Brown Sugar Jazz Pub & Restaurant

What is it? When you talk about Thailand's jazz scene, Brown Sugar is always one of the first names that comes up. This legendary club has been going strong since 1985, shifting from its original Phra Sumen Road spot to its current home in the old town. 

Why we love it: More than a restaurant, Brown Sugar is an institution that's nurtured countless talented jazz musicians over the decades. We reckon it’s done more than most to promote jazz culture and make it genuinely accessible to everyone, regardless of what you're wearing or where you're from. The owner's dedication goes beyond the club itself too, with Pongrat Meesaiyaat involved in countless public initiatives and even organising Thailand's very first jazz festival. The atmosphere manages to feel both historic and welcoming, which is no small feat for somewhere with this much legacy behind it.

Time Out tip: Each night brings two main sets of quality live music. The early set is easy listening acoustic jazz, perfect for settling in. Then the late set cranks things up with a full band delivering proper energy and some seriously impressive improvisation.

18 Soi Nana (Chinatown). Open 5pm-1am, closed Monday