Sam's Bar
About Sam's Bar
A first-floor bar in Thamel that has been a traveller hangout since the 1990s, its walls covered in messages and drawings from years of visitors. Expect low-key reggae, a small rooftop, fair prices and a mix of trekkers, climbers and locals, with a busier reggae night on Saturdays. There's no food, just drinks and popcorn; it opens from late afternoon.
Why it works for solo travelers
- β Good for meeting other travelers and locals.
- β Budget-friendly ($).
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