Norzin Lam · Thimphu · Since 2018

Restaurant & bar in Thimphu.
Good food. Great smiles.

A restaurant & bar next to Clock Tower Square. A Bhutanese kitchen with international plates, cocktails, Druk on tap and Bhutanese spirits, and something on every night of the week.

11 AM to 11 PMOpen daily
4.7 ★28 Google reviews
145Dishes & drinks
Restaurant near Clock Tower Square

Ema datsi to BBQ chicken pizza.

Bhutanese cooking first: datsi, maru, paa, totsey, puta, then burgers, ramen, spaghetti and pizza alongside.

People love the BBQ chicken pizza. Beef steak and spicy sweet pork chops lead the house specials, and the hot chocolate and coffee are great.

Photo menu
A plate from the Smilers kitchen
From the kitchen
Every week

Seven nights, seven moods.

The same line-up every week, no tickets, just turn up. Hover for details, or tap a night to expand.

MonMellowMonday

Chill vibes, walk-on open mic

Wind down with acoustic and chill vibes. Walk-ons are welcome for open mic, so if you are feeling brave, step up.See weekly events
TueSpicyTuesday

Buy 3 dishes, get 2 drinks free: soft drinks or Smilers vodka punch

Spicy Tuesday. Buy 3 dishes and get 2 free drinks: soft drinks or Smilers vodka punch.See weekly events
WedWomen'sWednesday

1 free beer, glass of wine or any cocktail with first order · 1 per lady

Women's Wednesday. One free beer, glass of wine or any cocktail with your first order. Limited to 1 free drink per lady.See weekly events
ThuPizzaThursday

20% off pizzas

Pizza Thursday. Get 20% off pizzas every Thursday. The thin crust one is the people's favourite.See weekly events
FriFieryFriday

High-energy night

Fiery Friday. The party starts here, with the bar pouring late into the evening.See weekly events
SatFull HouseSaturday

The biggest night of the week

Full House Saturday. The biggest night of the week, so come early and grab a good spot.See weekly events
SunOpen MicSunday

Customers take the stage

Open Mic Sunday. The stage belongs to whoever wants it, and every confirmed performer gets a complimentary drink.See weekly events
A private booth gathering inside Smilers
Private hire
Private events & catering

Your party, our kitchen.

Birthdays, team nights, celebrations. Book a curtained booth or take over the whole venue.

Full venue hire comes with the 85-inch TV, karaoke, the stage and sound system, dedicated servers and the chef for the night. Catering is available for your event too.

Word of mouth

What guests say.

Straight from our Google reviews, unedited apart from trimming for length.

★★★★★
“You should absolutely go to this fantastic bar. The staff is really welcoming into their amazing atmosphere, even with friends. The prices are good and the drinks such as the mocktails are great.”
Suzanne KniggeGoogle review
★★★★★
“I love everything about this place… It’s got a chill vibe… The vegetable soup and spaghetti Bolognese I had was absolutely great… One of my favorite places in Thimphu”
Brad MirmanGoogle review
★★★★★
“This is become my favourite place lately. All staff are very welcoming and friendly. It is conveniently located in heart of Thimphu and the foods are so delicious”
Deepak K SharmaGoogle review
★★★★★
“We ordered Chicken totshey and Chicken Maru and really enjoyed both. The flavors were quite different from what we’re used to back home, but they were delicious in their own unique way.”
Arya MohandasGoogle review
★★★★☆
“I love the beef steaks 😋… Very very Yums.”
Dechen LaGoogle review
★★★★☆
“Friendly staffs and good services provided. Good music and food was also great. The Best: the view towards the busy traffic of Thimphu”
SangaGoogle review
★★★★★
“…the veg pizza was so good with thin crust. Will visit again to enjoy the live music band. I highly recommend this place.”
Thuji ZangmoGoogle review
★★★★★
“Loved the atmosphere and the staff’s are friendly… food and drinks are great too!!”
Abhinash RaiGoogle review

Rated 4.7 ★ across 28 Google reviews. Read them on Google Maps →

The Clock Tower Bar, Thimphu

Pull up a stool at the wooden bar.

Twenty cocktails, Druk Lager to Druk Wit, Bhutanese whiskies from K5 to Misty Peak, mocktails and fresh juice.

Reservations

Save your seat,
we will keep the smiles coming.

Walk ins are always welcome. If you are booking for the night, call ahead and we will have your table ready, whether it is dinner, a booth or the whole venue.

Mixology at Smilers

Cocktails in Thimphu,
made for your kind of evening.

Good cocktails, easy conversation and a spot right next to Clock Tower Square.

Our bar brings together cocktail favourites and a personal touch. Start with a Mojito, Margarita or Whiskey Sour from the drinks list, or tell the team the flavours you enjoy and ask about a custom drink.

Make it an after-work catch-up, a date over dinner or a night out with friends in the centre of Thimphu. There is a kitchen to keep the table happy, and a bar to keep the good times going.

The wooden bar at Smilers in central Thimphu
Smilers bar · next to Clock Tower Square
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