Photo: Wikimedia CommonsA laid-back Thamel mainstay, Reggae Bar trades on chilled vibes, cheap-and-cheerful drinks and nightly live sets of reggae, pop-rock and gold classics. It is a friendly early-evening spot to ease into a night out, with a mix of travellers and local regulars swapping trail stories. Sofas, string lights and an unhurried mood make it easy to settle in. Start here for a mellow warm-up beer before the louder rock bars nearby get going later on.