The Royal Oak Phrom Phong

For over 20 years, the Royal Oak has been the unofficial living room for Phrom Phong's expats. Tucked down Soi 33/1, it captures a distinct "Sunday Afternoon" energy all week long. The communal tables are perfect for meeting the locals.

Why Expats Go: The Wednesday night pub quiz is legendary—book early.

The Vibe: Unofficial living room. Communal tables and classic British charm.

Price: ฿฿ — pints ~150–220 THB; come for the food & the quiz.

Where: Sukhumvit 33/1

The Robin Hood Phrom Phong

The most "aesthetic" of the British pubs. Located steps from the BTS, it features thick carpets, heavy wood booths, and a civilized setting that's perfect for families or business meet-ups.

Why Expats Go: Reliable breakfast deals and a very polished pub atmosphere.

The Vibe: Kensington in Bangkok. Clean, classic, and consistent.

Price: ฿฿ — pints ~180–240 THB; good-value breakfast deals.

Where: Sukhumvit 33/1

The Red Lion Nana (Soi 13)

A sanctuary in the chaos of Nana. It channels an "old world" library vibe with dark wood, providing a calm basecamp for after-work drinks before the traffic nightmare begins.

Why Expats Go: A classy refuge with UK-style comfort food (including curry & chips).

The Vibe: Library-style local. Friendly and surprisingly quiet for the area.

Price: ฿฿ — local beers from ~100 THB, imported pints ~180 THB.

Where: Sukhumvit Soi 13

Hemingway's Soi 11

A stunning colonial-style teak structure that feels miles away from the concrete outside. The garden area is the most social spot on Soi 11—a place where one drink always becomes a full night. Also home to one of the city's best-loved Sunday roasts.

Why Expats Go: Massive garden hang and easy, central meet-ups.

The Vibe: Tropical colonial garden. Pure social energy.

Price: ฿฿ — pints ~180–250 THB; big garden, easy crowd.

Where: Sukhumvit Soi 11

The Old English Pub Thong Lor

The antidote to Thong Lor pretension. Sitting right under the BTS, it offers a street-side terrace perfect for people-watching the hi-so crowd while enjoying a reasonably priced pint. The only proper English pub in Thong Lor.

Why Expats Go: Terrace energy and zero attitude in an expensive area.

The Vibe: Casual, street-side, and refreshingly normal.

Price: ฿฿ — reasonably-priced pints (~150–200 THB) for pricey Thong Lor.

Where: Sukhumvit 53/1 (Thong Lor BTS)

The Shakespeare Pub Ekkamai

A big, polished new British pub on Soi 63, steps from Ekkamai BTS. Floor-to-ceiling glass on three sides, high ceilings, a proper draught system and a genuine "proper British local" mission — one of the most ambitious pub openings of the year, only just opened its doors.

Why Expats Go: A bright, modern British pub done properly, right by the BTS.

The Vibe: Spacious, glassy, and grown-up. A new flagship local.

Price: ฿฿ — pints ~160–240 THB; draught British pub.

Where: Sukhumvit Soi 63 (Ekkamai BTS)

The Londoner Brew Pub Phatthanakan

Bangkok's oldest brewpub (going since 1997), now in a massive purpose-built home that feels like a high-end brewery warehouse. They brew their own beer next door, and the vibe is more "family-friendly gastropub" for those who have moved out of the central Sukhumvit bubble.

Why Expats Go: House-brewed craft beer and arguably the best pub food in the city.

The Vibe: High-end brewery. Airy, polished, and grown-up.

Price: ฿฿ — house-brewed craft ~200–280 THB.

Where: Phatthanakan Road

Beer Republic Chit Lom

A polished industrial-chic hall with a massive international beer list (over 60 craft taps and bottles). Perfect middle ground: nice enough for a date, but relaxed enough for a casual pint with mates.

Why Expats Go: Central meetups and the huge beer variety.

The Vibe: Polished European hall. Chic but relaxed.

Price: ฿฿฿ — big international & craft list, ~220–300 THB.

Where: Chit Lom BTS

The Deck Soi 20

A leafy, open-air café-bar spread over two floors, with a greenery-draped deck overlooking the street. Pet-friendly and bright, with all-day dining and daily drink promos — a relaxed spot for long group sessions just off Asoke.

Why Expats Go: Big-group friendly, dog-friendly, and daily happy hours.

The Vibe: Leafy open-air deck. Bright, green, and relaxed.

Price: ฿฿ — pints ~160–230 THB; daily drink promos.

Where: Sukhumvit Soi 20

The Laughing Tiger Phrom Phong

A rowdier drinking den just off the Royal Oak strip. They've carved a niche by refusing to play the inflation game—expect affordable pints and a crowd gearing up for a big night.

Why Expats Go: Cheap draft pints (from ~109 THB) and a crowd gearing up for a big night. A budget pre-game factory.

The Vibe: Rowdy, loose, and dark. A proper Sukhumvit den.

Price: ฿ — draft pints from ~109 THB; bottled beer from 89 THB.

Where: Sukhumvit 33/1

Stumble Inn Soi 4

A classic Soi 4 dive bar that refuses to gentrify, right at the entrance to Nana Plaza. Gritty, live rock'n'roll most nights, and pure banter. The staff remember your name and your drink—it's the place where "one drink" turns into a lost weekend.

Why Expats Go: The stories, the character, and live bands nightly. Pure dive bar energy.

The Vibe: Gritty, loud, and full of character.

Price: ฿ — cheap dive-bar pints ~100–140 THB.

Where: Sukhumvit Soi 4

The Sportsman Bar Soi 13

The heavyweight champion of sports. If it's televised, it's here. Sprawling halls, stadium vibes, and serious pool tables. Come here to scream at a screen with 200 other fans.

Why Expats Go: Reliable for 2 AM kick-offs and massive pool tournaments.

The Vibe: Stadium energy. Wall-to-wall screens and pool sharks.

Price: ฿฿ — Tiger pints 119 THB in happy hour (7am–7pm, every day); Heineken 129, Guinness 199.

Where: Sukhumvit Soi 13

The Globe Pub & Sports Lounge Phra Khanong

The newest big-money sports pub in town, opened by the experienced team behind PJ O'Brien's, The Royal Oak and O'Shea's. Right by Phra Khanong BTS, it brings a slick, multi-floor sports-viewing-and-pool setup to the east end of Sukhumvit.

Why Expats Go: Big screens, pool, and a proper sports floor — handy if you're east of Asoke.

The Vibe: Slick, brand-new, sports-first. Run by people who know pubs.

Price: ฿฿ — pints ~150–220 THB; new-build sports lounge.

Where: Phra Khanong (BTS)

The Game Nana BTS

On the corner of Soi 9, right by Nana BTS, this is the "Gateway to Nana." With a big projector screen, a wall of HD TVs and Beer Lao on draft, it's a stadium-like experience for match days.

Why Expats Go: Prime location and 100 THB happy-hour pints (2–7pm).

The Vibe: Industrial and airy. Raw sports energy.

Price: ฿ — Beer Lao on draft; 100 THB happy-hour pints (2–7pm).

Where: Sukhumvit Soi 9

Viva Sports Bar Soi 8

Soi 8's community anchor. A fantastic street-corner setup where you can watch the world go by. It's less of a sports "cave" and more of a neighborhood bar with huge, reliable food portions.

Why Expats Go: Street-corner watching and massive food plates.

The Vibe: Neighborhood anchor. Easygoing and street-side.

Price: ฿ — local pints ~120–160 THB; big-value food.

Where: Sukhumvit Soi 8

The Saxophone Pub Victory Monument

The home of Jazz and Blues since 1987. A European-style cellar where the music is the priority. House bands are world-class—arrive early if you want any hope of getting a table.

Why Expats Go: Real live jazz and the iconic Bangkok atmosphere.

The Vibe: Soulful cellar. Intimate and acoustic.

Price: ฿฿ — pints ~180–240 THB; live music nightly (open ~6pm–2am), arrive early.

Where: Victory Monument

Tawandang Brewery Rama 3

Half German beer hall, half Thai cabaret show. It's a theatrical, sensory overload with a live band that never quits. Their pork knuckle is legendary, and the lager, dunkel and weizen are all brewed in-house by a German brewmaster. It's a cavernous hall seating well over a thousand — one of the biggest beer halls in the city.

Why Expats Go: Spectacle, big groups, and jaw-dropping cabaret.

The Vibe: German Hall x Thai Theater. Total sensory explosion.

Price: ฿฿ — on-site brews ~150–220 THB; food + cabaret show.

Where: Rama 3 Road

The Green Room Sukhumvit 7/1

An intimate live-band bar right by Nana BTS, and a genuine local favourite. Different bands every night — rock, blues and R&B — plus jammers' nights, open mic and a pool table upstairs. The music's right in your face here; this is where you actually feel it.

Why Expats Go: Proper live bands nightly in a small, electric room.

The Vibe: Tight, sweaty, and all about the band. A musician's bar (look for the plectrum logo).

Price: ฿฿ — pints ~160–220 THB; no cover, live bands every night.

Where: Sukhumvit Soi 7/1 (Nana BTS)

Hidden Agenda Silom

A seriously cool live music bar tucked into Baan Silom. Tight Thai bands tear through their sets from a stage built around a full drum kit set behind glass — a slick touch that makes the whole room feel like a proper gig. Chill, late, and refreshingly off the tourist trail.

Why Expats Go: A genuinely cool vibe and red-hot Thai bands away from the crowds.

The Vibe: Dark, stylish, music-first. The drum kit behind glass is the kicker.

Price: ฿฿ — pints ~160–220 THB; live bands + late nights.

Where: Baan Silom, Silom Road (Bang Rak)

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