Books and Tea L'Etranger
Downstairs is a book shop/swap and upstairs is a bar selling drinks and cake in a room covered in cushions for lazing around and reading. movies everyday at 7 p.m. a tad greedy and unfriendly on the book exchange business.
Mekong Sunset Beach Bar
The place to go to watch the sunset. located at the river mouth of nam khan and mekong, you have to cross the bamboo bridge behind wat xieng thong and walk 3 min. very simple but unbelievable. floods in the wet season.
Morning Glory Cafe
On the quiet end of the main street, after 3 nagas. run by a laid-back couple. thai and western food, good wine, by the glass. garden seating. temple in front and street life can be seen.