The Kicking Donkey

Located in the heart of Bangkok’s Nana district, The Kicking Donkey has quickly established itself as one of Sukhumvit’s most welcoming bars for expats, tourists, sports fans, and anyone looking for a relaxed atmosphere, good food, cold drinks, and friendly company.

Situated on Sukhumvit Soi 4, close to the junction with Soi 6 and within easy walking distance of Nana BTS station, The Kicking Donkey offers something increasingly difficult to find in Bangkok – a genuine neighbourhood-style venue where people can enjoy great hospitality without the pressure, noise, or pretence often found elsewhere in the city.

Whether you’re stopping by for breakfast, meeting friends for lunch, watching live sport, enjoying a few evening drinks, or looking for a comfortable place to spend an entire afternoon, The Kicking Donkey delivers a relaxed and enjoyable experience from the moment you walk through the door.

One of the venue’s biggest strengths is its atmosphere. The team has created a space that feels welcoming to everyone, whether you’re a long-term Bangkok resident, a newly arrived expat, a business traveller, or simply visiting the city for a few days. Regular customers return because they know they’ll receive friendly service, familiar faces, and a comfortable environment where they can relax and enjoy themselves.

Food is a major part of what makes The Kicking Donkey stand out from many other bars in the area. The menu focuses on quality pub favourites, comfort food, and hearty meals that are perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying while watching the latest sporting action. From traditional pub classics through to popular international dishes, the kitchen has built a reputation for serving generous portions and consistently good food throughout the day. The venue has become particularly well known amongst regular customers for its pies, burgers, and traditional pub-style meals that provide a welcome taste of home for many expatriates living in Thailand.

Sport is another key part of The Kicking Donkey experience. Large screens throughout the venue allow guests to enjoy major sporting events from around the world, making it a popular meeting point for fans of football, rugby, cricket, motorsport, boxing, UFC, and many other international sports. Whether it’s a major championship match or a regular league fixture, the venue offers an excellent place to enjoy the action alongside fellow supporters.

For those who enjoy a more social side to their evenings, The Kicking Donkey provides pool, entertainment, special events, and regular promotions throughout the week. It is the type of venue where it’s easy to arrive alone and leave having made new friends. Many visitors comment on the welcoming nature of both the staff and customers, helping create a genuine community atmosphere that keeps people returning again and again.

The drinks selection includes a wide range of local and imported beers, spirits, cocktails, wines, and non-alcoholic options. Whether you’re looking for a cold beer after work, a few drinks with friends, or a place to start or finish your evening, you’ll find plenty of choice available.

What truly sets The Kicking Donkey apart, however, is that it successfully combines several different experiences under one roof. It is a sports bar, a restaurant, a social venue, a meeting place, and a local community hub all at the same time. Few venues manage to balance all of those elements successfully, but The Kicking Donkey achieves exactly that.

Open daily from 10:00 AM until 2:00 AM, The Kicking Donkey is an ideal destination for breakfast, lunch, dinner, live sport, evening entertainment, or simply enjoying a relaxed drink in good company.

If you’re looking for a friendly, welcoming venue in the heart of Bangkok where great food, live sport, cold drinks, and good people come together, The Kicking Donkey deserves a place on your list.