Guide to Craft Beer in Central Siam
Siam Central is the area where the Sukhumvit and Silom skytrain lines meet, at Siam BTS station. There are some really high-end malls, and hotels, and the bars and venues generally reflect that.
Check out our Bangkok Beer Guide Google Map
- Chit Lom = around Chit Lom BTS; also spelled Chidlom
- near Jim Thompson house = north of National Stadium BTS
- Phaya Thai = at Phaya Thai BTS station
🍺 Top Picks for Central Siam
BrewDog Ploenchit
- Location: in between Chit Lom and Phloen Chit BTS stations.
- Vibe: a hip and modern restaurant and bar that focuses on live music, and beers by the famous Scottish Brewery.
- Look For: Live music is a specialty, and pet dogs are very welcome. Check out the menu and offer of beer towers during the week.
Belgo Brasserie
- Location: inside CentralwOrld Mall
- Vibe: an upscale European brasserie that focuses on traditional Belgain Beer and food.
- Look For: mussels, a variety of french fries, and some classical style beers.
More options near Chit Lom BTS
Hair of the Dog, Phloen Chit
- The first branch of one of the best craft beer bars in Bangkok, Located above Billy’s.
Billy’s Smokehouse
- Texas BBQ with a number of local and international beers on tap
Taproom Chidlom
- Imported craft beers and ciders at a small counter area inside the Central Chidlom mall
Beer Republic
- A few steps from Chit Lom BTS, this is a hotel bar with lots of international brands on offer.
Phaya Thai BTS
Chit Hole Phayathai
- Location: Under Phaya Thai BTS station
- Vibe: a local Thai restaurant that does food and live music for after work.
- Look For: a variety of locally brewed beers by ChitBeer and associated breweries.
Located in between Phaya Thai BTS and the Jim Thompson House area
Bullet Thai Craft Beer
- Location: South of Phaya Thai BTS
- Vibe: clean lounge in a small restaurant
- Look For: local Thai craft beer
Near Jim Thompson House
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- Location: 600 meters north of National Stadium BTS
- Vibe: a casual and low-key local bar
- Look For: local and international craft beers on tap and in cans.
Pro-Tips for Central Siam
Transportation:
Central Siam is where the Sukhumvit and Silom Skytrain/BTS lines meet. It is a popular area, so can get pretty crowded.
💡 Pro-Tips for Drinking in Siam
The “Alcohol Ban” Hours in the afternoon are no longer in effect, and so eating and drinking together is easier than it previously was. But there are still “Booze Ban” days to look out for.
– Check out our calendar of upcoming events and holidays to keep up to date.
Siam tagged posts
Chilli Fest 2026
Sat. March 28th – Kimpton Maa-Lai hotel brings back the Chilli Fest on their lawn – its gonna get hot! Music, food, drinks, and local vendors on hand. Even tattoos.
Vana Pridi Chocolate Stout
An experimental chocolate stout by Thai brewery, Vana, and Thailand-based chocolatier, Pridi.
Local Beer in Central Bangkok
To find local Thai craft beer in central Bangkok can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. We put together a list of places worth checking out.
Hair of the Dog Phloen Chit 10th
Aug 29th is Hair of the Dog Phloen Chit 10th anniversary. A staple in the craft beer scene in Bangkok, which is sure to have a great choice of beer… and cupcakes.
BrewDog PloenChit Coming to Bangkok
BrewDog brewery came out of Scotland, and has grown into a world-wide distributed craft beer. While they have had a presence in the Bangkok’s bar
Hair of the Dog 8th anniversary in June 2023
The Phloen Chit location celebrated Hair of the Dog’s 8 year anniversary. A variety of great beers on special in June 2023.