Sak Pub

In a city where most craft venues are expat-run, Sak Pub is a welcome anomaly. The taps rotate through its own beers alongside names such as Kingdom Breweries and Botanico (formerly Cerevisia), with imported cans and bottles including Vietnam's MixTape. The compact bar has a warm, intimate character, and full air-conditioning suits slow sipping in the tropical heat.

Find it in a small alley off Street 51, behind the Patio Hotel. Order a tasting flight, and don't miss the house NEIPA and stout, which visiting beer enthusiasts rate highly. Pizzas and simple bites back up the beer.