Warm Up Cafe
A Nimman institution with live Thai covers up front, a proper club at the back, packed after 10pm.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 19:00–03:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Mid-range
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
- 053 400 677
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
The live band is the reason most people come here, and it's worth knowing what that means before you turn up. Mostly Thai songs with the odd English one thrown in, played loud to a room that fills out steadily through the evening. There's a separate club at the rear if you'd rather dance to a DJ, so the night can go two ways depending on your mood.
Turn up around 8pm and it's calm, easy to get a table, easy to talk. By 10 the place is heaving and by midnight it's usually full. That's the trade-off. The dance floor is tight and the tables sit close enough that properly dancing is a struggle when it's busy, which is the one complaint that comes up again and again. If you want space, come early and treat it as a drinks-and-band night rather than a clubbing one.
Food runs from finger food to fuller mains, drinks selection is wide, and prices sit in the mid-range. Staff get consistent praise for keeping beer glasses topped up without being asked.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Warm Up Cafe, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
Reviews from Google
Went there with 3 other friends for beer and finger food after dinner. Around 8 plus the crowd is low but after 10pm the whole area is bustling with alot of patrons. Food wise there are mains to finger food and for drinks lots of selection. Service is good especially we ordered beer and they will keep helping to top up your beer glasses. Live band and music is the famous attraction so if you like live band will definitely enjoy it. Overall, it is worth coming for beer or other alcohol sessions with friends.
One of the best local bar I’ve visited in Chiangmai. Wait staffs very attentive. No trouble at all with securities. Priced quite reasonable. Ordered some finger food which tasted good. Usually place will be full nearer to midnight. So far this trip I’ve already went 3 times. Live band plays mainly thai songs with some English songs once a while. Has another club at the rear for this into clubbing.
We decided to check out the club even though we didn’t know much about it. The vibe was okay, but it didn’t quite meet my expectations. The dance floor felt tight and crowded, with tables placed too close to really move or dance freely.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 2,972 reviews on Google.
40 Nimmanahaeminda Road, Tambon Su Thep, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, 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.
Warm Up Cafe: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warm Up Cafe worth visiting?
Warm Up Cafe holds a 4.3★ rating from 2,972 Google reviews — a strong rating for nightlife & bars in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Warm Up Cafe?
Warm Up Cafe is typically open 19:00–03:00 — 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 Warm Up Cafe?
Warm Up Cafe is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other nightlife & bars in Chiang Mai.
When is the best time to visit Warm Up Cafe?
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 Warm Up Cafe located?
Warm Up Cafe is at 40 Nimmanahaeminda Road, Tambon Su Thep, 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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