Book’s Cafe & Bistro Chiangrai

Chiang Rai Evening – Where Happy Hour Meets Live Music Charm We stopped in for a simple happy-hour drink and immediately discovered one of Chiang Rai’s most quietly enjoyable evening corners. The atmosphere is relaxed, the lighting warm, and the soundtrack—at first—a gentle prelude as the musician prepares for the night’s set. There’s something disarmingly charming about the scene: guests easing into their seats, cocktails arriving perfectly chilled, and a performer tuning his guitar with the focused intensity of someone about to debut at a jazz festival. It adds an unplanned, slightly playful energy to the room. The mood is upbeat, the staff welcoming, and the space has that rare balance of being stylish without trying too hard. It’s the kind of place where you stop “just for one drink” and suddenly find yourself settling in, waiting happily for the next song to begin. A small, pleasant surprise in Chiang Rai’s evening landscape—and well worth a visit.

Almost always empty. Have a really nice, laid back garden. On the other hand, it is quite pricey given that the same dished can be bought for half the price elsewhere - but have to give, it was a good one, althought nothing special in my opinion.

We ordered take away as we were staying in a nearby hotel. The place was virtually empty with nobody else eating, yet we waited 30 minutes for 1 portion of fish and chips and a salad. The salad was nice but the fish and chips was very average and the portion of chips was a joke, very small portion. We asked for salt and ketchup and were not given any and had to ask for take away cutlery. There was virtually zero atmosphere while we waited, the manager/owner did apologise for the wait time though. We will not be going back.