Things to do in Thimphu
Ideas for discovering the city at an easy pace, neighbourhood moments and time around Clock Tower Square.
The Smilers journal · Thimphu, Bhutan
Thimphu, from here.
Things to do, places to pause and stories from our corner of the city. A local perspective for curious visitors, with news from Smilers along the way.
Discover the journalOur next chapterLocal insights.
Local insights.
Stories worth sharing.
For visitors finding their feet in Thimphu and anyone who likes to know what is happening around the neighbourhood.
First stories coming soonA little patience.
A little patience.
A fresh point of view.
Our journal is getting started. There are no published articles yet. This will be the place for Smilers news, ideas for things to do in Thimphu and practical insights for your time in the city.
Until then, the links below take you to our current menus, weekly events and visitor information.
On our editorial listExplore Taste Catch up
The stories we want to tell.
Planned topics — not published articles.
Food & drinks
Local flavours, Bhutanese dishes and a closer look at what goes into a good evening at Smilers.
Smilers news
Updates from our kitchen and bar, people behind the scenes and stories from our weekly nights.
Useful right now
Make yourself at home.
Planning a visit? Start with our current information, right next to Clock Tower Square on Norzin Lam.
Find your night
Explore the regular weekly line-up, open mic and karaoke.
Weekly eventsChoose your table
Browse Bhutanese dishes, international plates and drinks before you visit.
Food & drinks menuMeet at Clock Tower
Find directions, opening hours and contact details for Smilers in central Thimphu.
Plan your visit