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    The Magic Bus Cafe

    11 Reviews
    #17 of 43 Nightlife in Chiang Mai
    Bars & Clubs, Nightlife
    111 Kampangdin Rd. | Across from the Imperial Mae Ping Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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    “The Magic Bus bar is NOT the 48 Garage ”

    A lot of reviews showing up with the wrong pictures here. The VW bus bar is 48 Garage, next to Zoe... read more

    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Dan K
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    The Hague, The Netherlands
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    “Bus Bar”

    Most of the reviews below refer to the "Bus Bar," which is located near the Iron Bridge along the... read more

    Reviewed March 10, 2015
    Raintree_Thailand
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    Bangkok, Thailand
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    3.5
    11 reviews
    • Excellent27%
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    5 weeks ago
    “The Magic Bus bar is NOT the 48 Garage ”
    Mar 10, 2015
    “Bus Bar”
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    111 Kampangdin Rd. | Across from the Imperial Mae Ping Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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    Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
    The Magic Bus bar is NOT the 48 Garage

    A lot of reviews showing up with the wrong pictures here. The VW bus bar is 48 Garage, next to Zoe Yellow. The red bus is the Magic Bus Bar, next to the Iron Bridge! We walked by the Magic Bus Bar, looking for a...More

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    Reviewed March 10, 2015
    Bus Bar

    Most of the reviews below refer to the "Bus Bar," which is located near the Iron Bridge along the Mae Ping River. It's a cool place and worth a visit. This listing seems to originally relate to something else (a bar served out of a...More

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    Reviewed December 9, 2014 via mobile
    Very cool bar on the river

    Great bar next to the river great for drinks and live music before dinner or bring your own alcohol it's only cost 200 baht and enjoy the music and the scenery the bridge next store is beautiful at night

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    Reviewed November 7, 2014
    Great scenery for drinking

    I remember when this place opened up in 2012, it was quite the novelty. I hear they're finally serving food but I'd go elsewhere for food. This is a nice bar on the riverbank constructed out of broken down buses. Sometimes there's a dj. Last...More

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    Reviewed September 29, 2014
    Beautiful Views, quirky bar-

    Chiang Mai has a wide variety of bars and this is one of the more unique, situated right next to the river and by the Iron Bridge. We arrived at night (myself, my friend and Little Keyz -pic enclosed) and drank Changs, watching all the...More

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    Reviewed January 15, 2014
    Great location, terrible food

    The location is great, right by the river... cool concept with the buses and music. Nice setting for sunset and a drink. BUT! The food is terrible! Grilled pork came to the table cold and raw! Not cooked. Had to send it back. Fried chicken...More

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    Reviewed December 19, 2013 via mobile
    A cool spot!

    Located next to the river and bridge in Chiang Mai this place was an awesome little find!! Very cheap and an all round cool experience!

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    Reviewed February 2, 2013
    Great while it was there but it's long gone

    Sorry, They were only there 1 year. It was great while it lasted. It's a great concept that has been duplicated in Bangkok and Phuket. They have about 100 drinks on the menu. We have been looking for them since '10 but have been unable...More

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    Reviewed April 24, 2010
    SUPER COOL - VW Hippie bus bar!!!

    Super cool spot!!! An old VW hippie bus which has been converted into a bar! It is in a great outdoor setting, right across from the Imperial Mae Ping Hotel, and walking distance from the Night Bazaar. They play great music and the bartender makes...More

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