A guide to drinking in Sathon soi 10-12
Looking for the perfect spot to have an after-work or pre-game drink? Here are four reasons why Sathorn should be your go-to spot right now.
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Le Café des Stagiaires
If you’re looking for an easy-going spot that reminds you of your trips to Europe, drop by Le Café des Stagiaires. The bar was founded by five college friends in Shanghai back in 2011, and their first Bangkok opening is the newest bar to join the happening Sathorn Soi 12. This charming bar-house offers a colorful and unpretentious atmosphere with a vintage vibe. To go with your drinks, try their choice of tasty tapas like frogs’ legs with parsley and garlic (B120) and vegetable crostini with French anchovies (B150). There’s also a choice of warm sandwiches and pastas—the Croque Truffle (parma ham, brie cheese and tartufata sandwich, B290) is highly recommended. To call the barman, find the vintage telephone next to your table, dial 601 and start drinking with their signature “French pour” Ricard (B140). The bar specializes in classic drinks like the sweet and sour Moscow Mule (B260), which mixes Absolut vodka with lime juice and ginger beer for a refreshing hit. If you’re sweet and sophisticated, try their Espresso Martini (B290), a coffee-based drink made with Absolut vodka, Kahlua and syrup. Make sure you get there early to catch the daily happy hour from 4-8pm, when you can get special prices on cocktails like the Moscow Mule (B160) and Espresso Martini (B190).
142/21 Sathorn Soi 12, 081-207-3077. Open Tue-Sun 11:30-2am.
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Revolucion Cocktails
As the night moves on, it’s time to get more into the party vibe. Revolucion is another Shanghai-born cocktail bar that has now arrived in Bangkok. The colorful Latin-American-themed bar works both as an all-in-one place for dining and drinking, as well as a late-night stop for some proper partying. Upstairs you’ll find a restaurant with a list of must-try dishes include the truffle and iberico pork grilled cheese (B250). House DJs serve up club-friendly sounds, while the bartenders pour Asian-inspired signature cocktails like Zatochi (B360), an aromatic and spicy drink featuring Absolut vodka, ginger, cucumber, wasabi, fresh lemon juice and syrup, plus egg white for a foamy texture. If you’d like something stronger with a little fizz, try the Chinese Mule (B360), a twist of classic Moscow Mule adding herbs like coriander, ginger and sweet from sake to the base Absolut vodka and lime juice topped with ginger beer.
50 Sathorn Soi 10, 02-235-4823. Open daily 6pm-2am.
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Hanakaruta Sathorn Sake Bar & Japanese Food
After first opening on Sukhumvit Soi 39 before branching out with a more welcoming mood on Sathorn Soi 10 late last year, Hanakaruta has established itself as Bangkok’s no. 1 name for the modern izakaya style. On Sathorn, you’ll find a bigger space where you can have a proper dinner before sticking around at the bar and picking your poison from the floor-to-ceiling booze rack. Highlights include many rare and limited-edition whiskey bottles which the bartender personally seeks out, as well as homemade shochu, home-infused spirits and innovative cocktails with Japanese twists. Don’t miss their Melon Pikapika (B280), an aromatic drink that mixes Absolut vodka with orange juice and fresh melon, or the Yuzu Mojito (B280), a refreshing drink featuring Absolut vodka, Yuzu sake, fresh mint and lime. Also complete the night with some healthy dishes like salmon avocado sushi roll (B210) and raw tuna carpaccio (B250).
Sathorn Soi 10, 085-061-7318. Open Mon-Sat 6pm-2am.
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Marcel
Walk just a few steps from Hanakaruta and you’ll find this new tapas bar and restaurant which foregoes the formality of a lot of French drinking and dining spots in town. This charming two-story bistro is run by a French-Thai couple with more than 10 years’ experience operating a fine-dining restaurant in Paris. Start your night with their must-try dishes like the famous egg parmesan (B240), a poached egg served with bell pepper cream, mushroom and parmesan foam—it always has us asking for more and more baguette to soak up the flavor. Also don’t miss the beef tartare served with wonderful matchstick French fries (B190) and calamari (stir-fried squid with chorizo and pastis, B190). The drinks are equally creative and well executed. We love the desserty Madame Marcel (B250) that mixes Absolut vodka with grapefruit, cassis and strawberry, topped with soda. If you’re looking for something more aromatic, try Musset (B250), an Absolut vodka-based drink with a balance of sweet and sour notes from pineapple, ginger and maple syrup.
Sathorn Soi 10, 02-635-3533. Open Tue-Fri 6pm-midnight, Sat-Sun 11:30am-midnight.
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