January 8, 2009 | Bangkok
Issue #269: Why I Exercise

Sukhumvit Soi 33

Sukhumvit Soi 33

September 5th, 2008

We explore the mouth of Soi 33. Venturing any further will take you into the cocktail bar zone. Enter at your own risk.

02-261-0238/9. Open daily 9-1am.
Head to the basement to visit this sizeable British-themed pub on a Wed for their strong cocktails and micro brewed beers. Take advantage of their all-night buy-one-get-one free promotion while devouring British classics like bangers and mash and enjoying the in-house band crank out some all-time favorites.

Coyote on Sukhumvit

02-662-3838. Open daily 11am-midnight.
If you feel the need to be transported to colorful Mexico, head to Coyote for a taste of the Yucatan. You’ll get the grub and margs—ladies, enjoy a free flow deal on Thursdays from 6-8pm.

Lobby Lounge/Coco’s Cafe

02-610-0111. Open daily 8-1am.
Head to the Novotel’s cocktail lounge for happy hour, between 5-8pm, for a 2-for-1 deal on their potent monthly cocktail selection. Meanwhile, Coco’s Café brings a taste of India with their new in-house band from 8-11:30pm, daily.

Powelley’s Sports Bar

02-662-2824. Open daily 4pm-late.
Formerly known as CK’s, this long and narrow bar coughs up a few good deals on beer everyday. They usually have sports playing on their screens on the bottom floor. Upstairs are the pool tables. Just a warning: it can get pretty congested in there.

Bacchus

02-662-2810. Open daily 5pm-late.
Before you ask, no, this isn’t a franchise of the wine bar in Soi Ruamrudee. In fact, it’s nothing like it. This bar, like many others in the area, is all about sports, pool beer and lots of farangs. Seat yourselves on their patio to watch the entertainment unfold on the streets.

Tenderloins Sports Bar & Steak House

02-258-4529. Open daily 11-1am.
The name pretty much spells it out. You get all your meaty favorites fresh off the grill plus a fully equipped bar with different deals every day. Head there between 4-7pm for their happy hour—Heineken and Tiger are B69/pint while cocktails are buy-one-get-one free. You also get wireless internet.

The Office Bar & Grill

02-662-1936. Open daily Mon-Thu 3:30pm-late, Fri-Sun noon-late.
This cavernous place is a sports lovers paradise with countless screens dotted throughout the main room. Off to one side, you’ll find pool tables. Scantily clad waitresses perhaps explain the high percentage of men that frequent this joint, that, plus the hearty international menu and the all day B75 Heineken draft.

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