If you are fond of coffee and craft beer, then Chiang Mai in Thailand is the best place for you. The city has a trendy street called Nimman Road, and it is filled with cafés and bars that will surely make your stay fun and relaxed.
The café culture and craft beer in Chiang Mai are growing with the emergence of shops and restaurants in the area. These businesses in Nimman Road don't only help its owners and people working there, but also Thailand's tourism by attracting more tourists to visit the place.
Although the main development of Nimman Road focuses on real state, its café culture is also thriving. Aside from being close to condos, there are also advantages in staying in Chiang Mai because of these businesses.
"It's closer to nature, outdoor activities, and options for cafes and restaurants are all on the same road," Happy Lazy Man owner Meen Radee said, per The South China Morning Post. "Competition is great for the consumers and for someone who would love to see the cafe culture improve, such as myself."
Aside from café places, Nimman Road is also famous for its craft beers. The best place to go is said to be at Beer Lab, which has a total of 270 different brands of beer - from local microbrew to international brands.
Beer Lab manager Tarinee Ketwang said the bar started five years ago. In the beginning, they had a hard time to sell craft beers to locals who only knew two variants of beer, Singha and Chang. But, things have changed, and people now know about craft beer. In fact, Thai people are now trying to make their own beer.
Apart from Beer Lab, there are also other bars that are considered as people's go-to in Chiang Mai. On the list made by Foursquare, Namton's House Bar sits on the first spot for its great place, good beer, and fusion food. Although the beer costs a little high in this place, visitors already knew that it is a common thing in Chiang Mai. They also said Namton has the "most wonderful owners."
The second bar on the list is Number One Bar. This place is said to have the best Belgian beer in Chiang Mai. It also has American microbrews that people love. The bar has a Western style, but it still serves good Thai food.
Beer Lab comes on the third spot, while North Gate Jazz Co-Op gets the fourth seat. With 9.2 ratings, visitors love to hear its live Jazz music coupled with great beer, and then their day is simply complete. Tourists can also get cozy on its second floor by taking their shoes off and enjoying the lounge.
With the café culture and craft beer, Nimman Road is truly the trendiest street in Chiang Mai, Thailand. So, if you want to be in a laid-back place and chill on your vacation, this is the perfect spot for you.
