Wong's Place

Bar · Suan Lumphini

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"A Classic Dive Bar That's Still the Place to Party The undisputed king of Bangkok dive bars, Wong’s Place has a character of its own. It’s hard to describe exactly why you should go to this hole-in-the-wall institution near Lumphini Park. The furniture has seen better days, the toilets are nobody’s idea of a treat, and the service ranges from eccentric to downright surly. The fact that it is now one of the few venues in the city that remains open until the wee hours might explain its popularity. But really, it’s the fact that—for all its faults—the bar retains an unpretentious “up-for-it” vibe that is largely missing from more refined places. On quiet nights, there’s not a lot to recommend it, but visit on weekends and there’s a good chance you’ll fall under its beguiling spell."

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27/3 Soi Sribamphen Rama 4 Road (near Malaysia Hotel Yannawa, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120, Thailand Get directions

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