Check out this week's best food and booze events in Bangkok (Sep 26)
Beer-fuelled celebrations, a Roots coffee workshop, a sustainable local market and cigar and rum pairing.
This Sep 26-27, shop for fresh organic produce and hand-made products at True Digital Park.
101 Sukhumvit Rd, 095-536-9559
On Sep 26, South Korea’s Magpie Brewery will make a quick stop at 72 Courtyard's easygoing beer house, bringing fresh taps like its Magpie Kölsch (4.8 percent), The Ghost (4.5 percent), Daydream (Oat IPA, 5.8 percent) and more.
Beer Belly, G/F, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-392-7770
Through Oct 6, raise your maß for Oktoberfest and soak up all that beer with some hearty German grub like Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle, B299).
The Irish Pub, Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, 4 Sukhumvit Soi 15, 02-309-3255
On Sep 27, The House on Sathorn will host a whiskey-based cocktail night accompanied by live jazz music.
The House on Sathorn, 106 Sathorn Rd., 02-344-4000
Mingle with brewers following the Southeast Asia Brewers Conference and Trade Fair (SEA Brew) at this multi-brewery tap-takeover, featuring Magpie Brewing Co., Otherside Brewing Co. and gweilo beer. SEA pass holders get their first beer free and 20-percent discounts all night.
Mikkeller, 26 Ekkamai Soi 10, 02-381-9891
This local event will bring together craftsmen, activities, sustainable workshops (including tea, cocktails and chocolate spread making), dining experiences, and a market with unique local products, as well as chef's table dining experiences from 100 Mahaseth and more. For full schedule and booking see here.
The Commons, 335 Thonglor Soi 17
This boozy workshop will introduce you to the world of whiskey collectors and beyond, featuring tastings of six rare bottles of single malt, rum and cognac, as well as handcrafted single malt chocolate by Shabar and nibbles (B3,000/person).
The Workshop 211, 354/3 Ekkamai Soi 20, 064-048-5608
Sep 28, Nourish Cafe Bangkok, Fight Lab, Sukhumvit Soi 50, 099-783-4530
Mix local-grown coffee with ingredients from Roots' farm partners—think honey, luk-nhai (plum) and makhwaen (Indian Ivy-rue)—at this caffeine-fuelled workshop.
Roots Coffee Roaster, M/F, The Commons, 335 Thonglor Soi 17, 097-059-4517
Gorge on steakburgers, triple doubles and Philly birds paired with bloody Marys at this monthly brunch.
2-10pm. Jua, 672/49 Charoenkrung Soi 28, 02-103-6598
On Sep 30, Peninsula Bangkok will bring together over 35 leading restaurants, including Baan, Blue Elephant, Bo.lan, Karmakamet Diner, La Casa Nostra, Olta, R-Haan, Water Library and more to celebrate Eat Drink Pink’s fifth anniversary and to raise money and awareness for the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer Foundation. B3,000 per person.
The Peninsula Bangkok, Charoen Nakhon Rd. Reservations on 02-020-2888 or e-mail [email protected]
On Oct 1, Soi 11's Latin club is hosting a cigar and rum pairing event, featuring Pacific Cigars and Diplomatico Rum (from B550-1,550 per pairing), with experts on hand to guide you through the pairings.
Havana Social, Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-061-5344
Head to Yenakart’s chilled-out cocktail bar for tropical vibes and tiki cocktails by Pakalolo, accompanied by a live saxophonist.
Cactus, 15 Yen Akat Rd., 083-437-3515
Through Sep 29, BK Magazine is partnering with over 60 of the city’s best restaurants to serve hundreds of special set menus starting from just B750++. For restaurant names, menus and booking, head to the website.
Daily through Sep 29. Various locations
Silom’s funky eatery is pairing authentic Vietnamese food with craft beers from Saigon’s brewery Heart of Darkness. Expect four courses, including Futile Purpose (Cucumber Pilsner) with fresh summer rolls; Dream Alone (Pale Ale) with nem nướng (Vietnamese grilled pork balls); Loose Rivet (New England IPA) with betel leaf-wrapped beef; and Eloquent Phantom (Imperial Stout) with Vietnamese coffee panna cotta.
Oct 3 and 6, Happy Endings, 1/5 Sala Daeng Soi 1, 080-961-4524. B1,400/two people
Craft healthy salad rolls and dressings using fresh veggies and edible flowers, led by chef Huto of Top Chef Thailand.
Oct 5, Spaces Summer Hill, 3/F Summer Hill, 1106 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-012-5100. B199/person
Eat, drink, dance, repeat at this pizza party, featuring with all-you-can-eat New York-style pizza, free-flow drinks and a DJ playing the best of '90s/'00s hip-hop beats.
Oct 6, Soho Pizza, Eleven, 26/3 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-821-5113. B499/person
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