not girly bars

[carol]

where would you say are nice bars to take my hubbys mum ??

[Korkenzieher]

If it is just for a quiet drink, and you need to keep well away from Bintablock, then there are some on Sra Song, near the Night Market, and a couple of the places along the night market itself might suit. Most (if not all) of the bars in Khao Takiab and on Takiab Road running past the flyover are 'hostess' free. Several places in and around Sois 88-94 are hostess free. Most of the bars on the top end of the block, near to (and including) the Hilton are pretty safe if you are prepared to venture into the general area of downtown. Some on Soi 80 are quite acceptable.

[crazy88]

Buffalo tavern is a good bet in the centre of town.

Crazy 88

[Super Joe]

If it is just for a quiet drink, and you need to keep well away from Bintablock
Some on Soi 80 are quite acceptable.

On this front I would highly recommend Thaiwaii, run by a very hospitable American.

If you want in town, Buffalo Bills, O'neils of El Murphy's (all do good food).

Khao Takiab for a lot quieter bars - Boulevard, Oasis, Lost Cafe, Bob'n'Noks, Beach Hut (working girl free but not always that quiet )

SJ

[Korkenzieher]

No disagreement with any of those choices, except of course where it means walking though the Sois in town (Eg Murphs), as that might not suit the OP's requirement. Just wasn't sure whether I should name names!

Thaiwai on 80, and Dicks Office. The new Thai Bistro on 88 is OK, and not far from Monicas. Also in the same general area is the Railway, which usually has a decent conversation going on about something (or more likely nothing). All the Takiab outlets you mention would have been in the list too.

[Big Boy]

I've always found Johnnie Walkers to be family friendly.

[happyblueyes]

McCartneys bar . Naresdamri rd, opposite entrance to Sofitel,,, A great little family friendly bar that has the benifit of a pristine toilet, a important plus point the ladies tell me!.

[TypicallyTropical]

where would you say are nice bars to take my hubbys mum ??

CHIPPENDALE'S!

[hhfarang]

I second O'neils, though it's within sight of the girly area. The best imo as they have good choices and it's a good place in the (non-girlie) tourist area to sit and watch the world go by is the Mai Tai just a few doors south of the Hilton.

[paul406]

Try the Moon Corner Bar near the train station. Walk just about 20 meters beyond the 7 11.

Small friendly open air bar also serves Thai and Issan food.
September special: buy 2 small beers get one small beer free.

[Big Boy]

A couple of you have mentioned

it's within sight of the girly area

We are talking a grown woman here - surely she hasn't led such a sheltered life that she is totally oblivious to what goes on.

[Korkenzieher]

Don't be so sure. My mother objected simply to having to sit on a stool next to a bar in the UK! "I am not accustomed to propping up bars...".

[Big Boy]

[BaaBaa.]

A couple of you have mentioned

it's within sight of the girly area

We are talking a grown woman here - surely she hasn't led such a sheltered life that she is totally oblivious to what goes on.

I agree, TIT.

[carol]

yes she knows, but I would like to take her to the nicer places not the type just the men enjoy ha ha