The buzz: Around two decades ago, Supawit “Palm” Muttarattana began his hospitality work in hotels and built up a staggering portfolio, acting as bar and catering consultant for Bangkok’s bars like Vesper, Fuschia, and Rabbit Hole. With names like that under his belt, you know Bangkok is talking about his new spot, Dry Wave Cocktail Studio.

 

 

The vibe: Set in Sodality Project, a new Thonglor 13 community space, the staircase to Dry Wave takes you upwards towards a secluded experience with secret treehouse vibes, complete with the al fresco area’s large tree in the middle of the bar. Inside, curved sand walls mimic rolling waves—the “dry” element referring to natural elements in the wood patterns and the terracotta marble bar with a desert feel. Palm’s space is inspired by artists David Hockney, Mark Rothko, and Edward Hopper, and you’ll catch glimpses of art work here. Hopper’s famed Nighthawks depicting the feeling of metropolitan isolation sits behind the extended counter bar area. The tracklist pumps out lounge, disco, and hip hop, sometimes even going to pop or 90s rock if it strikes a chord with the spot’s own nighthawks. This is also a chic space for cocktail lovers with dogs, with a pet-friendly zone for our furry friends.

 

The drinks: Six to eight months in the making, the “Super Classic” cocktail concept highlights Palm’s talent in making classic cocktails with the gimmick of combining two classics in one glass. When it comes to mixing, there are no rules. The infographics in the menu feature a comprehensive guide to how the elements come together.

 

 “When consulting for other businesses, you have to follow the briefs and creative suggestions. But when running your own place, all the elements should tell a story of who you are,” Palm tells BK. 
 

 

Opt for the Love Bird in Venice (B370) for an easy to drink, refreshingly sweet and citrusy tipple. This is a mix of the classic Paloma and Bellini. The base fruitiness of each drink, the grapefruit and peach, blend in harmony. The Bellini’s prosecco is heightened with the intensity of Paloma’s tequila. 

 

 

To take things up a notch, order the Old Fashioned and Cosmopolitan combo, titled 1806-1988 (B400) to honor the decade those classics were popularized. This Dry Wave concoction represents another mixing technique that neutralizes some of the tangy flavors of the Cosmo while using Kyoho (grape liquor) to lighten up some of the bourbon’s intensity. The Old Fashioned is known for being a hard drink but this little fusion could be a friendly gateway to it.

 

 

Morning Tijuana (B400) is a bestselling underdog. This one borrows the smoky flavors of a mezcal Margarita and stirs it with the tropical elements from a Breakfast Martini. Adding a bit of complexity, a strawberry and bell pepper jam is thrown in the mix.

 

You can order off menu cocktails or other lesser known classics like whiskey sour, revolver, or coconut daiquiri, and there’s your typical crunchy bar snacks but no bar grub on the menu so don’t go on an empty stomach.

 

 

Why we’d come back: Palm believes that there are energy waves in everything. The bar and its concept act as a familiar foundation where moveable pieces—the people, the drinks, the music—can be mixed and matched. Every visit will be unique.