Beer Gardens For New Years

[chanchao]

Around New Years in Bangkok especially but also Chiang Mai, outdoor beer gardens are very much in vogue; they're the closest thing Thailand has to a cafe terrace in Europe: Hang out, enjoy the breeze, drink beer and watch people.

I havent' so far noticed one that stands out.. Sure I see some tables & chairs at Rim Ping (Airport), Airport Plaza itself, probably outside Rydges again etc..

But is there an area that really stands out for this?

[blubythebay]

Around New Years in Bangkok especially but also Chiang Mai, outdoor beer gardens are very much in vogue; they're the closest thing Thailand has to a cafe terrace in Europe: Hang out, enjoy the breeze, drink beer and watch people.

I havent' so far noticed one that stands out.. Sure I see some tables & chairs at Rim Ping (Airport), Airport Plaza itself, probably outside Rydges again etc..

But is there an area that really stands out for this?

There's what appears to be a nice one in front of the Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel. There is a bandstand usually with a live band on the weekends, large area with big bar, plenty of tables and chairs.

Looks like fun.