What's your favourite pub in BKK?

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18 hours ago, rgraham said:

Hands down, The Black Swan Soi 19.

I like the Black Swan as well. The owner is friendly and so are the staff. But i liked the former location much better. Had more room and a quirky layout. More homey IMHO

[VocalNeal]

A plug for Fatty's Bar & Diner, if one is a musician. Tiny Place. Keep your elbows in whilst eating lest you hit the drum kit.

Rama 9 road in Din Daeng. Burgers, Dogs, Poutine, Wisconsin Cheese Curds (whatever they are)  etc.

 

Edited June 1, 2021 by VocalNeal

[RobMuir]

Tawandang German Brewery.

 

Probably best pub in the world IMO.

 

The beer is the best I have ever tasted, good table service, good food, live music and hundreds of drunk Thai women often in work groups that will happily share their beer towers and be chatted up by a foreigner who can speak Thai.

 

 

 

[Eaglekott]

I must give it to Chit Beer. Awesome craft beer.

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18 hours ago, rgraham said:

Hands down, The Black Swan Soi 19.

I like the Black Swan as well. The owner is friendly and so are the staff. But i liked the former location much better. Had more room and a quirky layout. More homey IMHO

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Excuse the repeats, internet was acting up...

[ExpatOilWorker]

Roadhouse at Rama 4 x Soi Surawong. 

+ Dana is a friendly guy.

[Excel]

1 minute ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

Roadhouse at Rama 4 x Soi Surawong. 

+ Dana is a friendly guy.

Not been to BKK for years, that place still open then ?

[statman78]

There are several places I like.  Here’s another vote for Buddy’s on Sukhumvit Soi 89.  I also like the staff at their Soi 22 location.  I love the chili.  Robin Hood is a good place to hang out along with O’Sheas which is near Robin Hood.  Just before this 3rd wave hit they had live music on Thursdays

Edited June 1, 2021 by statman78

[DaLa]

Robin Hood for 2 just before happy hour closes, then up to the Royal Oak for a couple together with their Paprika Chunky Wedges.  Then back to the Hood until my last train home  10:25 or I meet someone reasonable  ( and believe me I've met some characters in my outings ) and then have to get a taxi.

 

Several reasons for all this.  Firstly I love beer ( the Guinness is OK in the Hood) , even more than I love my wife's pet dogs.  Secondly I live out in Nonthaburi where no farang ventures so it's the only chance I get to socialise. The problem lies trying to get a taxi to take you out to Nonthaburi at midnight.

 

After all that I still prefer a good old English pub, shame they are all starting to think they are gourmet restaurants.  Last but not least, the bar on my Moo Bahn, don't have to worry about plod if I have a mg over the limit and drive.

[richard_smith237]

Tawendeng is a fun place to be...  a bit hectic though... 

 

.... The last time I was there some western sex pest introducing himself as Rob and thought he could speak Thai was making a nuisance of himself trying to chat up a couple of the married office girls and steeling their beer !!!...  ????

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 1, 2021 by richard_smith237

[djayz]

4 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

I’m not a solo drinker... and only go to pubs / bars when meeting up with friends... so I’m not interested in meeting others, strangers etc...  primary reason for that is whenever I’ve ended up chatting to a lonesome figure in a bar he turns out to be a whack-job and I end up making my excuses to get out of there !!!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You and me both! 

[djayz]

Thanks guys and gals! 

I've been to Robin Hood many times and like it there too. 

 

I patiently wait for the day we can go out again "normally. 

Edited June 1, 2021 by djayz

[chalawaan]

Not a BKK  resident, I'd get into too mutt trouble, but I used to visit 2-3 times a year, and you lot are making my old heart ache for a convivial pint or twenty. Everythings shut here too. 

[OneMoreFarang]

4 hours ago, RobMuir said:

Tawandang German Brewery.

 

Probably best pub in the world IMO.

 

The beer is the best I have ever tasted, good table service, good food, live music and hundreds of drunk Thai women often in work groups that will happily share their beer towers and be chatted up by a foreigner who can speak Thai.

 

 

 

Same, same, not much different.

 

[dddave]

5 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Is there an O’Reilly’s Pub in Bangkok ??....

So embarrassing.  Mixed up O'Rielly's with O'Brien's.  Could get me whacked in Boston.

 

Indeed:  P J O'Briens:  https://www.facebook.com/OBriensIrishPubBangkok/

Edited June 1, 2021 by dddave

[dddave]

On the subject; too bad about the complete demise of Gullivers on Sukhumvit 5.  

At one time one of the best places around for mixed crowds.  Decent food and beer and a huge space with a great outdoor terrace.

It was dead even before Covid hit.  Two years ago, I went in on a late Sunday afternoon, absolute prime time previously and the entire place was dark except for the very front, by the entry.  One bartender, One waitress and no other customers except a guy in a burnouse yelling into his phone in a corner.

[djayz]

41 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Same, same, not much different.

 

Brings back fond memories of me in my Lederhosen full to the brim. What great evenings we had. 

[djayz]

21 minutes ago, dddave said:

On the subject; too bad about the complete demise of Gullivers on Sukhumvit 5.  

At one time one of the best places around for mixed crowds.  Decent food and beer and a huge space with a great outdoor terrace.

It was dead even before Covid hit.  Two years ago, I went in on a late Sunday afternoon, absolute prime time previously and the entire place was dark except for the very front, by the entry.  One bartender, One waitress and no other customers except a guy in a burnouse yelling into his phone in a corner.

Yeah, I liked that place too. Haven't been there in years though.

[Rinrada]

Yes took everyone there about 10 Plus years ago...last visit had a small Chang and ..torai krup...eh..what...Exit stage LEFT..

 

[KhaoYai]

The best pub I ever visited regularly in Bangkok was sort of a cross between a pub/restaurant/music venue and sadly - disappeared a few years ago so I can't really reccomend it.  However,  I've heard rumours that it opened up again in a different part of town.

 

It had a very strange name for a pub - 'Admakers' if my memory serves me correctly and it was on Lang Suan. We used to go every weekend - saw some excellent bands there and the food was good.  It wasn't too expensive but enough to keep the nylon football shirt and sandal wearing fraternity away.

 

There is a seemingly related Facebook page but its in Thai (can't read it) and has entries in 2019 - the bar on Lang Suan closed before 2019.  If they are still around and doing the same thing - its a great night out. A location map shows an address in the Ratchadapisek Road area.

 

https://www.facebook.com/Admakers-161191790704021/

 

Anyone know if they did actually open up elsewhere? Is Ratchdapisek where they moved to?

Edited June 1, 2021 by KhaoYai

[starky]

On 5/31/2021 at 7:34 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

I find it always interesting when people ask that question. Do you expect an honest answer?

Because as we all know it's not just the food and beer and the staff and the pool tables. A good part of what makes a pub a favorite are the guest. If people don't like the regular guests then it's unlikely that they will like the pub. And if the regular guest are replaced by "tourists" who read about that special pub somewhere on the internet then the pub is suddenly not so special anymore.

That is why I would never publish anything about my favorite places on the internet. Because I want to keep them as MY favorite places and they wouldn't be MY favorite places anymore with lots of strangers.

Over to you.

100 per cent ...half the reason all the best spots get ruined is because some knucklehead on the internet tells someone with no drive, intelligence, inspiration and very little ability exactly where to go...

  Here's a tip find your own special spots. 

  The internet. Killing secret spots since before there were smart phones.

  

Edited June 6, 2021 by starky

[Surelynot]

On 5/31/2021 at 3:56 AM, BenDeCosta said:

The Sportsman, soi 13.

 

Good food, good beers including imported ones, really nice staff, lots of pool tables.

Might pop in.........looks a real dive from outside which put me off.

[Surelynot]

On 5/31/2021 at 7:21 AM, condobrit001 said:

Must be Viva, Sukhumvit Soi 8. Great food and staff.

God that place is a goldmine.......

[The Hammer2021]

On 5/31/2021 at 9:56 AM, BenDeCosta said:

The Sportsman, soi 13.

 

Good food, good beers including imported ones, really nice staff, lots of pool tables.

Bangkok not Pattaya. 

[richard_smith237]

On 6/2/2021 at 5:29 AM, KhaoYai said:

The best pub I ever visited regularly in Bangkok was sort of a cross between a pub/restaurant/music venue and sadly - disappeared a few years ago so I can't really reccomend it.  However,  I've heard rumours that it opened up again in a different part of town.

 

It had a very strange name for a pub - 'Admakers' if my memory serves me correctly and it was on Lang Suan. We used to go every weekend - saw some excellent bands there and the food was good.  It wasn't too expensive but enough to keep the nylon football shirt and sandal wearing fraternity away.

 

There is a seemingly related Facebook page but its in Thai (can't read it) and has entries in 2019 - the bar on Lang Suan closed before 2019.  If they are still around and doing the same thing - its a great night out. A location map shows an address in the Ratchadapisek Road area.

 

https://www.facebook.com/Admakers-161191790704021/

 

Anyone know if they did actually open up elsewhere? Is Ratchdapisek where they moved to?

 

Admakers in Langsuan was a great place to go to for eats and some beers.... a great mixed crowd and good music. 

 

It closure was a disappointment. I never went to the new place. 

 

 

[The Hammer2021]

10 minutes ago, starky said:

100 per cent ...half the reason all the best spots get ruined is because some knucklehead on the internet tells someone with no drive, intelligence, inspiration and very little ability exactly where to go...

  Here's a tip find your own special spots. 

  The internet. Killing secret spots since before there were smart phones.

  

It's the Lonely  Planet  Guide Syndrome. "Ah wow man. We found this great unspoilt  beach...here's how to get there"

[Surelynot]

The smaller the bar the better....love the tiny 'illegal' street bars when you can find them.......soi 11.

[2009]

Surprised Black Swan is getting so much love. It is ok, nothing special.

 

Glad to hear the Londoner is still making its own beer.

Edited June 6, 2021 by 2009

[The Hammer2021]

The Bull on soi 33/1..? Used to have Old Speckled Hen...and Guinness...Most pubs are ruined by TV and endless international  sport blaring out. Dreadful..The Hilary bars used to be OK..The Golden Bar was the best but alas no more..The Londoner on Soi 33 moved....To be honest I only know of one country that has pubs and that's Britain..The bane of pubs here is the mock Oirish pub..The Falsegans and O'Mc Plastic etc. Another problem is the patrons of pubs..the well packaged, well heeled expats living and incomprehensible lifestyle, tie wearing, suited and booted dodgy blokes downing their last pint quickly to rush home to Mrs Mousey Bitter Plainjane