Thailand’s craft beer revolution in Khon Kaen

Khon Kaen isn’t just about spicy street food and noodle joints – it’s also the unexpected craft beer capital of Isan. That’s right! Often overshadowed by the more popular Chiang Mai, Phuket, or Bangkok, this city is brewing up a revolution, one pint at a time. At London Inn, inside Avani Khon Kaen Hotel, things get even better with Thailand’s first self-service craft beer taps. Pour your own pint, sample a rotating lineup of local and international brews, and kick back with some seriously good Isan-inspired bites.

Pair your beer with the Brew & Bites Journey, a four-course feast made for foodies who love a good drink. Think smoky Isan grilled chicken, Cajun-spiced prawns that pack a punch, and a mind-blowing mango sticky rice brownie – all paired perfectly with craft beers. The star of the show is the VKKC Sour, a mango sticky rice beer brewed exclusively for Avani Khon Kaen. It’s the perfect way to toast this city’s epic food and drink scene. So, grab a pint, grab a bite, and get ready to eat (and drink) like a local.

And when you stay at Avani, you’ll receive a local guide to the city’s best Michelin-recognised street food spots, serving up a mix of Thai, Isan, and Vietnamese flavours. Not sure what to do in Khon Kaen? Check out our latest guide to spending 72 hours in Khon Kaen and start exploring Thailand’s Isan region – full of culture, character and food.