One of Bangkok's most hallowed watering holes: The Londoner on Suk 33 will finally close its doors at the end of this coming weekend (16th June) after many years of brewing some of the finest beer in Thailand (not a lot of competition, I know!). If anyone fancies a final pint of decent bitter, this is your last chance for a while. I was talking to the owner, John, last Saturday whilst watching rugby and he is relocating to some place off Petchaburi road by November, but whether he will be allowed to brew his fine ales, remains to be seen (you can bet the big Thai breweries will do their best to stop him). Every day until they close they are offering BOGOF on their brews.

Usual caveat: I have no financial connection with this establishment, I just like good beer!

We were there over the weekend, I will miss their carvery.

I knew they were relocating but I didn't realise it wasn't until November.

I was told the last day was the 18th.

S**t, only recently got introduced to this place, fine ale, great food.

Hopefully the new venue will have the same.

I've never been so will have to wait for the new place to open. Just to let you know there is a thread of British Beers in Thailand that I started in December that might well show you that there are many more options than we all previously realised. It started as news that Villa was stocking some fine ales then it grew from there. We've just passed 300 posts with only 1 troll so far...not too shabby for TV

Enjoy the thread and the beers.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691531-british-real-ale-lovers-happy-christmas-from-villa-market/

It is the 18th. http://the-londoner.com/the-londoner-is-moving/

I know a few people who will be wandering the streets lost when this happens lol

I know a few people who will be wandering the streets lost when this happens lol

LOL.

I been wandering ever since the Offshore closed and waiting for the Ship in to reopen.

The carvery was always good. I've had some great evenings in ther over the years, food and drinks and watching sporting events. It will certainly be missed.

"Buggar " and only a short walk from the Lotus Hotel..

Pity, one of the better places in BKK.

I know a few people who will be wandering the streets lost when this happens lol

LOL.

I been wandering ever since the Offshore closed and waiting for the Ship in to reopen.

I hear you and now more wandering and wondering folk due to Washington Sq being closed. ha ha

 

Pity, one of the better places in BKK.

 

Agreed.

Many a fond memory from that place. Used to frequent it all the time when I was living/staying in BKK.

I wonder why he's relocating though?

I know a few people who will be wandering the streets lost when this happens lol

LOL.

I been wandering ever since the Offshore closed and waiting for the Ship in to reopen.

Its OPEN,, I think Doi will name it Fish n Ship LOL

Staff and food as good as ever

I know a few people who will be wandering the streets lost when this happens lol

LOL.

I been wandering ever since the Offshore closed and waiting for the Ship in to reopen.

I loved the chairs at the Offshore....but that's about all.

The Londoner has good food and beer but it was a bit gloomy for my liking....hope the new place is a bit better place to sit especially in the daytime.

A boring, soulless, overpriced boozer frequented by boring expats who look down their noses at the cowboy/nana crowd.

Won't be missed.

Decent grub and a fair drop but could be ghastly on a Friday/Thursday evening/night, full of TEFLers playing at 'expats' talking about real estate deals and prices....

Big Fat Dave used to call it his favourite piss-taking venue....

Eat there 3 times got trotty botty 2 times did not go back went to the Ausy bristo better food and no trots

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A boring, soulless, overpriced boozer frequented by boring expats who look down their noses at the cowboy/nana crowd.

Won't be missed.

Go back to Pattaya with all the boring, soulless tail & booze addicts. You will not be missed.

been there no loner than a handful oftimes since it opened.

It always struck me as rather soulless.

if i had not read it here, it might have taken me a few years to realize it was gone

Hopefully they'll get some new staff when they move.

The place was ok but the service was terrible sometimes even for Thailand.

He isn't closing ... he is moving. Bourbon Street did this quite successfully.

Interesting bit, how did the owner manage to brew his own beer? Always thought that was outlawed in Thailand?

With this place gone and no where else to go, do you mean I have to actually

see my missus more often and speak to her?

S**t, only recently got introduced to this place, fine ale, great food.

Hopefully the new venue will have the same.

You did? Not by me, as far as I recall.

Interesting bit, how did the owner manage to brew his own beer? Always thought that was outlawed in Thailand?

Obviously not. It's brewed on site since it opened.

I know a few people who will be wandering the streets lost when this happens lol

LOL.

I been wandering ever since the Offshore closed and waiting for the Ship in to reopen.

Its OPEN,, I think Doi will name it Fish n Ship LOL

Staff and food as good as ever

Great.

Have they retained Ray as well?

Big Londoner fan, especially the carvery.

But come on, the two beers they brew really aren't great, especially the bitter.

Anyway best of luck with the new place (will seem a bit odd if it has windows / daylight).

Sad to hear the Londoner is closing it had good pub grub.

A greedy landlord who refused a new lease to Londoner is the sad reason for closing and moving.

They will reopen on land they will own.

I love the BIGBOY BAND.

I've never been so will have to wait for the new place to open. Just to let you know there is a thread of British Beers in Thailand that I started in December that might well show you that there are many more options than we all previously realised. It started as news that Villa was stocking some fine ales then it grew from there. We've just passed 300 posts with only 1 troll so far...not too shabby for TV

Enjoy the thread and the beers.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691531-british-real-ale-lovers-happy-christmas-from-villa-market/

As a homebrewer, (damn good one) I've often wondered how it is done in Thailand, as there are no malts, yeasts, or any other sundries available. Tell me if I'm wrong please, but did these guys malt their own barley? Is there a way to be a home brewer in Thailand without becoming a maltster?