Martin's is a very trendy pub in the center of Luang Prabang. Unlike the other bars and restaurants in the area, it has a bigger variety of beer brands, as well as whiskies, wine and a whole list of freshly prepared cocktails. In the evening, visitors are able to watch a movie on a wide screen, usually a premiere. The interior of the pub is very pleasant, with the surrounding wood providing much warmth.

L'Etranger Books and Tea cafe is a charming place in the center of the city. Because Luang Prabang is quite poor in literature, this cafe is the perfect spot to relax while reading a good book and sipping a cup of tea, of which there is an impressive variety (up to 70 different kinds). In the evening, L'etranger Books and Tea offers a free art movie for its clients. The personnel of the cafe is very welcoming and polite.

The Hive bar is definitely the most visited bar in Luang Prabang. It is the perfect place to have some fun in the evening and maybe meet interesting people. The music in the Hive bar is mainly alternative and techno. It also hosts diverse parties, shows and concerts. One of the best is the fashion show, demonstrating clothes of different Laoan ethnic groups. The interior of the bar is very original, the highlight of which is a big sculpture made of bottles.

Lao Lao Garden is a bar located in a very picturesque place. It is ensconced in a rich garden with numerous kinds of trees and flowers. The staff of the bar and terrace is very helpful and nice, and usually English-speaking. The menu of Lao Lao Garden includes a wide choice of cocktails and other drinks, as well as delicious snacks. It also has pool tables and screens where sporting events are shown periodically. In the evening, the tables are decorated with burning candles.

Cafe des Arts is a very pretty location in the center of Luang Prabang. It serves a rather rich variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as delicious food. The cafe's advantage is that it has an outdoor terrace, which is usually the preferred choice on a hot summer day. The interior of the cafe is very attractive too, given the works of art by Laoan artists.

The Theatre of Luang Prabang is located on the grounds of the Royal Palace. Because Laos has a very rich and unusual culture, the folk shows, concerts and performances shown in the Royal Palace are definitely a display of beauty, harmony and brightness. The costumes of the dancers, made of shiny material and a very rich headwear, are true works of art. The most popular performance here is a dance called "the fingernail dance".

Nao's Place is the perfect location for sports lovers. It has a wide screen where all the current matches and other sporting events can be watched. The bar also has two pool tables, pool being one of the preferred occupations among the local people. The treat of Nao's Place, however, isn't a sport related activity - it is a karaoke system. The place usually has a very positive atmosphere.