The North Gate Jazz Co-Op
Show up by seven or you'll be standing in the road listening through a doorway.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 19:00–00:00
- Entry
- Free
- Price
- $$$$
- Budget
Carry Your Passport or a Copy
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Details
- Phone
- +66 81 765 5246
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
Live jazz every night of the week, and the whole thing runs on a clock you need to know about. Openers play on the upper floor from 7:30 to 8:30, then the music shifts down to the ground floor, where seating is limited and fills instantly. If you turn up at nine you'll be out on the street with everyone else, and crowds genuinely do spill into the road during the main band.
Pick one or the other. Get there before seven, take a cocktail up to the top floor for the intimate set, or claim a downstairs seat and stay put. There's a third-floor porch with a handful of stools and tables outside if you'd rather hear the music with air and a view over the north gate. Drinks are cheap, the crowd is a mix of Chiang Mai regulars and travelers, and the playing is raw rather than polished. That's the appeal.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
Such a great experience. If you get there early enough/before 1900 you can go to the 4th floor and listen to music and get cocktails before the co-op opens. We sat upstairs and just listened for an hour then came downstairs and listened more. Definitely recommend picking one or the other though because when we came back downstairs it was already packed inside for the music. Either way, recommend going and enjoying the live jazz music!
North Gate Jazz is an absolute vibe! 🎷 The music was incredible — raw, energetic, and full of soul. The atmosphere is vibrant and alive, with people from everywhere just enjoying good jazz together. One of the best nights I’ve had in Chiang Mai. Must-visit if you love live music!
Excellent music at a very cool space, however it is so popular with tourists that if you don’t arrive close to opening you likely won’t find space inside. There is also a top floor bar where openers play from 7:30-8:30 that provides a very intimate experience, with outdoor porch seating for ~6 tables on the 4th floor as well Main area has limited first floor seating, with some standing room available on the second floor Crowds often spill into the road during the main band
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91/1-2 ถนน Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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The North Gate Jazz Co-Op: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The North Gate Jazz Co-Op worth visiting?
The North Gate Jazz Co-Op holds a 4.7★ rating from 5,596 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated nightlife & bars in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of The North Gate Jazz Co-Op?
The North Gate Jazz Co-Op is typically open 19:00–00:00 — 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.
How expensive is The North Gate Jazz Co-Op?
The North Gate Jazz Co-Op is budget-friendly (฿) relative to other nightlife & bars in Chiang Mai.
When is the best time to visit The North Gate Jazz Co-Op?
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 The North Gate Jazz Co-Op located?
The North Gate Jazz Co-Op is at 91/1-2 ถนน Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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