The One at Khaosan
Overview
Located at 131 Khaosan Road, The ONE at Khaosan is in the heart of the backpacker-and-nightlife district of Khaosan Road. It could be described as a step up from your average Khaosan street bar with it’s multi-level layout, colourful lighting and a more modern design than many of the surrounding venues.
About the Bar
The ONE is lively, loud and meant for being part of the crowd rather than quiet conversation. It can also be a great place to people-watch and to see the night start to kick off. Inside, the décor includes a stylish arching roof, slick surfaces, and DJ booths for music and dancing. The crowd is international – backpackers, tourists, locals and party-goers, drawn by the location and the bar’s buzz. It opens in the afternoon and runs until around 2am.
Food & Drinks Highlights
Best Time to Visit
- Early Evening (circa 5pm-7pm): A good time to arrive for food and a drink before the crowd peaks.
- Night (9pm onwards): Ideal if you want full party mode — louder music, more dancing.
- Weekends will be busier; if you prefer slightly less hectic, a weekday might be a better option.
- If you want a table facing Khaosan Road to watch the action, go earlier so you can secure a spot.
The ONE Khaosan Insider Tips
- Price awareness: Being on Khaosan Road, expect higher drink prices than off-street bars. This isn’t the cheapest venue so keep an eye on what you are paying.
- Service variability: While generally the crew are a friendly lot, dealing with the Khao San Road crowd can sometimes make staff somewhat short.
- Noise & crowd: It’s not a quiet lounge. If you want to have a private chat, choose a table early or an area away from the DJ.
- Street-front seats: If you enjoy people-watching, request a seat facing the street.
- Bar hopping: Given its central location, The ONE makes a good starting point before moving on to other bars on Khaosan Road.
- Check for events/DJs: On nights with special DJ sets the crowd and music may be even more upbeat – check their social media (listed above)for updates.
