Smilers Restaurant & Bar
SMILERS RESTAURANT & BAR EST. THIMPHU • 10 HOGDZIN LAM
☺ Open late☺ Karaoke at your table☺ Live music☺ Druk & local spirits☺ Norzin Lam, Thimphu☺ Open late☺ Karaoke at your table☺ Live music☺ Druk & local spirits☺ Norzin Lam, Thimphu
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★ 4.7 STARS | THIMPHU'S PREMIER NIGHT SPOT NORZIN LAM

SMILERS

RESTAURANT & BAR — THIMPHU

Where late-night culinary craftsmanship meets electric live music in the heart of Bhutan's capital. Savor prime sizzlers, artisanal cocktails, and Bhutanese fusion while local indie sound reverberates through midnight hours.

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27.4712° N, 89.6339° E • 10 HOGDZIN LAM

OPEN DAILY 12:00 PM — 02:00 AM

OPEN LATE • LIVE MUSIC • KARAOKE EVERY TUESDAY • CRAFT COCKTAILS • SIZZLING KITCHEN • ARTISANAL PIZZAS • THIMPHU NIGHTS OPEN LATE • LIVE MUSIC • KARAOKE EVERY TUESDAY • CRAFT COCKTAILS • SIZZLING KITCHEN • ARTISANAL PIZZAS • THIMPHU NIGHTS
EXPERIENCE SMILERS

THE NIGHT UNVEILED

Immerse yourself in our multisensory convergence of Himalayan twilight hospitality, woodfired flames, and electric amplified acoustics.

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LATE-NIGHT CRAVINGS

CONTINENTAL KITCHEN

Indulge in artisanal woodfired thin-crust pizza, prime sizzler beef steaks, authentic Bhutanese fusion specialties including spicy Chicken Totshey and traditional Chicken Maru prepared over open flames.

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STAGE & SOUND

LIVE MUSIC & BANDS

Bhutan's underground indie talents, electrifying weekend live bands, and legendary Tuesday Open Mic & Karaoke nights under warm stage lights with pristine analog-tuned acoustics.

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CELEBRATIONS

PRIVATE EVENTS & CATERING

Host unforgettable celebrations, VIP lounge gatherings, birthday after-parties, and tailored artisan cocktail catering in Thimphu's most vibey, intimate velvet venue.

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Every week

THE WEEK AT SMILERS

Monday

The Warm-Up

Kitchen open, no set programme. The quietest night to grab the corner table.

Tuesday · Special

Open Mic Night

Bring your songs, your poems, your nerve. We bring the mic, the sound and the crowd.

On every week

Wednesday · Special

Women’s Wednesday

Ladies’ night. Specials on cocktails and mocktails, best table in the house.

On every week

Thursday · Special

Pizza Party Thursday

Thin-crust pizza night — the one everyone asks for. Share the table, split the pies.

On every week

Friday

Live Band Friday

The weekend starts here. Live band, full bar. Come early or queue.

Saturday

Full House Saturday

Our busiest night. Live sound, packed room, the whole of Thimphu.

Sunday

Sunday Sessions

Slow drinks, long conversations, last light of the week.

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"The undisputed heartbeat of Thimphu nightlife. Incredible food until the early hours and music that reverberates in your soul."
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4.7 ★ LOCAL GUIDE REVIEW • VERIFIED PATRON
GUARANTEE YOUR SEAT

RESERVE A TABLE

Experience the energy up-close by the live band stage or lounge intimately in our velvet booth enclosures. Weekend and karaoke nights fill quickly.

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VIP & GROUP PACKAGES

Planning a private bash or full venue buyout? Contact our hospitality team directly for custom catering menus.

Loved in Thimphu

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

★★★★★
“Best food and bar vibes, great TV for live sports, right in the center of Thimphu near clock tower.”
Alexander Lambie · Google review
★★★★★
“Best bar-and-restaurant combo in Bhutan, hands down. Hidden in the lane beside The Grey Area near Clock Tower Square, Norzin Lam. The chicken totshey and jasha maru are the real deal.”
Bhutan Kitchen · Google review
★★★★★
“You should absolutely go to this fantastic bar. The staff is really welcoming into their amazing atmosphere. The prices are good and the drinks such as the mocktails are great.”
Suzanne Knigge · Google review

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Late nights, live sets, karaoke Tuesdays and a whole lot of plates. Tag us and we will share the best of it.

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Restaurant & bar

THE KITCHEN & THE BAR

Bhutanese & Beyond

Bhutanese delicacies next to international classics. Chicken totshey, jasha maru, thin-crust pizza, a proper steak — all cooked to order. This is dinner, not a coffee shop.

Druk & Local Spirits

Druk on tap. Local spirits poured with respect — Raven Vodka, K5 and friends. A cocktail list built to match, mocktails included.

Our party trick

Karaoke At Your Table

No stage. No schedule. No queue. We bring the mic to your table whenever the mood takes you — if you are brave enough. Ask any night we are open.

Find us

COME FIND THE SMILE

Right in the middle of Thimphu. Norzin Lam, near Clock Tower Square — park up, come in, stay late.

Open in Google Maps Call +975 77 10 70 07