Rich Akers
Google
Okay, so this is a review of a cocktail bar from a guy who's currently not drinking alcohol, so take this all with a pinch of salt - and a dash of bitters.
Hot take, but I think most mocktails are basically the cocktails they're copying but like, 20% less good. That's certainly not the case here.
Located in hip Soi Nana of Bangkok's Chinatown, it's a tight but slickly appointed space that takes it up a couple of notches from the bohemian vibe of neighbouring hotspots. Despite the massive fiberglass shark hanging from the ceiling, the mixology concept is based on honey, with each page of the drinks menu featuring cocktails made with different types of wild honey, all locally sourced in Thailand.
And for those who are current enjoying Boozy Bangkok from the somewhat limited comfort of the wagon (c'est moi) there's also a page with non-alcoholic cocktails made from a varied selection of those honeys.
Of the 6-7 mocktail / cocktails on offer, we tried 3 of them. And it's absolutely no hyperbole to say that each one of them absolutely knocked our socks off. Blew our ears back. Punched us right in our faces and came back for more. Tart, sweet, crisp, smooth - all amped up to 11.
In general, Bangkok is becoming much for accessible for the non-drinkers among us, from zero alc beers in bars and restaurants, to the slowly expanding mocktail sections in mixology drinks lists. FOr my mileage, the nicer places do better than the hole in the walls, but it's looking up, hang-over free. But Asia Today is leading the pack by a mile.
Also, there seems to be a friendly rivalry with other top hipster bar Teens of Thailand, but I guess they're cousin bars? In any case, both have certainly done their part to put the Bangkok Mixology Scene - and Soi Nana in particular - on the map.
Finally, for the drinkers - the rest of the drinks looked amazing. And for any bees reading this, they sell the honey too.