 40 taps and bottles from more than 20 countries. Their menu also has a pretty good selection of beer bites; it’s a sitting-and-talking-for-hours type of place.
16, Sukhumvit Soi 23, 02-258-0541. Open Mon-Fri 3pm-midnight; Sat-Sun noon-midnight.
Finalist: Haze Bar
This easily accessible Chinatown community spot with 12 taps is one of the few craft beer spots that can be a reliably good party spot, featuring live music, sports, and a good crowd under the wall of beer cans above the bar. With plenty of international options for those of you who’ve worked your way through the local brews, if you like craft beer and the premier league, this is the place to be.
425 Luang Rd, Wat Thepsirin, 083-603-6911. Open Sun-Mon 6pm-midnight; Wed-Thu 6pm-midnight; Sat-Sun 6pm-late.
Finalist: Chit Beer
A pioneer in Bangkok’s craft beer scene, Wichit “Chit” Saiklao has been busy opening up more accessible Chit Holes in Bangkok, but, for our money, you can’t beat the old faithful. The best reason to go to Koh Kret on the weekend, Chit Hole is a destination for Bangkok’s beer lovers and a testament to how far it’s come. Found on a sleepy corner of the Chaophraya, Chit Beer will never die.
66/1 Moo 1, Koh Kret, 089-799-1123. Open Sat-Sun noon-9pm.
