Drink

Ben Cocktail Bar

A tiny, hole-in-the-wall (~15 seat) cocktail bar that just may serve the best cocktails in Chiang Mai. Certainly the best price/performance. Run by Ben, an irrepressible, animal-loving, lovely female and her partner, Keng. She is especially proud of her mojitos, but all the 270 cocktails on offer are delicious. The conversation is good too as she speaks excellent English. Free Wi-Fi. Great place to people watch.

nightlife

Address: 71/1-2 Loi Kroh Rd
Getting there: across from My Place Lounge; cater-corner across the street northwest from the Chiang Mai Entertainment Complex
Hours: 17:00-last man standing
Price: Chang beer 60 baht; cocktails 120 baht

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