Gekko Garden

Gekko Garden in the heart of Chiang Mai, can be found near the Klong Canal at the intersection of Sri Doncha and Kamphaeng Din Road. The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel overlooks it and the Night Market is very close.

The Menu is both Thai and Western and the Chef will amaze you with his tasty creations that cost so little, you’ll be able to afford a feast! Good quality food at a fraction of the hotel prices.

The beer is so cheap that it is almost the same cost as in the local Supermarket and a large glass of South African Wine is only 85 bahts!
The Restaurant is somewhat hidden from the street behind foliage and banana plants, giving patrons a shady, cool place to sit and enjoy a comfortable visit. No bar girls to hassle you here! Rudi Goodman, the owner,is usually on hand and will make you feel welcome in this little oasis. The decor is an old world charm with an American touch. The Central bar is good for chatting to others, or pick one of the numerous, solid wood, wagon wheel tables for a more secluded setting. The Music is upbeat and the TV plays either the BBC world service or football or any big sports events. You can ask, if there is something special you want to watch. Or just spend some time looking at Rudi’s pet fish. The staff are all friendly, speak some English, and serve you quickly with a smile!

We whiled away lots of hours here, while on our visit to Chiang Mai. It is near to the Old City, The Go-Go bars, The Night Market and some of the bigger hotels like the Imperial Mae Ping Hotel that overlooks Gekko Garden. Happy hour is 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm every night when you can buy Vodka, Gin or Rum with any mix for just 40 bahts for a decent-sized glass. Served with a tropical flower, they are attractive and tasty. Try the Daiquiris, Pina Coladas or Margaritas which are also very cheap. If alcohol is not your thing, try a soft drink or ask for a young fresh coconut – they are delicious. The coffee is good and you can get different things – like Japanese Tea! There is something for everyone here. Colette & Roger, Visitors to Chiang Mai, Thailand - January 2009

To see our slide show blog on Gekko Garden - paste this URL into your browser. Enjoy your visit! We really did.

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PS - The baby elephant visits Gekko most nights - he's cute and you can buy sugar cane to feed him if you want.

This quiet bar (as in you can hear each other speak), slightly away from the night bazaar and other highly populated areas, provides really good service, quality food (both Thai and western) and great value for money. 'Happy hour' runs from 5-9.30pm supplying drinks for 40bht and the all day beer promo is three large Chang for 120bht.

The only slight down side is that occasionally the canal whiffs a bit...

If you go along there, tell Rudi (the American owner) that you're there because you read this review. It will make him happy :-)