Vesper

Top choice in Bangkok


This deceptively classic-feeling bar-restaurant is one of the most popular watering holes in Bangkok's business district. As the name unequivocally suggests, the emphasis here is on cocktails, including several revived classics and mixed drinks mellowed by ageing for six weeks in white-oak barrels. Call ahead for a table if you're planning to visit over the weekend.


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