Pijiu Bar

What is it? Pijiu, meaning ‘beer’ in Chinese, is the latest venture from the team behind craft beer importing pioneer Beervana. Just steps away from Teens of Thailand (see below for more on this legend), this Thai-Chinese shophouse channels the vibe of a 1950s Hong Kong hotel lobby bar, all soft lighting, wall lamps, candlelight and a huge glass wall.

Why we love it: Although it brings with it a strong Beervana connection, the beer selection stretches far beyond the brand's usual portfolio. Five taps on regular rotation pour imported brews like Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA, Rogue Dead Guy Ale, Tuatara Weiz Guy Hefeweizen and Epic Brewing's Los Cosos Mexican-style lager. Bottled options give you even more choice, including the recently legalized Happy New Beer from Khao Yai. Pints average around B280. Try the Chinese cold cuts (B400), a platter loaded with shrimp crackers, smoked duck, kun chiang (traditional Chinese sausage), moo wan (sweet pork with coriander and spices), Chinese sausage with duck liver and smoked pork belly. It’s worth noting that a chef's table-style restaurant is set to open upstairs soon.

Time Out tip: Ask the staff for their recommendations. They’re eager to help and know the rotating taps inside out,  steering you towards something brilliant based on what you love.

Soi Nana. Open daily, 6pm-midnight and Fri-Sat 6pm-1am