SurinBeach Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 So I was gonna pop outside for a bit of Sunday afternoon late lunch but after a few searches all I can seem to find is Rooftop bars which was not what I was looking for.... I was more thinking somewhere like Hemmingways, Lumpini Park etc but both now gone.... Dont wanna sit to close to a TukTuk or Traffic jam either Any suggestions ? (near to a BTS or Siam to Thong Lor range but interested to hear of further afield options....) Cheers SB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Download the app "eatigo" and it will tell you where you can get a big discount. Especially the top restaurants join this and most are in that area. I would pick one at the river, something like the Sheraton or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisakiman Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I'm surprised there aren't more places along the river. Yes, there's the Sheraton and a few other big hotels, but I would guess that even with the discount Thian mentions, they will still be pretty expensive. And perhaps a bit more formal than I like for a light lunch. There used to be an S&P on the river near Sanam Luang a few years ago (ok, maybe 10), which was a great place to pop in for a coffee and / or lunch, but when we looked a couple of years ago, it seemed to have disappeared. I'd be very interested if anyone knows of some nice, inexpensive places on the river where one can get a drink, snack or full meal. I love sitting and watching the river traffic. It's a whole microcosm that exists completely apart from the city; a constantly changing tapestry. The riverside in central Bangkok is woefully under-seviced by the mass transit systems, and woefully underused. It's a great shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyfez Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Steves cafe & cuisine. Google it. Hard to find, so keeps the tourists away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 13 hours ago, Thian said: Download the app "eatigo" and it will tell you where you can get a big discount. Especially the top restaurants join this and most are in that area. I would pick one at the river, something like the Sheraton or so. Thanks. USe Eatigo a few times, Wine Connection had good deals and is nice at K Village .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 The Gardens Of Dinsor Palace in between Sukhumvit 59 and 61 is well worth a visit. Beautiful spacious outdoor setting with tons of trees, water features, swans, doves, and white peacocks, and some very nice food and desserts. Great place for couples, families and groups of friends. Search on google maps for reviews and photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 10 hours ago, nisakiman said: I'm surprised there aren't more places along the river. Yes, there's the Sheraton and a few other big hotels, but I would guess that even with the discount Thian mentions, they will still be pretty expensive. And perhaps a bit more formal than I like for a light lunch. There used to be an S&P on the river near Sanam Luang a few years ago (ok, maybe 10), which was a great place to pop in for a coffee and / or lunch, but when we looked a couple of years ago, it seemed to have disappeared. I'd be very interested if anyone knows of some nice, inexpensive places on the river where one can get a drink, snack or full meal. I love sitting and watching the river traffic. It's a whole microcosm that exists completely apart from the city; a constantly changing tapestry. The riverside in central Bangkok is woefully under-seviced by the mass transit systems, and woefully underused. It's a great shame. You can use the boats to travel along the river and when you see nice restaurants you hop off. There are cheap restaurants upstream but they don't speak english there. Now the temperature is great for the boats and eating outdoor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stupooey Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 We've always liked the Navy Club, right on the river near the Grand Palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBWG Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Jim Thompson House in the soi opposite National Stadium BTS terminus. Nice quiet relaxing beer and food by the ornamental pool, great place to chill. TBWG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 On 25/09/2017 at 4:05 PM, Stupooey said: We've always liked the Navy Club, right on the river near the Grand Palace. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 On 25/09/2017 at 10:14 PM, TBWG said: Jim Thompson House in the soi opposite National Stadium BTS terminus. Nice quiet relaxing beer and food by the ornamental pool, great place to chill. TBWG Just Google'd it, looks peaceful, thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 On 25/09/2017 at 9:22 AM, Katipo said: The Gardens Of Dinsor Palace in between Sukhumvit 59 and 61 is well worth a visit. Beautiful spacious outdoor setting with tons of trees, water features, swans, doves, and white peacocks, and some very nice food and desserts. Great place for couples, families and groups of friends. Search on google maps for reviews and photos. Yeh, thanks for that, been meaning to visit .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 On 25/09/2017 at 1:29 PM, Thian said: You can use the boats to travel along the river and when you see nice restaurants you hop off. There are cheap restaurants upstream but they don't speak english there. Now the temperature is great for the boats and eating outdoor. Think it's about time a did a river tour hop off pub crawl ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 11 minutes ago, SurinBeach said: Think it's about time a did a river tour hop off pub crawl ! After dark it's easy to spot the busy restaurants from out of the riverboats. Some also show large Hoegaarden beer signs, i would go there cause it's my favorite beer. Some have nice gardens and look like european standard to me. Mostly all the farang stay near Sukhuvit but the wealthier Thai know their places in the rest of BKK. i've been to very nice river-restaurants where all is perfect but without the help of my wife i would have never found them. Even when i take a taxi to go there and tell them the name/address they can't find them and get lost. Those places are for dinner though, not sure about lunch. Those places are at the "other side" of the Chao Praya so look that way if you're on the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJohnson Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 On 9/25/2017 at 9:19 AM, Andyfez said: Steves cafe & cuisine. Google it. Hard to find, so keeps the tourists away. I'd second this recommendation. Great food, nice location, reasonably priced. But it is a secret so don't tell anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurinBeach Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 Quick update, visited a mate staying in Khao San Road yesterday so we went for a stroll down to the river and bumped into a cool bar/restaurant named SHEEPSHANK. We sat on a table just a few yards from the river ... It's on google/tripadvisor so easy to find... Still need to make it to Steve's ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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