The buzz: Bangkok has been waiting a long time for the revamped 72 Courtyard, the gold standard in Thonglor nightlife. While the finishing touches are being put on Beam Bar, Feral is open now, a chill, stylish wine bar to start off the evening and grab quality bites. Just a few steps from the slick, non-nonsense live music club, Feral brings an artsy atmosphere and unique fare. 

 

The vibe: Found on the second floor next to the new Beam Bar, this space has a big wow factor when it comes to its sort of enchanted grotto energy. Imported dried plants and grass adorn the outside with a vaguely haunted fairy feel—gentle tones and dark blacks. Inside, the theme continues with design facilitating maximum sound quality incorporating the mystical artwork that keeps with the earthy aesthetic. Visitors will find front facing vinyl and dehydrated wood hanging from the ceiling. 

 

 

The drinks: If you’re wondering where the name Feral comes from, it’s because this spot—along with some classic cocktails—is aiming to bring the nightlife heat with some natty wines. At the moment, they’re featuring the likes of a El Bandito’s I Wish I Was a Ninja out of Switzerland and an Austrian blend Pitt Nat Blanc under their list of Pet Nat (Pétillant-naturel) menu, and you’ll find some orange options like the Aussie Geyer Wine and Chilean Maturana. Even though it’s a pretty chic venue (and this is Thonglor after all), price tags are pretty reasonable, with bottles of red and white starting at B1,800. 

 

The food: For the late night crowd, this food will be a real tonic: borderless tapas bites that get creative. On the menu you’ll find all-day brunch options like the buttermilk waffle sandwich (B220), a hearty sandwich you can slather in maple syrup. The yogurt parfait is for those wanting to try something a little more brave, featuring a zucchini jam and granola with matcha. But you’ll also find some recognizable dishes turned on their side; hit up the au poivre burger, a fat patty slathered in au poivre sauce (B380). One that’s sure to be a favorite is the Chips and Mussels in which you put your mussels escabeche on simple Lay’s potato chips. 

 

 

Why we’d come back: 72 Courtyard is just getting started. When this space starts dishing out food and nightlife in earnest, we’re going to need a space to give our Thonglor revels a little class. This venue will work as a communal meetup and date spot for the club kids.