The Rock Pub
The Rock Pub is Bangkok's legendary house of rock, a dive-bar-style live music venue and concert space that has been a cornerstone of the city's rock and metal scene since it opened on 1 March 1987. Now run by the second generation of its founding family and located on Phahonyothin Road in the Phaya Thai area near Sanam Pao BTS, it survived the 1997 financial crisis on the loyalty of its community and still throws big anniversary celebrations every March. The decor pays homage to legendary rock and metal bands, setting the mood for live music virtually every night, with house and cover bands typically taking the stage from around 10 pm. Programming spans classic rock, heavy metal, punk, alternative and nu-metal, and over the decades the stage and associated shows have hosted major international acts including Napalm Death, Exodus, DragonForce, Doro and many touring metal and metalcore bands. Beyond nightly bands it runs ticketed gigs, tribute nights and themed events for Bangkok's rock faithful. Drinks are pub-style and unpretentious, with beers, spirits and cocktails, plus food available. The crowd is a devoted mix of rockers, metalheads, headbangers, expats and long-time regulars. It remains one of the longest-running and most iconic live-rock venues in Thailand.