The Good View Bar & Restaurant
Come for the live band and the river at night, not for a quiet dinner or life-changing food.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 17:00–01:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Mid-range
Learn the Spice Scale
Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
Details
- Address
- 13 ถนน เจริญราษฎร์ Tambon Chang Moi, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
- Phone
- +66 99 271 0666
- Website
- www.goodview.co.th
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Why go, and how to do it well
You go here for the noise. There's live music most nights on the banks of the Ping, the room fills up, and by mid-evening the energy is the main event. The food is good without being remarkable, and reviewers are consistent on that point. It's tasty, fast out of the kitchen, a bit salty here and there, priced a notch above what the cooking alone would justify. You're paying for the river and the band, which is a fair trade if that's what you came for.
The menu is enormous, split across several food menus and a drinks list, and it runs from Thai standards to European dishes to sushi. Gluten-free and vegetarian options exist. That breadth makes it useful for a group who can't agree on anything. Inside is louder, so if you want to hear the person opposite you, ask for a table outside, which is also where the smoking area is.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
Lovely restaurant with great ambience. The live music was incredible and the energy was palpable. Various fun spot if you’re looking for a high energy fun place to hang with friends or family. The menu has a nice mix of traditional Thai food and western food and surprise, also sushi. I would say the food was pretty good just not exceptional, but I would definitely go back because the music and energy was really nice in the spot.
Food was 9/10, stir fried cabbage was a little salty but otherwise alright. The view was definitely great. And if you’re driving, there is a parking space right opposite for 50baht.
Great vibe, good food. Just be clear with your instructions to staff and use a translator to ensure no misunderstandings. Live music there usually. Nice view of the river at night. Food comes out fast and tasty. Bit on the pricier side tbh, but good for a date or group outing.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 4,797 reviews on Google.
13 ถนน เจริญราษฎร์ Tambon Chang Moi, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
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The Good View Bar & Restaurant: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Good View Bar & Restaurant worth visiting?
The Good View Bar & Restaurant holds a 4.3★ rating from 4,797 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of The Good View Bar & Restaurant?
The Good View Bar & Restaurant is typically open 17:00–01:00 — 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 Good View Bar & Restaurant?
The Good View Bar & Restaurant is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.
When is the best time to visit The Good View Bar & Restaurant?
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 Good View Bar & Restaurant located?
The Good View Bar & Restaurant is at 13 ถนน เจริญราษฎร์ Tambon Chang Moi, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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