Perhaps the oldest of the lot and popular among travellers and locals alike, Sam’s Bar is located in Thamel. This is also the only bar that strictly only serves drinks and you will not find any food on their menu, save for salted popcorns. If you’ve never heard of Sam’s Bar, chances are you will not stumble upon it as it’s inconspicuously hidden on the upper levels of an old building, a lone neon lit signboard as the only marker. The vibes at Sam’s is as chill as they come, complemented by a scrubbish décor you can’t go wrong if you step in here for a drink with your buddies.