Watering Hole

Nong Khiaw


Set on pontoons, this peaceful, semi-al fresco Lao bar-restaurant relies on the soothing river view as its wallpaper, and dishes up cold Beerlao for the ultimate riverside sundowner. There's a decked area from where you can go swimming or kayaking (rentals 100,000K) in the gentle Nam Ou.


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