hive opened in December 2002 and is the number one place to go out in Luang Prabang ever since.

As a result of their success, many bars have opened near hive but don’t be fooled by imitators.  hive is next to L’Etranger, Books & Tea.

Now, a sumptuous garden with gas firepit, fountain, art installations and a new kitchen stands in the back.

hive offers a full drink menu, wood-oven pizza and unique tapas in an exotic atmosphere.

OPENED FROM 2PM ‘TIL CURFEW.

Here’s what people are saying about hive:

Lonely Planet

Next door to L'Etranger Books & Tea, the aptly named Hive Bar consists of a honeycomb of brick-lined, candlelit rooms and corridors, plus a cluster of alfresco tables out the front. Sample the bar menu's amusing list of drinks based on home-brewed liquors while listening to a subdued mix of trance, trip-hop and tribal.

REALTRAVEL.com

“Great atmosphere, very well priced and friendly staff.”

The Hive bar was one of a few bars close by.

HAPPY HOURS was for hours. 5-9 every night! And that meant you could get 2 (world class) cocktails for 25 000 kip (just over $3 AUD). Obviously it didn't wasn't long before we were drunk again! After happy hour it was 25 000 kip for one cocktail and that was the most expensive drink.

The ambience in the place was fantastic. With seating under trees outside the wall inside were a rustic red brick (painted rustic red) with comfortable seating lit by little candles or unusual styled lamp; is it the type of place many would flock to in Brisbane. However it was quite quiet here until about 10 when there were a few more people however all bars close here at 12pm.

We also made friends with the bar man who used to be a monk and even scored a few shots of lao lao (red in colour) and some green thing. I think it was called spearmint lao or something.

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