Great Shot Bar CNX

Great Shot Bar is a small cocktail bar on Arak Road in the heart of Chiang Mai's Old City, easy to spot thanks to its bold red interior. It draws both locals and travellers, and the bartender's flair is a big part of the appeal.

The signature cocktails carry photography-themed names such as Low Key, Exposure and White Balance. Low Key is a Negroni twist with a plum infusion, and some drinks add unexpected savoury notes. For beer drinkers there is Mahanakhon IPA.

The bar opens Monday to Saturday from 18:00 to midnight and closes on Sundays. Space is limited, so arriving early helps. It is rated 4.9 from over 200 Google reviews.