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MOLLY’S

A British café in Pai serving full English breakfasts, fish and chips, and classic comfort food from 9am daily.

4.4(201)$$$$
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Hours
Mon 09:00–17:00, Wed–Sat 09:00–17:00, Sun 10:00–20:00
Price
$$$$
Mid-range

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Full opening hours
Monday09:00–17:00
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
Sunday10:00–20:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

Tucked into Pai's Wiang Tai neighborhood, this British café offers a welcome taste of home for travelers craving familiar comfort food amid the mountains of Mae Hong Son Province. Specializing in classic English fare, it draws repeat visitors with dishes like full English breakfasts, breakfast wraps, cheesy beans on toast, and fish and chips made with real cod — a detail that regulars specifically appreciate.

The atmosphere is relaxed and low-key, fitting naturally into Pai's unhurried pace. The food is generally well-regarded, with breakfasts earning particular praise for quality ingredients and a solid pot of Yorkshire tea. That said, some visitors have noted that portion sizes, particularly for the fish and chips, can feel modest relative to the price, so it is worth keeping expectations calibrated accordingly.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Aug 2026

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Reviews from Google

We enjoyed this place so much we came here twice. It’s a nice place if you are craving some English food. I got the breakfast wrap and the cheesy beans on toast. The wrap was lovely and very full with bacon and egg, the sausage was really good too. The beans on toast was nice, crunchy bread but still good. Lots of classic English meals on the menu like toad in the hole, and bangers and mash.

Brilliant spot if you are in need of a greasy western fix, we went around 9:30am, the restaurant was dead, I got a breakfast wrap which was great until I took it out of the tightly wrapped baking paper, which then flooded my plate with oil, the sausages are nice however feel like they could do with another 5 minutes in the pan. Overall not outstanding but good enough.

The menu looked very good. As they were promoting the fish and chips, I ordered this. Food was prepared well but VERY SMALL portion for the high price. One piece of fish, and a small side of fries. No salad, veggies. I had come hungry and left hungry. Very poor value for the money.

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10 2, Tambon Wiang Tai, Amphoe Pai, Chang Wat Mae Hong Son 58130, Thailand

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MOLLY’S: Frequently Asked Questions

Is MOLLY’S worth visiting?

MOLLY’S holds a 4.4★ rating from 201 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Pai.

What are the opening hours of MOLLY’S?

MOLLY’S is typically open 09:00–17:00 — 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 MOLLY’S?

MOLLY’S is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Pai.

When is the best time to visit MOLLY’S?

The best months to visit Pai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: Mid-February – April (hot & hazy).

Where is MOLLY’S located?

MOLLY’S is at 10 2, Tambon Wiang Tai, Amphoe Pai, Chang Wat Mae Hong Son 58130, Thailand, in Pai. Getting around Pai: Motorbike rental (essential — ฿150/day); Bicycle rental for town.

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