Chinatown after dark. Crowds thin, the heat stays soft.
Why NANA, why now
Soi Nana in Yaowarat has shifted from quiet backstreet to global drinking destination, flagged by BK Magazine and Time Out Bangkok. New bars and the coming Bangkok Kunsthalle art space continue to reshape the strip into 2026, outside the Charoenkrung corridor most visitors already know.
1. Pijiu Bar
- 16 ซ. นานา Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100
- 4.8 · 213 reviews · Park
Pijiu Bar opens the course before the street fills. The space sits calm in the afternoon, the kind of stop that lets you settle into a neighborhood slowly. Start here with a single beer, taste a few on tap if you want, and let the strip outside stay distant for an hour.
Crew's note
The sign glows before you even walk in.
What visitors say
I just spent a really enjoyable couple of hours here as a solo drinker craving some decent beer. Service was great - really friendly, and yo…
Great bar. A must go on the area. Beers from all kinds and from all over the world. Good variety and quality on the tap beers. The service i…
2. Chinatown Night Market
- 148 Maha Chak Rd, Khwaeng Chakkrawat, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100
- 4.5 · 3717 reviews · Temple
The night market closes the walk once Yaowarat turns on. This is where the strip widens and the carts multiply, where the course shifts from quiet bar logic to open-air browsing. The market runs late, so you can linger without the route pushing you forward.
Crew's note
Street doesn't start for you. Already moving.
What visitors say
I recently visited the Chinatown Night Market in Bangkok, and it was an amazing experience full of color, energy, and delicious food. The st…
This China Town night market open after 4pm till mid night. shops are on the road. Offer you at low cost. you can bargain also. I felt dress…
The walk between
The walk between them follows the strip as it wakes up. Soi Nana sits narrow at first, then spills into the wider Yaowarat grid where the market stalls begin to appear after four.
- Start at Pijiu Bar in the late afternoon, before the evening bar crowd arrives and while the strip still feels unhurried.
- Let the market be the long stop. The course front-loads the quiet, so you can spend the second half moving slow through the stalls without a next place waiting.
FAQ
- Can I try beers before committing to a full glass at the first stop?
- Yes. Visitors note that the bar offers samples of the tap beers before you order, and the service is described as friendly and patient with solo drinkers taking their time.
- What's the price feel at the market?
- Visitors mention low-cost goods and that bargaining is common, though some note that dress quality can vary. The market is described as budget-friendly for toys, electronics, and street food.
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