Hemingway’s to reopen

[BobTH]

Sukhumvit Soi 11 in January 2019.

 

https://coconuts.co/bangkok/food-drink/exclusive-hemingways-reopen-soi-11-january-weve-got-details/?fbclid=IwAR3Tdfu3v4l2yislWB09opEWjQWCqPJugJT7Wv5kA_jf-mxE7azDtARKy90

[SooKee]

Sukhumvit Soi 11 in January 2019.

 
https://coconuts.co/bangkok/food-drink/exclusive-hemingways-reopen-soi-11-january-weve-got-details/?fbclid=IwAR3Tdfu3v4l2yislWB09opEWjQWCqPJugJT7Wv5kA_jf-mxE7azDtARKy90

Certainly looks like they're throwing some money at it. Be interesting to see what it's like.

[fanjita]

5 minutes ago, SooKee said:

44 minutes ago, BobTH said:

Sukhumvit Soi 11 in January 2019.

 
https://coconuts.co/bangkok/food-drink/exclusive-hemingways-reopen-soi-11-january-weve-got-details/?fbclid=IwAR3Tdfu3v4l2yislWB09opEWjQWCqPJugJT7Wv5kA_jf-mxE7azDtARKy90

Certainly looks like they're throwing some money at it. Be interesting to see what it's like.

Expensive?

[smokie36]

Hopefully they can recreate the chilled vibe of the original place.

[Katipo]

I loved the old Hemingway's, it was a real treasure and oasis in the heart of Bangkok. I truly hope they can recreate some of the magic here. If it's a brand new building, I imagine it won't be the same as an old colonial style. The render does look nice though ????

[SooKee]

Expensive?

 

I guess it'll be as competitive as it can be what with the location and rents. The original had some great happy hour deals though. Be good to have a decent late afternoon watering hole to chill with a beer and chums when the need arises. The often dead farang style pubs don't cut it for me and the likes of Soi 4 lack the atmosphere and vibe in the late afternoon IMO. As for Hooters, well..... pass.

 

 

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[Blackheart1916]

Soi 11, not as ideal as the original location at 14. I hope it's expensive enough to discourage a certain demographic.

Edited November 21, 2018 by Blackheart1916
Mispelling.

[DDBKK]

Those renders make it look nice and soulless. Doubt it will be anything like the old gaff. Shame

[Shaksey]

Amazing, I was actually really upset (not just internet forum posting upset) when it closed and got town down. 

 

Very happy about this :-0)

[lamyai3]

4 hours ago, Shaksey said:

Amazing, I was actually really upset (not just internet forum posting upset) when it closed and got town down. 

 

Very happy about this :-0)

I liked the place very much, and I'm happy to see they might be able to make a success in a new venue, but the real shame is that the authorities saw fit to bulldoze a piece of local heritage out of greed. 

[PhilippBKK]

A bit pessimistic about it, will be pretty hard to replicate the old one. Especially the somewhat hidden location and secluded garden did it for me. 

Some things just cant be brought back. Like the Bed Supperclub structure on Soi 13 and we all know how that went.....

Might be another ok tourist bar on Soi 11, depending on what will happen next door at the Old German

 

[Kaoboi Bebobp]

Have to agree with those above who are not that hopeful about the location. I visited the Australian Pub on the soi a couple of times earlier this year. Nice pub, but a busy, noisy location blighted by hustlers. Didn't go back. Hemingway's should have moved farther out Suk or somewhere in the even sois. 

Edited November 22, 2018 by Kaoboi Bebobp

[BobbyL]

I will definitely visit. The old one was great as it seemed so quiet and serene. The only negative is that definitely can't be recreated on Soi 11. 

[josephbloggs]

On 11/22/2018 at 6:14 AM, lamyai3 said:

I liked the place very much, and I'm happy to see they might be able to make a success in a new venue, but the real shame is that the authorities saw fit to bulldoze a piece of local heritage out of greed. 

The authorities did not bulldoze it - out of greed or any other reason.  It was privately owned land and was privately sold to a property development group.  

 

You could argue it should have been a listed building but unfortunately the Thais don't seem to value such heritage.  But please get your rants right - the authorities got nothing out of it except for the usual withholding tax and transfer fees (not much).  And they certainly didn't do the bulldozing.

 

Although I also think it's a crying shame that we lost such a beautiful old building in the city, before crying Thai greed put yourself in the shoes of the owner.  You own some land with a lovely building on it.  Someone comes along and offers you umpteen million dollars for it but they will demolish the house and build a 27 storey hotel instead.  You'd turn it down right because you're not greedy?

 

I know what I'd do, sad to say.

[josephbloggs]

1 hour ago, BobbyL said:

I will definitely visit. The old one was great as it seemed so quiet and serene. The only negative is that definitely can't be recreated on Soi 11. 

Somewhere like Soi 8 would have been nicer, down the quiet end.

[sanook 1]

Did they open the new hemingways yet or anyone know when? 

[mark5335]

I drove past yesterday, and there's still a lot of work to be completed. Looks like it won't open before end of next month.

[mark5335]

I drove past yesterday, and there's still a lot of work to be completed. Looks like it won't open before end of next month.

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[PhilippBKK]

The vibe of the old location can't be replicated, so it will be just another new bar on Soi 11.

However probably a welcome addition.

The renovation of the Old German Beerhouse + the new Eleven Bangkok might give the whole area a new direction.

By the way, what is the latest on the development of the Soi 11/1 area?

[cavendish]

it is now open. I was walking down Soi 11 and saw a few people in drinking. I couldn't believe it at first as I heard no news or fan fair. I spoke to management and they said it's just a soft opening for now, so a few things need ironing out. Overall i like it. ok nothing can replicate what the old hems was, and im sure some will complain about its location. But if you see the attention to detail they have gone to, from the floor tiles to the chandeliers, you`ll be impressed. I was a huge fan of the old place, and i recon they have nailed it.

[Thainess]

Alcohol is poison... Absolutely no benefits from drinking it and it'll ruin your health and your behaviour/morals and your bank account if you drink enough of it. I just can't understand for the life of me why so many falangs in BKK need daily poison to feel like they're living. This is the one climate that you definitely SHOULDN'T be drinking any alcohol in. If you need to drink that poison to relax or enjoy yourself, you have a big problem. What's wrong with a nice cold glass of water or freshly squeezed juice? Just what you need in a place like Thailand.

[BritManToo]

3 minutes ago, Thainess said:

Alcohol is poison... Absolutely no benefits from drinking it and it'll ruin your health and your behaviour/morals and your bank account if you drink enough of it. I just can't understand for the life of me why so many falangs in BKK need daily poison to feel like they're living. This is the one climate that you definitely SHOULDN'T be drinking any alcohol in. If you need to drink that poison to relax or enjoy yourself, you have a big problem. What's wrong with a nice cold glass of water or freshly squeezed juice? Just what you need in a place like Thailand.

Because at 63, life isn't all that much fun, and 4-5 drinks in an afternoon, makes the day feel much better.

If I were in another country I'd add 2-3 joints to my daily booze allowance, and have beer by the pool for breakfast.

Edited March 29, 2019 by BritManToo

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

On 11/22/2018 at 6:14 AM, lamyai3 said:

I liked the place very much, and I'm happy to see they might be able to make a success in a new venue, but the real shame is that the authorities saw fit to bulldoze a piece of local heritage out of greed. 

 

Condos must get built... The Chinese are waiting...

 

[DDBKK]

Do ANY old time establishments still remain in Krungthep? 

 

There is a lot of shit the thai's take from complaining farang, most of which doesn't really bother me, but the destruction of such a beautiful property and what can easily be classed as an institution of sorts in Bangkok is just crazy to me. Cheap charlies, yes ok, wooden bar built on the side of a concrete block, but a teak house?!?!?!? 

 

I suppose in a way it's what makes Thailand Thailand but, still.... ???? 

 

The only thing sacred is the temples and palace it would seem. Even the parks are fair game downtown

[smokie36]

Some good happy hours in the new place....they have done a great job with the new place so its a big thumbs up from me!

[Thian]

On 3/29/2019 at 4:23 PM, BritManToo said:

Because at 63, life isn't all that much fun, and 4-5 drinks in an afternoon, makes the day feel much better.

If I were in another country I'd add 2-3 joints to my daily booze allowance, and have beer by the pool for breakfast.

Go on, how many times a day do you have sex mr Brit?

[BritManToo]

8 hours ago, Thian said:

Go on, how many times a day do you have sex mr Brit?

Too drunk for sex most days, and the other days too old.

Edited March 31, 2019 by BritManToo

[grifbel]

On 3/29/2019 at 4:20 PM, Thainess said:

 I just can't understand for the life of me why so many falangs in BKK need daily poison to feel like they're living.

It makes people like you easier to tolerate?

[BritManToo]

20 minutes ago, grifbel said:

It makes people like you easier to tolerate?

It makes people like him appear more interesting?

[Khaeng Mak]

On 3/29/2019 at 9:07 PM, DDBKK said:

Do ANY old time establishments still remain in Krungthep? 

 

There is a lot of shit the thai's take from complaining farang, most of which doesn't really bother me, but the destruction of such a beautiful property and what can easily be classed as an institution of sorts in Bangkok is just crazy to me. Cheap charlies, yes ok, wooden bar built on the side of a concrete block, but a teak house?!?!?!? 

 

I suppose in a way it's what makes Thailand Thailand but, still.... ???? 

 

The only thing sacred is the temples and palace it would seem. Even the parks are fair game downtown

Building smuilding. What about the world class natural attractions that Thai greed has relentlessly destroyed. Phuket, Maya, Similans, Phi Phi...the list is endless.