5
Avery Jing -
3 months ago
A rooftop bar at 6/F floor of ChingCha hostel overlooking the city hall square, enjoying spetacular Sao Ching Cha, Wat Suthat, City Hall and sunset old own view. No lift, and climb up 6 staircases decorated with witty taglines to keep you motivated.
Food and drinks are tasty with reasonable price. Lot of beer, cocktail and mocktail options with many local and western food as good pairing. Enjoy a Tomyum pot, or fish and chips chilling with your drink, at the old town roof, very relaxing.
Among great view and other things, I particularly like these fun fact or details that I can feel the owner is thoughtful and creative:
- Handwritten and drawn "road map" menu guiding you what food to pair with what drinks.
- The logo design has great cultural concept in the sense that the point on "i" of "swing" looks like a Thai auspicious marking on building, and "BAR" was extended apparently aspired by the shape of the famous landmark nearby, Sao Ching Cha (Big Swing). Letter A features the Big Swing itself.
- Probably no second bar can enjoy so many views of famous temples in old town. Don't miss the view at the back of the bar, aka Golden Mountain and Phrasa Loha.
- There are many good restaurants nearby, such as near City Hall, Phratu Pee intersection, just 3-5 min walks. A good place for a sunset or after meal drink!
- There are 2 floors of the bar itself to enjoy different tier of views. It's outdoor but usually breezy, and there's enough fans supply to keep you cool outdoor. Staff are very attentive and patient to look after guests at both floors.