kalbo123 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Hello All, Was last night in Hardrock cafe Chiang Mai. Did not eat there, but must say the food looked good, maybe because I am on a diet, will test next time. But there was an excellent cover band. Philippino band, solid musicians and 2 younger singers, that actually can sing and know the words they are singing. Many tourists not really interested in the music, but the terras outside was full and inside it was 50% full. For me the music is a big deal, as I find the quality of most Thai bands very bad, so I will be coming back. O yeah, price of beers, 160/170 baht for a small beer, 200 baht for a pint of draft beer. Cocktails start around 350 baht. Cheapest Hard rock in south east asia I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Where is this located exactly? I remember seeing a live Philippino band a few years back down Tha Phae road. They were good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 7 minutes ago, CMKiwi said: Where is this located exactly? I remember seeing a live Philippino band a few years back down Tha Phae road. They were good. All details are here. Hard Rocks new web page. http://www.hardrock.com/cafes/chiang-mai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbo123 Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 Located next to Burger King in upper Loy Kroh rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Fantastic photos on HR web page. http://www.hardrock.com/cafes/chiang-mai/ Also a great PR for the Red Lion next door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 re Where is this located exactly? its next to the entrance of the royal lana hotel and the red lion in the night bazzar re ... in upper Loy Kroh rd .... utter rubbish ! if you were at upper loi kroh road you would be outside jammers and ba ba bo bo bars bar by the moat not in the night bazzar ! ps ... night pic taken on staff training night a few days ago dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Quote O yeah, price of beers, 160/170 baht for a small beer, 200 baht for a pint of draft beer. Cocktails start around 350 baht. Cheapest Hard rock in south east asia I think. Ouch. I guess you're paying for the name. Still good to know that this type of thing is being set up in CM... the powers that be haven't completely stifled the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktooth Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Next... knock down the Red Lion and build a Hooters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 23 hours ago, sharktooth said: Next... knock down the Red Lion and build a Hooters! Yeah - let's just keep <deleted> up Thailand.... With McDs, BK, Starbucks, HR, Subway it's almost unrecognizable & a down turn from what was at one time a decent night bazaar.... If they can't find anything there they can grab an Uber and zip down the road to the Premium Outlets - right next to the Starbucks, McDs, & KFC there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puukao Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 If you don't like it, take your 50 baht somewhere else!!! there is still time to flee.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobin Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Ur a bit sour pgrahmm, don't u think? I mean the world is what it is, if u don't like what u find here, institute change in urself first. But moaning to others is downright foolish. I can see by ur avatar (which may be bogus) that u r getting on in yrs and r losing the zip of youth, hence the need to complain. Won't work here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 the downunder bar is just up the road from they then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetruth revealer Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 On 9.12.2016 at 8:09 AM, khwaibah said: All details are here. Hard Rocks new web page. http://www.hardrock.com/cafes/chiang-mai/ poor website doesnt show prices ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 33 minutes ago, jobin said: Ur a bit sour pgrahmm, don't u think? I mean the world is what it is, if u don't like what u find here, institute change in urself first. But moaning to others is downright foolish. I can see by ur avatar (which may be bogus) that u r getting on in yrs and r losing the zip of youth, hence the need to complain. Won't work here. He's not sour or moaning at all just stating facts.CM is/has just become another large, ugly Asian city,full of electronic billboards,7/11's,no parking ,no transport infrastructure,very little restoration of heritage buildings, too many fast food outlets and overpriced franchises like HRC.If you want to spend 500 baht on a burger go for it. As to snide remarks about his age, according to your evaluation getting older is apparently a crime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousehound Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 34 minutes ago, jobin said: Ur a bit sour pgrahmm, don't u think? I mean the world is what it is, if u don't like what u find here, institute change in urself first. But moaning to others is downright foolish. I can see by ur avatar (which may be bogus) that u r getting on in yrs and r losing the zip of youth, hence the need to complain. Won't work here. What is it with the idea that older people spend their life complaining about change. I am an old bloke and can tell you that the thing I complain about most is that some younger people think that older people are half dead whingers - but don't put us all in that category. I find too many younger people are wasting their lives because they are not getting out there and experiencing everything they can. I welcome any new music opportunities. I admit HRC is a bit potted but anything to liven up a place has to be a good thing. Too many music venues have closed over the recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piewarmer Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 so will the night market carts block the view of those sitting at the outside tables? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktooth Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 20 hours ago, pgrahmm said: Yeah - let's just keep <deleted> up Thailand.... With McDs, BK, Starbucks, HR, Subway it's almost unrecognizable & a down turn from what was at one time a decent night bazaar.... If they can't find anything there they can grab an Uber and zip down the road to the Premium Outlets - right next to the Starbucks, McDs, & KFC there.... The only people who will <deleted> up this country (even more) are those whom surround you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockwomble Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 I ate there last night, decent food and the beer was a reasonable price. staff very friendly, and it looks a good set up, better than some of tge other HRCs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 On 12/9/2016 at 6:02 PM, puukao said: If you don't like it, take your 50 baht somewhere else!!! there is still time to flee.... Truthfully..... Have been to a few of the Hard Rock's in the USA....Tahoe being the best - because of the scenery..... Saw the replica "rock artifacts" there.....Can't be bothered here..... Just another money grab for the gullible to "enjoy".....The stupid/gullible/city dwellers - "starry eyed chasers"will be glad (think stupid enough) to spend their money here.... Just like in the many artificial entertainment places in the US.....No accomplishments - just milking the $$$$$$ with a few guitars & pictures on the wall (of meaningless things 10,000 miles away)......Has nothing to do with real rock & roll.......Has everything to do with the fleecing/stupidity of the mindless "urban" acolytes......Much like Urban Cowboy...... At least the guys/gals that went to Gilley's had a real experience...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Went past earlier, they sure do have a lot of staff !!!! Even if there's no customers it won't look empty. They also have a "memorabilia" shop on the other side of the street. Buy the obligatory T shirt ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 On 12/9/2016 at 8:34 AM, dave2 said: re Where is this located exactly? its next to the entrance of the royal lana hotel and the red lion in the night bazzar re ... in upper Loy Kroh rd .... utter rubbish ! if you were at upper loi kroh road you would be outside jammers and ba ba bo bo bars bar by the moat not in the night bazzar ! ps ... night pic taken on staff training night a few days ago dave2 Is there an official "Upper Loi Kro" and a "Lower Loi Kroh" . Hard Rock is actually located in the middle of Loi Kroh road , at the intersection where the night bazaar road is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Hard Rock Cafe ?? This would be my worst nightmare.... as for a live Band ?? That would send me over the wall... definetly not not for me.... but thats me...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 45 minutes ago, pgrahmm said: Truthfully..... Have been to a few of the Hard Rock's in the USA....Tahoe being the best - because of the scenery..... Saw the replica "rock artifacts" there.....Can't be bothered here..... Just another money grab for the gullible to "enjoy".....The stupid/gullible/city dwellers - "starry eyed chasers"will be glad (think stupid enough) to spend their money here.... Just like in the many artificial entertainment places in the US.....No accomplishments - just milking the $$$$$$ with a few guitars & pictures on the wall (of meaningless things 10,000 miles away)......Has nothing to do with real rock & roll.......Has everything to do with the fleecing/stupidity of the mindless "urban" acolytes......Much like Urban Cowboy...... At least the guys/gals that went to Gilley's had a real experience...... It's about as authentic as the Yellow Cab Pizza franchises in the Philippines...... Same Same - but different..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 LOL, there was a Hard Rock Cafe here back in 1991. T-shirts for sale in night market. Sounds like this place is jumping on the bandwagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Yellow Cab pizzas in the Philippines. .... a bit like Jolliebee burgers and chicken. Initially I thought it was passable, but then It became apparent it was just cheap <deleted> for the local masses. However back a few years I did enjoy HRC in Mombasa (Of all places).Fell in love with their avocado salad. No one told me that stuff was fattening. Tasted good tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL159 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Small Singha is 175++, making it close to 200. Not reasonable price in my view, but I guess thats globalisation for you! Starbucks coffee most expensive around and worst flavour too, but I guess thats globalisation for you! Get the picture?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Freckle Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Well I for one might be interested to drop in...., I mean - If I was in danger of being caught short..., I wouldn't think twice to avail myself the use of their Thomas Crapper..., because on the up side, at least these generic Tourist based franchises usually have something resembling good toilets Who knows maybe on the way out I might feel so inclined to indulge in a cleansing libation....., something like a bottle of water ! I'm certainly not a cheap charlie..., I just prefer something a little less manufactured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Why not pop in next door to the Red Lion which will probably have water at a more reasonable rate and use their Thomas Crapper. You might even ask Kevin for a free glass of water. You never know what the response might be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 On 12/9/2016 at 8:34 AM, dave2 said: re ... in upper Loy Kroh rd .... utter rubbish ! I guess that's relative. The soi numbers definitely go higher towards the night bazar and the river. BTW on their website pics you can see that Burger King is closed, with some renovation going on there. I wonder if that will remain as Burger King, or will become something else.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Freckle Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 4 hours ago, scottiejohn said: Why not pop in next door to the Red Lion which will probably have water at a more reasonable rate and use their Thomas Crapper. You might even ask Kevin for a free glass of water. You never know what the response might be! I have a pretty good idea what Kevin's response might be....., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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