Been a couple of years since I was around here, and I see that those few bars beside the Riverside Hotel (?) have been bulldozed.

Is there anywhere else new in town that has any life suitable for a farang night-out? Not expecting anything Pattaya / Phuket - like, but somewhere you can have a beer and chat with a 'pretty' would be nice.

night life in phitsanoulek

is this a trick question ?

Try around the bus station. It reminded me of the bus station locals in the 60's back home.

This might help

there is some bars in the night market on the river near the clocktower

not much but a start

I was there a few months ago with my lovely (real, not part time) girlfriend. There is a place alongside the river, between the bridge leading over the river and the LiThai hotel which gives great massages (on the street, blind people) - but that is not what you are looking for

I did see a couple of clubs alongside the river in a similar area, though this seemed to be more of the young peoples dance/club scene.

I would have to say in terms of farang entertainment, it did seem a bit dull. A bit of a shock, because girls in Phitsanulok are quite good looking. But then again, it is not what I was visiting for - more so to spend some time with my lady.

Best of luck!

Like I said try the area area around the bus station. It will surprise you.