TRAVEL & WINE EXPERIENCES AROUND THE WORLD
Bangkok Thailand
Updated 03 Sep 2024
It's all about the Wines. Food. Bars. Vineyards.
The mix of old and new that makes Bangkok what it is: a place where artisans meets. Photo by Ryan Tang
Dining with Wines.
Wines are best enjoyed with food and friends. Here's some of our favorites.
Bo.Lan
Bo Lan | Relaunched in Oct 2023, Bo.Lan is created by Chef Duangporn Songivsava (Bo) and Chef Dylan. Bo.Lan pays respect to Thai culinary wisdom and food security. They draw their inspiration and knowledge from an extensive collection of rare and antique Thai recipes, their travels in and around the country and the time spend with local farmers and artisans.
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24 Sukhumvit 53 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok
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https://www.bolan.co.th
Photo from Facebook/bo.lan
Charmkrung
Charmkrung | A cosy wine bar serving bites inspired by the nostalgic Thai food scene paired with an well curated selection of wines and signature drinks that utilizes Thai and Chinese herbs and spices. Chat up Sommelier Kiki for a good wine pairing.
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6th floor 839 Charoen Krung Road, Talat Noi
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https://linktr.ee/Charmkrungbkk
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INDDEE
INDEE | Hidden in a back alley in the heart of Bangkok in a 100 year old house is INDDEE a Mod-Indian inspired restaurant. Recently received its first Michelin Star, it takes you on journey through the different regions of India. Have a good chat with Jay and his team who curates over 600 wines with a 7 course tasting menu
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68, 1 Soi Langsuan, Lumphini, Pathum Wan
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https://www.inddeebkk.com/
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Ciccio Wine Cellar & Bistro
Ciccio Wine Cellar & Bistro | Say hello to Executive Italian Chef Yvano and his team making authentic Italian dishes paired with over 400 wines from all over the world. (More Italian wines of course)
President Place 975 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini
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https://cicciobangkok.com/
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Terroir Restaurant
Terroir Restaurant | A progressive Kaiseki Restaurant helmed by Head Chef Hao who strongly believe in showcasing the quality of produce from North Thailand with over 90% of the ingredients and from overseas. Expect an fabulous wine pairing from Head Sommelier K. Boat.
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Acmen Complex, Ekkamai Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, located in Vibes Ekkamai
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www.instagram.com/terroir.bkk/
Photo from Instagram
Wines Bars.
Here's some of our favorite wine bars to check out while in town.
Mod Kwae Bar
Mod Kwae Bar | A natural wine dive bar in the guts of Bangkok featuring lots of natural wines paired with Modern Thai, Mexican, Puerto Rican Bites. It's all about skin contact. Great chats with Sommelier Vee.
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142 Soi Sueksa Wittaya, Sathon Soi 12 Alley, Bang Rak
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Photo from Instagram
Swirl Cellar & Wine Bar
Designed as a Wine playground for wine enthusiasts with wine-friendly cuisine, this wine bar curates over 1000 wines from France, Italy, German in their cellar and a list of wines by glass to try.
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63, Civic Park, Thong Lo 13 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana
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Maison Du Vin
Maison Du Vin | Discreetly hidden away in the Mahanakorn Cube Building, designed to look and feel like a French Cave a Vins, Maison du Vin offers a well curated selection of wines from classic producers of Italy, France and Champagne.
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Mahanakhon CUBE, G Floor, Bang Rak
www.facebook.com/maisonduvinmahanakhon
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Cloud Wine
Cloud Wine | Located in the Commons, a community based space that gathers quality producers who take pride in what they do. Cloud Wine wine loving sommeliers guide you through some of the classics, organic wines of the world.
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30 Sala Daeng Rd, Silom, Bang Rak
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www.facebook.com/cloudwinebangkok
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Wine with Thai.
What's your favorite wine pairing with regional Thai cuisine ? ​Photo by Facebook/bo.lan
Sariya, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador, Bangkok. I would go with a Kabinett Riesling always. For Reds, I love Blaufrankisch. Try Massaman curry with Merlot. Orange wines go so well with Thai food, especially those with fermented ingredients, such as naem and pla-raa.​
​Jose, Chef, Singapore Red. Côte-Rôtie or a Spicy Pinotage White. Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer
JJ, Cabin Crew & Sommelier, Sydney. I would start with Champagne or Sparkling and progress into an Austrian Dry Riesling or earthy amphora Portuguese Alentejo White with the seafood curry dishes. Reds. Beaujolais, Chianti Classico or a peppery Shiraz.
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Back to the Vines.
Yes, Thailand has vineyards. Most people don't know that Thailand actually have their own vineyards and make their own wine. Lookout for some of these wines in restaurants and wine bars too. Wine Map of Thailand by CellarAsia
Asoke Valley.
Gran Monte Wines
Gran Monte Wines | GranMonte Estate is uniquely located in Asoke Valley, Khao Yai and is about 160 kilometers from Bangkok. Asoke Valley is known in Thailand for its beautiful yellow blossoms special to the region of Khao Yai. Nikki is the first and only female winemaker of Thailand. Grapes planted range from Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Verdelho, Durif, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon.
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52 MOO 9, Payayen Pansuk-Kudkla Street, Pak Chong
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Photo from Website
Hua Hin.
Monsoon Wines
Monsoon Wines | The closeness to the sea makes the nights cooler with fresh breeze coming from the hills, whilst the sandy and loamy soil is enriched with shells and fossils giving minerality and freshness to the wines. Signature grapes planted are Chenin Blanc, Columbard, Merlot, Dornfelder and Syrah. Their sparkling wine is made from 100% Columbard.
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1 Moo 9 Baankhok Chang Patana, Hua Hin
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Tipples and Cocktails.
A vibrant tipple scene in Bangkok. Here are some of our must-visits.
Iron Balls Gin Distillery
Iron Balls Gin Distillery | Made in Thailand Gin with 2 Nautical bar designed by Ashley Sutton, hidden in the centre of Bangkok. Brand ambassador Carson Quinn with Bartender Ryan.
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G/F, Park Lane Ekkamai, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana
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Photo from Instagram/ironballsekkamai
Lennon's Rosewood
Lennon's | Located in Rosewood Bangkok. Lennon's is a speakeasy of sorts with over 6000 Vinyl collections that you can play and experience. Say Ciao to Filippo and his team at Lennon's.
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1041/38 Phloen Chit Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini
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www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/bangkok/dining/lennons
Photo from Facebook/rosewoodbangkok
Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar
Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar | Located in 100 Mahaseth, Ma-Ha-Ni-Yom is rated World Best Bar No 19, serving Cow Cocktails that features beef fat, clarified milk and even blue cheese. that you can play and experience. Tip, enter through a car park.
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2nd floor, 104 Maha Set Rd, Si Phraya, Bang Rak
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www.instagram.com/mahaniyom.cocktailbar/
Photo from Facebook/mahaniyom.cocktailbar
Curated.
Sariya is from Bangkok.
She is a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador, a Wine Educator and a MW Student. @crusariya​​
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Ishan is based in Sydney.
He is a Sommelier. @ishan.kaplish
Matthieu is based in Paris.
He works as Chef de Cabine PNC. He is also an onboard Sommelier.
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JJ is based in Sydney.
He works as a Business First Cabin Crew and as a Sommelier and teaches hospitality.