While we admit this is more club than restaurant you can still enjoy some interesting dishes at this popular nightlife spot. The vibe here is chic yet homey, thanks to the six zones that accommodate all sorts of needs. The Outdoor Terrace is great for relaxing on sofa beds, while the Bed Room suits those who want privacy and the VIP-celeb-feeling. In your comfort zone, enjoy fusion dishes like the spicy pork stew soup and sea bass with thai herbs.
The buzz: The old Groove in the building-gone-wrong, Liberty, has moved to a better location. This home away from home is just a chill place to rub shoulders and dance the night away to Bangkok’s up-and-coming bands.
The décor: Think industrialist Modernism (outside) meets retro pop (inside). The shareholders, which consist of some engineers and architects had a go at the place and in the end came out with the interesting concept of a homey ambience in a barebones structure of bare concrete and iron framework. The “living room” is lounge with different comfy chairs and couches. The second floor, which is a wrap-around balcony, has a pool table, smoking balcony, VIP “bedroom” lounge (think comfy couches) and a dessert parlor selling iberry ice cream and Visage cakes. Outside, chill in the fengshui-styled garden and pond. With so many different nooks and crannies to choose from, everyone can find their space.
The music: Thai bands like Slur, The Mousses and Jetset’er have played here. Interlaced with the live, they have their “upbeat” sessions of hip hop and rock on the discs.
The crowd: Young professionals 25 and up. Mainly a Thai crowd, but some foreigners in the know also frequent this watering hole.
The price: Red Label bottles are B1,000-B1,200, Black is 1,500 and Smirnoff is B1,300. Mixers including Pepsi and soda are B50 each. Cocktails are around B200.
Why you’ll come back: Because Jet and Nang Len are way too crowded.
