This is probably the biggest and most famous bar in RoiEt. It’s located near Petcharat Garden hotel, in a small street with many other bars. Rong Beer is a place for listening to live bands playing Thai, Isaan and western songs. It used to be “open-air” with a roof few years ago. They renovated the place and it’s now fully covered. If you are in Roiet and want some good music, Rong Beer Pavilion is THE place to go.
There is one pool table (20 baht?) but the main attractions are really the shows. The food is good and prices are reasonable. The concept of this place is very similar to Ta Wang Dang, a famous brand of bars all across Thailand.
Some of the musicians in that band have been playing there for many years (at least more than 5 from what I remember!). They will play Caraboaw and other Thai folk songs.
But you might have other bands and singers, like these 2 guys, doing some hip hop or rock modern songs.
And obviously, in the heart of Isaan, you will always find some Isaan girls singing and dancing traditional songs. And in Roiet, these are very popular. You can literally see the crowd standing up and dancing crazily when Isaan music starts.
The bar closes late, around 2am.
Located in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), this is one of the many dining options available to visitors and expats in the Isaan region of Thailand. When visiting restaurants in Korat, it is customary to order several dishes to share. Most restaurants in this area serve both Thai and international cuisine, and staff often speak some English.
Getting There
Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) is located approximately 250 km northeast of Bangkok. You can reach Korat by bus from Bangkok’s Mo Chit terminal (about 3.5 hours), by train from Hua Lamphong station, or by minivan from Chatuchak. Tuk-tuks and songthaews (shared trucks) are the most common local transport within the city.
About Isaan Cuisine
The Isaan region of northeastern Thailand has its own distinct culinary tradition, influenced by Lao and Khmer cultures. Signature dishes include som tam (spicy papaya salad), larb (spiced minced meat salad), sticky rice (khao niao), and grilled chicken (gai yang). Food in Isaan tends to be spicier and more sour than central Thai food, using ingredients like padaek (fermented fish sauce) and fresh herbs.
Rong Beer Pavilion 101 is a large outdoor beer garden in Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima) featuring open-air dining, draught beer, live music, and Thai food. Beer pavilions (rong beer) are a staple of Isaan nightlife culture and are popular for group outings and celebrations.
What food is served at beer gardens in Isaan?
Isaan beer gardens typically serve grilled meats (moo ping, gai yang, sai krok), papaya salad, larb, spicy seafood, and fried snacks — ideal drinking food. Portions are generous and designed for sharing. Prices are very low compared to Bangkok bar food.
Is live music common at Korat bars?
Live music is very common at Korat bars and beer gardens. Bands typically perform from around 9pm, playing Thai pop, luk thung (country), and sometimes international rock covers. The live music scene is an integral part of Isaan’s social culture and attracts large crowds on weekends.
What is the difference between a rong beer and a regular bar in Thailand?
A rong beer (beer pavilion) is typically a large open-air venue with many tables, communal seating, a stage for live bands, and a focus on group drinking and eating. Regular bars are smaller and more intimate. Rong beer is more of a Thai cultural institution — the Isaan equivalent of a German beer hall.
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