MAI The Sky Bar
Rooftop drinks above the Melia, best timed for the hour before sunset while it's still quiet.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 17:00–00:00
Carry Your Passport or a Copy
Clubs and some bars check IDs strictly, the big clubs most of all. A photo of your passport info page on your phone usually works, but carrying a laminated photocopy is safer.
Details
- Phone
- +66 52 090 600
Full opening hours
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Chiang Mai after dark
Something to book for the evening in Chiang Mai.
Why go, and how to do it well
Come for the height. This is the rooftop bar at the top of the Melia Chiang Mai on Charoen Prathet Road, and the whole point is the open view across the city while the light goes from gold to dark. It's a polished, contemporary space rather than a scruffy one, which makes it a different proposition entirely from the night market stalls a short walk away.
Cocktails are the business here, and the crowd is a mix of hotel guests and locals out for something calmer than a street-level bar. It leans smart and unhurried. Good for couples, fine for a small group, and comfortable enough if you're on your own with a drink and a view. If you want noise and cheap beer, you want somewhere else, and Chiang Mai has plenty of somewhere else.
Get there between 5pm and 7pm. You'll have your pick of where to sit, the sunset does the work for you, and you're not competing with the later crowd for a spot at the edge.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of MAI The Sky Bar, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
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Experience hints
Pair your visit. After MAI The Sky Bar, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
Charoen Prathet Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Nightlife & Bars
Know the Closing Times
Legal closing time is 2 AM for most venues, though enforcement varies. In Bangkok's designated entertainment zones (RCA, Silom Soi 2/4, Khao San), some clubs stay open until 4 AM. Islands tend to be more relaxed about hours.
Buy Bucket Drinks Cautiously
Island bucket drinks (mixed spirits in a small bucket) are cheap and fun but notoriously strong and inconsistent. Stick to one, stay hydrated, and never leave your drink unattended at beach parties.
Arrange Your Ride Home
Use Grab (ride-hailing app) to get home safely — taxis outside nightlife areas late at night often refuse meters. Set up the app before going out, and keep your phone charged.
MAI The Sky Bar: Frequently Asked Questions
Is MAI The Sky Bar worth visiting?
MAI The Sky Bar holds a 4.9★ rating from 1,783 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated nightlife & bars in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of MAI The Sky Bar?
MAI The Sky Bar is typically open 17:00–00:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit MAI The Sky Bar?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: Mid-February – April (smoke & heat).
Where is MAI The Sky Bar located?
MAI The Sky Bar is at Charoen Prathet Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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