fw1 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 It's called Wine Collection, and they've just opened a shop in the new shopping plaza opposite Nana. Apart from selling a lot of good wines, they also sell a lot of bottled Czech beer, and my favourite, the Belgian Beer Leffe. If you like good beer, it's worth having a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxfordWill Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Leffe!!! They better have alot in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smacko Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 czech beer is the bomb!!!! tastes best from a tap in czech though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordlys Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Does this place have a good slection of wines too? And is there any parking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex100 Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Parking you don't go near the nana much then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 (edited) Budvar??? Edited May 18, 2005 by britmaveric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampard10 Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Does this place have a good slection of wines too? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 'The Wine Collection'................................doesn't sound like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phoenix Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 By the way, what kind of prices are we talking about? Leffe, Czech beer,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Somehow I doubt its 20p for a tall one like in Prague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phoenix Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Somehow I doubt its 20p for a tall one like in Prague. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, while in Rome, do like the Romans and even if I love Czech beer and Leffe beer, I'm not sure Thailand is the best place to drink them. Stick to the locals while here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fw1 Posted May 18, 2005 Author Share Posted May 18, 2005 Okay: beers are priced between 130-160 a bottle, which is cheaper than some nightclubs, and you get a blue label across the top to show that it's an imported item. As we know, you can't put a price on good beer, though you can deem it to be a luxury, which will definately add to the cost of your night significantly, owing to the fact that it has a tendency to go down like water. I have liked Leffe for a long time and can never drink less than 3 in one go. Wines: lots of good wines from around the world on sale. Again not cheap, but you could pick up a decent table wine for around 500. Parking: none that I saw for cars, though there's a few steps outside the shop/store to park your rear on, should you wish to down your beers/wines before going anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phoenix Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 I have liked Leffe for a long time and can never drink less than 3 in one go. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When I was 'young', we were getting draught Leffe wherever I was going out at a price that would make Singha shy. So, I need quite a few now to start enjoying them fully, which I'm afraid is not possible in Thailand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Jarvis Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 I think we are talking about the new Nana Square? Yes, this shop has underground parking. Also, across the street is the Villa Supermarket with even a bigger selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordlys Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 (edited) I think we are talking about the new Nana Square?Yes, this shop has underground parking. Also, across the street is the Villa Supermarket with even a bigger selection. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks Jeff. Yes, that's exactly what I wanted to know, whether that place has more wines than Villa. And now there's a new Villa on Nana? When did that open? And does that Villa have a parking lot? Edited May 19, 2005 by Nordlys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarpedon Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Wine collection supply the wine that is available in V9, Sofitel Silom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxfordWill Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 How about Ales, any to be found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Jarvis Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 I think we are talking about the new Nana Square?Yes, this shop has underground parking. Also, across the street is the Villa Supermarket with even a bigger selection. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks Jeff. Yes, that's exactly what I wanted to know, whether that place has more wines than Villa. And now there's a new Villa on Nana? When did that open? And does that Villa have a parking lot? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The Villa is on Soi 2 , in Ploenchit Center. The biggest selection of wine I've seen in Thailand. Yes, they have underground parking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baht&sold Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Segwaying a bit here Jeff... but can a Segway make it up that ramp in the parking garage??? Haven't been to Wine Connection but will do this week. Villa wines? Great selection. Can find some decent quality 'buy one get one' from time to time but first do the math to make sure it is in fact a deal. What's with the 6 or so 'wine stewardesses' hanging about mostly preening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Jarvis Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 "What's with the 6 or so 'wine stewardesses' hanging about mostly preening..." So THAT'S the reason I see you lurking around there... Daniel, I guess I need to invite you over for an appropriate test. I suggest we Segway over to the Villa Wine Dept and see how many bottles fit in the cargo attachment. . I use my Segway to go to the Villa from my place on Soi 4 and been up and down that ramp dozens of times. Power to spare. Hills are no problem. Some of my friends have been offroading. Pictures you might enjoy: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/youngjarvis/album?.dir=/dc66 Anybody interestd in the abilities of the Segway, self-balancing transporter can stop by for a free demonstration ride. 90 minute Segway sightseeing rides depart every day at 9am and 5pm from the Woraburi Hotel at the end of Soi Nana 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baht&sold Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 "What's with the 6 or so 'wine stewardesses' hanging about mostly preening..."So THAT'S the reason I see you lurking around there... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Erm, actually I find them a complete nuisance but hey, they have to work, as it were Anybody interestd in the abilities of the Segway, self-balancing transporter can stop by for a free demonstration ride. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I like segways Jeff but use the good ol' 'beer scooter' . You have any of these options?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Jarvis Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 "I like segways Jeff but use the good ol' 'beer scooter' . You have any..." I've had a few close calls on the beer scooter myself. (that's why I went with the self-balancing model) Similarly after a Segway Tour a large portion of the passenger's in-pocket cash is taken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baht&sold Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Similarly after a Segway Tour a large portion of the passenger's in-pocket cash is taken <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phoenix Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Wine collection supply the wine that is available in V9, Sofitel Silom. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Talking about V9 in Sofitel. I met recently the French girl in charge of the sales for the hotel, trying to sell me quite a few nights there... And V9 came into the conversation: 'the best and cheapest wine bar in Bangkok' I never went there, did some of you try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fw1 Posted May 21, 2005 Author Share Posted May 21, 2005 Not as yet but would be interested to know if anyone else has been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeti Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Wine collection supply the wine that is available in V9, Sofitel Silom. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Talking about V9 in Sofitel. I met recently the French girl in charge of the sales for the hotel, trying to sell me quite a few nights there... And V9 came into the conversation: 'the best and cheapest wine bar in Bangkok' I never went there, did some of you try? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Last floor (I think) of Sofitel, a nice selection of wine (as many as in most wine shops), not overpriced: the same price as in Wine Connection (you can drink a decent one for 600/700), and they also have good and expensive ones. The staff can be good, or have no idea of what they're talking about, depends if you're lucky. They of course serve any other alcools (not only wine). It's also a restaurant (not open for lunch), but never tried the food there. There is a nice view on the city, live music. Farangs and "high class" thais. En résumé, I agree with the girl who tried to convince you to go there: the best and cheapest wine bar I tried in Bangkok (there maybe better ones, but I haven't found them yet). BUT it closes early, around midnight I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeti Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 (edited) And concerning Wine Connection there is a Free delivery service for big drinkers, even outside of bangkok for more than 24 bottles (more than 4000 bahts inside bangkok). Ps: no I don't work there, and I don't have any shares. I'm just french Edited May 21, 2005 by yeti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phoenix Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 En résumé, I agree with the girl who tried to convince you to go there: the best and cheapest wine bar I tried in Bangkok (there maybe better ones, but I haven't found them yet). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe one of these days, we should organize a TV pissup there. With all the wine lovers. I'm one of them and the good Dr. is also, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxfordWill Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 But no ales? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordlys Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 And concerning Wine Connection there is a Free delivery service for big drinkers, even outside of bangkok for more than 24 bottles (more than 4000 bahts inside bangkok). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the links Yeti BTW does any wine lover out there know where I can get Napa wine, Duckhorn - Merlot, year 2001 (full bodied)? I searched in the wine collection product catalogue but it doesn't seem to be in their stock. And any idea on price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elsie Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 I use my Segway to go to the Villa from my place on Soi 4 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was driving past two foreign men on Segways at the end of Sukhumvit soi 4 on Friday morning. You then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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