CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Oct. 18, 2024) – A clutch of guest bartenders, a live pop band, drag show performers, DJs spinning the decks and more will converge on Meliá Chiang Mai on November 1 for an exhilarating poolside celebration.

Situated on lively Charoen Prathet Road by the River Ping and Night Bazaar in the heart of Chiang Mai city, the urban hotel will host ‘Pool Party Bar Takeover’ from 5-11pm at its picture-perfect swimming pool area on the second floor.

Anchored by the swimming pool, the hotel’s Tien Pool Bar, will welcome six local bartenders to concoct their signature creations for pool party-goers.

In addition to Meliá Chiang Mai’s top bartender Francisco, bartenders Pom from The White Rabbit, Foam from Bar Not Found, Pim from Gladwell Cocktail Bar, Ploy from Art Mai Gallery Hotel and Benz from Anantara Chiang Mai’s Brit Bar will spend the afternoon and evening shaking and stirring all sorts of cocktails at Tien Pool Bar.

Live band Multipolar will perform a medley of pop and variety tunes for guests to dance to. Blow Entertainment’s dazzling drag queens will take to the stage for colourful performances and life DJs will ignite the atmosphere with infectious tunes. The event’s pop-up partner Smash Daddy’s will serve hand-smashed burgers.

Tickets are priced at 400 THB net per person and include one drink of choice; -196 Freeze, Kakubin Highball or a beer.

Priced at 1,999 THB net per person, a ‘Special Tasting Package’ entails sampling a total of six cocktails from all six guest bartenders in addition to a welcome drink.

Jim Beam, -196 Freeze Technology, Roku Gin and Suntory Whisky Kakubin are the event’s sponsors.

To contact Meliá Chiang Mai or to make a booking, email fb@meliachiangmai.com or call +66 52 090 602.