Vientiane Pubs and Nightlife

[dirtydog]

I think we all agree that Lao beer is better than Thai beer but now in Vientiane they are opening up upmarket pubs and British style pubs, only problem is that they are charging a premium on the beer, so best to go to these pubs during the happy hour when the prices are on par with the restaurants and low end bars in Vientiane.

This pub is on the same road as the Samlor Pub which is an aircon pub, but this one has outside seating and a luxurious inside, the building is about 4 storeys tall but looks outstanding, trouble is it was dark and I was pissed when I left so didn't get a picture of the building, its on either Samsenthai Road or the next one up Setthatharit Road down towards the morning market and the bus station, can't miss the place as it really is classy.

Outside they have granite tables and a few tvs, they serve food and snacks, beer Lao draught during happy hour was 15,000kip for a liter but they also served these mini kegs you could have on your table, they looked quite smart, heres one of our jugs being poured.



Climbing plants all up the front of the building.



Nice clean toilets and marble counters.

[sjaak327]

Kob Chai Deu one of the most popular places in downtown Vientiane.

Khop Chai Deu Restaurant-Bar

Bia Lao Sot (Beer Lao draught) is just so good, main reason I go there. Prices of booze are steep as compared to other places in Lao, but cheap compared to booze prices anywhere in Thailand.

Many tourist and visa runners in this place.

[Jet Gorgon]

^ Where is that place?

[Fast Eddie]

It's right near the fountain, facing on to the road that runs past it parallel to the Mekong.

[Rigger]

Kob Chai Deu one of the most popular places in downtown Vientiane.

Khop Chai Deu Restaurant-Bar

Bia Lao Sot (Beer Lao draught) is just so good, main reason I go there. Prices of booze are steep as compared to other places in Lao, but cheap compared to booze prices anywhere in Thailand.

Many tourist and visa runners in this place.

Yeh I think it is Aussie owned as well, good food and the beer is cold

[spliff]

^ I always get their "steak Lao"

[Vientianeboy]

No it is not Aussie owned; it is Lao owned. Bor Pen Yang is part Aussie owned.

[The Fresh Prince]

I always end up spending my entire trip to Loas in there.

[Udonite]

I love the place. I always eat and drink here when I'm in Vientiane.
It has good atmosphere, and I like the mixed crowd of locals and westerners.

I wish there was a place like this in Udon Thani.

[The Fresh Prince]

Maybe you could think of it.

[Jarvis]

love the place. I always eat and drink here when I'm in Vientiane

same here

[Vientianeboy]

In terms of a pub, it is quite enjoyable. In terms of food, there are far better places to eat here.

[BenBenBaa]

I spent a happy happy hour there once. Beer Lao Dark is worth a try too

[bart]

I always end up spending my entire trip to Loas in there.[/quote]

looks a great place ,
are there any local ladies , if required .
i like dark beer/ladies . please .

[Bettyboo]

Yep, me too...

Haven't been to Laos in 3 or 4 years, but used to go a fair bit and the last few times spent it in here, then would go up the street to the French restaurant for the set lunch/dinner. Very nice indeed.

The last pic brings back some nice memories, I'd love to take a long weekend up there again, and just relax and drink beer and eat some cheap french food...

[Bettyboo]

Bart, I think it's illegal for Laos women to spend time in a foreigners room/overnight - and it's enforced too. I saw some 'ladies' that Socal would be into, but, at least when I went there a few years back, it's not like Thailand...

[blue]

liked the dark beer beer best , stronger too

are there any local ladies , if required .

think there is some laws in Laos which forbids sex between Laotians and foreigners unless married .
but at least the place isnt mongerised like some Thai islands and towns

[spikebs4]

yes bart theres plenty females , not as good as thailand then again what is .. if you cant find for yourself ask a barman/hotel-staff ...

[Marmite the Dog]

liked the dark beer beer best , stronger too

That photo looks very familiar...

[blue]

from google images
you drink it !?

[Marmite the Dog]

you drink it !?

Just after I took that photo, in fact.

[Bettyboo]

I did a dark beer tasting night at Mulligans once. There were 5 different options (Guinness, an Aussie dark beer and 2 German dark beer, as well as BLD), and Beer Laos Dark was by far the worst tasting. Still, it's cheap, makes a change and I quite like drinking it - Beer Laos draft in Vientienne would be a better fit for me.

[Pol the Pot]

Seems to me to be a kind or stout, I'm not a huge fan though we can get it here.

[Bettyboo]

I think everyone jumped on it (BLD) cause it was new and made a change; it's not actually particularly good though...

[Marmite the Dog]

I did a dark beer tasting night at Mulligans once. There were 5 different options (Guinness, an Aussie dark beer and 2 German dark beer, as well as BLD), and Beer Laos Dark was by far the worst tasting. Still, it's cheap, makes a change and I quite like drinking it - Beer Laos draft in Vientienne would be a better fit for me.

The thing with DBL seems to be that 50% of the bottles are no good. When it's right, it's pretty good; certainly better than the Coopers, but quite often you get a very distinct metallic taste to it, which ruins it.