Favorite Bangkok Bars
Oct 2, 2015, 8:42 pm
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I guess I've seen this "Cheers" brand in 7/11s; I thought it was some gimmick beer. Now I see it portends to be the "lao khao" of local beers, sounds positively ghastly, but I have not yet tried it. I've never seen it served in any bars. Maybe just brown-bag it from the convenience store and tipple on the foot-path?
Oct 5, 2015, 8:54 am
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I guess I've seen this "Cheers" brand in 7/11s; I thought it was some gimmick beer. Now I see it portends to be the "lao khao" of local beers, sounds positively ghastly, but I have not yet tried it. I've never seen it served in any bars. Maybe just brown-bag it from the convenience store and tipple on the foot-path?
Oct 6, 2015, 7:26 pm
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I've read the mobile volkswagen bars are gone from Sukhumvit Soi 11. We've walked by them but never bothered sitting down for a drink as kind of a kitschy thing to do. Is the worth tracking one down just for fun or is it just a meh and not worth the time?
Oct 7, 2015, 12:33 am
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Oct 7, 2015, 11:21 am
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IMO, yes they are great. I was sorry to see them banned from Soi 11.
Oct 7, 2015, 11:39 am
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Cheers does a little better here: http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/pro...t=topr&start=0 and while it might seem extravagant to some, it might be worth spending 50 baht to expand your knowledge and decide for yourself. 
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Nov 10, 2015, 9:02 am
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Back to the bars... there is a little sake bar on the main drag in Thong Lor that I liked a lot. Unfortunately I didn't get the name. But will be heading back there in a few weeks and can repost if anyone is interested. Thanks for the tips on the other bars. Will check them out. Always on the lookout for a bar with cool vibe (not an irish pub).
Nov 10, 2015, 6:49 pm
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there is a little sake bar on the main drag in Thong Lor
O'Zake? Closed, I think?
Nihon Sake bar Juju?
How far down Soi 55? right or left side?
Gazillions of Japanese places, especially when you include all the sub-sois.
O'Zake? Closed, I think?
Nihon Sake bar Juju?
How far down Soi 55? right or left side?
Gazillions of Japanese places, especially when you include all the sub-sois.
Nov 10, 2015, 7:01 pm
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Dec 28, 2017, 8:34 am
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Craft beer
Well, the craft beer scene is expanding in Bangkok. There is Whiskas right down the street from our apartment that has well over 50 taps. Great selection too. Many others nearby with many bottles. The problem is, as predicted, with Thailand's import duties the prices are completely insane. Average price for a pint at Whiskas is $14US.
Dec 28, 2017, 8:53 am
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Well, the craft beer scene is expanding in Bangkok. There is Whiskas right down the street from our apartment that has well over 50 taps. Great selection too. Many others nearby with many bottles. The problem is, as predicted, with Thailand's import duties the prices are completely insane. Average price for a pint at Whiskas is $14US.
You may enjoy this slightly dated article : Thai Craft Beer?s New Strategy: Keep Brewing Until Law Catches Up
More:
http://www.bbc.com/news/av/business-...er-in-thailand
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-2...lution/9265138
http://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/f...ai-craft-beer/
Dec 29, 2017, 7:37 am
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Well, the craft beer scene is expanding in Bangkok. There is Whiskas right down the street from our apartment that has well over 50 taps. Great selection too. Many others nearby with many bottles. The problem is, as predicted, with Thailand's import duties the prices are completely insane. Average price for a pint at Whiskas is $14US.
Have you gone up to Brewski, the rooftop craft beer bar at the Radisson Blu hotel yet? Nice views, good munchies, and they always have one craft beer on special for 200 thb.