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Roo Bar Chiang Mai
Nightlife & Bars
Chiang Mai

Roo Bar Chiang Mai

4.8(106 reviews)

Roo Bar is a Harley-Davidson themed biker bar tucked away in the Chang Moi area of Chiang Mai, its walls lined with motorcycle memorabilia and its speakers pumping classic rock and metal from the 1970s and 80s. Despite the biker identity, non-riders are explicitly welcome and consistently report feeling at home in the relaxed, unpretentious environment. The owner is a recurring highlight in visitor feedback, known for chatting with guests and creating a genuinely social atmosphere rather than a transactional bar experience. Beyond drinks, the bar serves food — wings, fries, and kebabs have all drawn positive mentions from visitors. Prices are noted as affordable, and the vibe is free from the hustle sometimes found at other Chiang Mai nightlife venues. Whether stopping in for an afternoon beer or settling in for the evening, the crowd tends to be a mix of locals, expats, and travellers looking for something a little different from the city's more mainstream bar scene. Good to know: Roo Bar opens at noon every day of the week and stays open until midnight, making it one of the more flexible options in Chiang Mai for a daytime or early-evening drink. For current updates, special events, or to get a feel for the place before visiting, the bar maintains a Facebook page linked in this listing.

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Visitor Reviews

A Harley-Davidson bar with memorabilia all over the walls, great appropriate music from the 1970's and 1980's and a great atmosphere. Non bikers are welcome and will enjoy the experience. A bonus is the drinks are cheaper than the girly bars nearby. No bar girls here!

It was a quiet night when we went there but it was great music, an amazing kebab, and the owner sat with us chatting all night. Prices were good, and no pesky bar girls wanting drinks. 100% will be coming back before I leave Chiang Mai.

A fantastic biker bar with a great atmosphere! The drinks are affordable, the vibe is laid-back and welcoming, and the owner is absolutely wonderful. Definitely worth checking out!

Location Info

67/1 Soi Kamphaeng Din 2, Tambon Chang Moi, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand+66 82 627 5987www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005130304307
Opening Hours
Monday12:00-00:00
Tuesday12:00-00:00
Wednesday12:00-00:00
Thursday12:00-00:00
Friday12:00-00:00
Saturday12:00-00:00
Sunday12:00-00:00

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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.

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Visitor Information

Best time to visit

November – February

Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)

Rainy season

June – October

Avg. temperature

15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)

Crowds

High

Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)

Getting there

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.

Getting around

  • Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
  • Grab (available in city centre)
  • Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
  • Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)