Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

The Drink Rooftop Bar is located on the second floor of the U Chiang Mai Hotel on Rachadamnoen Road, right in the heart of the old city, just steps from the Chedi Luang Temple. Although it's called a rooftop terrace, it's more of an elevated, open-air terrace – but the view of the street is breathtaking, especially on Sunday evenings when the famous Walking Street market fills the street.

The bar places great emphasis on its cocktail menu, featuring drinks that are as visually appealing as they are refreshing – think flowers frozen in ice cubes – and a menu so extensive that it also offers non-alcoholic options. The food menu also receives praise, with some guests pleasantly surprised by the quality of Western dishes alongside Thai specialties. Opinions on value for money are divided: some find the prices too high relative to the quality of the cocktails, while others rate the overall experience as very positive.

The Drink Rooftop Bar offers a happy hour with a customizable drink selection: guests receive a 50% discount during the first hour – ideal for an early evening drink before exploring the old town. A visit on Sundays around sunset is particularly recommended, when the street market below is in full swing.