Four new arty openings in and around Bangkok's Old Town
Time for a Chareonkrung crawl.
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On Saturday, Sep 20, the recently opened Cinema Winehouse (59/61 Samsen Rd., 083-554-0170) hosts Visual Lounge Reggae, a reggae night featuring visuals, sangria and music by the Bangkok Reggae Appreciation Society. Even if reggae riddims are not your thing, it’s a fine excuse to visit an interesting new venue, which combines brunch spot, wine bar and film screening lounge in one colonial-style shophouse. Before you get there, start at Bridge and make your way up the river into the Old Town.
Bridge
This new café-slash-art space occupies a renovated Chareonkrung shophouse at the foot of the iconic abandoned Sathorn Unique skyscraper, a short walk from BTS Saphan Taksin. Its opening group exhibition, Threshold, featured a who’s who of local up-and-coming artists whose multi-disciplinary works filled all four floors. The tastefully decorated front-of-house (whitewashed brick walls, filament bulbs, blond wood) is a prime spot for a cheap and cheerful breakfast, while there’s also a charming rooftop that just about manages a river view. Charoenkrung Soi 51, 086-986-9421. BTS Saphan Taksin. Open daily 10-12am. www.fb.com/bridgeartspace
Soulbar
This small shophouse off Chareonkrung, not far from River City Mall and Si Phraya Pier, is still a work in progress. By night, it resembles Adhere 13th, the long-standing blues club in Phra Athit, with soul and funk gigs every Thursday to Sunday and jam sessions on Wednesday. By day it’s open for coffee, making for a soulful spot for some Chinatown people-watching. 945 Charoenkrung Rd., 095-521-1541. Open Tue-Sun 8am-12am. www.fb.com/livesoulbarbangkok
Cho Why
This multi-floored and multi-disciplinary art space, near Talad Noi, has only been operational for about three weeks now. It promises informal art gatherings centered on everything from photography and documentary screenings to rooftop paella nights. See Facebook for opening times and stay tuned for more from us. Soi Nana 17, Pom Prap Sattru Phai. MRT Hua Lamphong. www.fb.com/chowhybkk
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