10 Events that Toasts to International Beer Day on August 2
International Beer Day (IBD) is celebrated on the first Friday of August by beer lovers in 80 countries and 6 continents. Join in and have a round of drinks with your friends and family at venues that observe the occasion.
It’s a great time to show your love for countless breweries around the world, thanks to whom we can enjoy the amber nectar all year round. For 2019, IBD is taking place on August 2.
Bars and restaurants around Bangkok are hopping on this year’s IBD bandwagon as well, bringing with them exclusive deals and promotions. Looking for a place to wind down and chill? Check out our list to see which 10 venues are cheering on for the beer lover’s day!
Beer Belly - a funky little beer bar in Thonglor - is also celebrating the happiest day of the year for beer lovers. The bar is offering ‘Buy 1 Get 1’ for drinks between 17.00 - 22.00 that’ll let you taste test beers from all over the world.
Enjoy free snacks and Game Night Special with classic games like Jenga, Beer Pong, Flip Cup, and Foosball starting from 20.00. (The winner of each game gets a free beer tower.) If you want to join this party on August 2-3, you better be ready to assemble your squad!
The Beer Cap
In the spirit of IBD, The Beer Cap is hosting an exclusive off-site event “International Beer Day Meet 2019” at Saphan 55 on August 3.
Promising an even bigger party than last year, TBC invites distributors such as Smiling Mad Dog, Beervana, Captain Barrel, Drinkable, B-Delicious, Pac Bev, and My Beer to serve up all kinds of brews. Beer lovers can enjoy cool drinks as well as mouth-watering treats and live music throughout the day between 14.00 - 00.00.
As a ‘thank you’ to all the drink connoisseurs out there, the entrance fee includes a lucky draw ticket. You’ll get an additional one with every drink order, which means a greater chance to win the grand prize.
The winner gets to take home a set of over 300 beers (over 100,000 THB in worth) from The Beer Cap’s menu. Talk about a real jackpot! And even if you didn’t win that one, there will be many consolation prizes as well.
So if you’re looking for somewhere to go this weekend, The Beer Cap’s event is an awesome choice. Who knows, maybe you’ll meet new friends with a shared love for the drink. Tickets are available now on Ticketmelon for 300 THB (including one drink.) Please note that the event is restricted to adults aged 20 and up only.
The Drunken Leprechaun Bangkok
To not miss out on the Beer Day celebration, The Drunken Leprechaun Bangkok is offering ‘All Day Happy Hour’ promotion for its patrons on August 2. Join the fun at the famous Irish pub and enjoy special prices on bottled beers.
On top of that is a 10% discount for a group of four (or more) friends. Beer towers start from 799 THB and are served throughout the day.
Rise Rooftop Bar Bangkok
Sip on a crisp cold beer while taking in the skyline view of Sukhumvit at Rise Rooftop Bar & Dining on the 9th floor of Akyra TAS Sukhumvit. For the International Beer Day this August 2, the bar is offering great deals for its beer-loving patrons.
Craft beers start from 89 THB with plenty of Thai and imported options. The real highlight, however, happens between 19.00 - 22.00; everyone can enjoy free beers for three whole hours! Even after that, all beers and ciders are still on a 20% discount.
A craft beer brand originally from Denmark, Mikkeller Bangkok is known for its extensive craft beer selection. To celebrate the International Beer Day this August 2, the bar is offering a 30% discount on orders of any 4 beers from different countries (whether by the glass, can, or bottle) between 17.00 - 01.00.
At Mikkeller, you can always expect at least 30 craft beers on the tap, not including bottled varieties and a constant rotation of special brews you can try. The promotion is available at all three locations: Mikkeller Bangkok (Ekamai), Mikkeller Siam Discovery, and Mikkeller Ari.
Nestled in Asiatique The Riverfront (Warehouse 6), BRICK Bistro is a bar & restaurant with a captivating ambiance. It serves a bit of everything from draft beers, craft beers, dark beers, to bottled options.
The bar’s Happy Hour, where you’ll enjoy ‘Buy 1 Get 1’ promotion, usually spans 17.00 - 21.00 on weekdays. However, on International Beer Day, four hours of hobs-infused happiness can feel a bit too short. That’s why BRICK Bistro is extending the promotion for the whole night, plus a 10% discount on the food. Feel free to grab a cold pint while enjoying a feast of fusion menus.
Where Is My Beer?
The cozy house bar ‘Where Is My Beer?’ features a long list of beer cocktails and craft beers on its menu. To celebrate International Beer Day, the bar is offering a 20% discount on all beers starting from 18.00.
‘Where Is My Beer?’ serves various Thai and international craft beers, including their very own Thai-Garman beer “Ladybräu”. The brew is used as the main ingredient in many of the bar’s signature “Beertails”.
Disruptive Thai Craft Beer
If you want to spend the International Beer Day partying and learning at the same time, we’d recommend ‘Disruptive Thai Craft Beer’. Hosted by Wework and Thai craft beer makers such as Thai Craft Breweries, Space Craft, Yaksa, and Triple Pearl, the event will take place at T-One Sukhumvit 40 on August 2.
Other than trying an array of original beers, you can also meet up with various brewers. They’ll be sharing their know-how and thoughts on Thailand’s beer and alcohol industries Suffice to say, it’s one of the can’t-miss events for beer enthusiasts. If you’re interested in joining, be sure to register for your tickets at disruptivethaicraft.
If you’re looking to celebrate with other beer lovers on the International Beer Day, you’ll definitely love this deal from Hemingway’s Bangkok. On August 2, the casual bar located in Soi Sukhumvit 11 is honoring IBD by offering a pint for 99 THB starting from 17.00.
For more information on which beers are included in the promotion, be sure to ask the venue.
Hemingway’s Bangkok also serves international food such as American, Mexican, Mediteranean menus as well as various soft drinks.
Located in Bangkok’s old town neighborhood, Barbon is an ultra-chic bar that lets you take in the nighttime riverside vista.
To join the IBD celebration, Barbon is offering a special 180 THB price tag for its beer, no matter if that’s a 330 ml bottle and 375 ml can. There are currently at least four options available, but you can ask the bar if specific brands are included.
Barbon also serves original drinks for their patrons to try such as signature cocktails. What’s more, the venue isn’t too far from Yaowarat. After sipping some beer, you can get right to exploring the street food galore nearby. If you’ve got no clue where to go on August 2, we think Barbon is a great choice to spice up your celebratory night.