MetalMicky

If you do go to Nong Khai instead stay at Mutmee guesthouse,by far the best i've stayed at in Isaan.Great restaurant,lots of good company and on the banks of the Mekong.

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I don't want to dis the Mutmee, which is everything you say, but for me the drawback at this time of year (hot season) is that with only fans in the rooms I can never sleep at night. The Meeting Place has been revamped, and does offer AC in some rooms.

Perhaps the Aussie Bar and Harry's are keeping quiet about the fights, but most people in Udon know about them and avoid going to those places. Newly opened in Udon is the Eagle Bar, which I'm told (but haven't seen) is very good.

Next week I will be visiting Udon for the first time.  Can anyone recommend good bars, restaurants etc ?  Will be there for about 3 days.  Looking for a change of scenery after staying in a little village just outside of Bangkok....... Pattaya i think it was called 

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I think you would do better to bypass Udon completely and head to Nongkhai. There are a number of decent bars and some good restaurants, especially The Outback Bar & Grill, Jose Ramon's Restaurant & Cantina, The Sweet Orchid, & OJ's. Try the Korean style barbecue on the riverfront in the evening at Ban or 999.

Stay or eat at the Meeting Place, where Paul will point you in the right direction to whatever takes your fancy.

If you must go to Udon, avoid Harry's and the Aussie bar unless you want to be involved in a fight.

Good luck!