Ku Bar
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About
Hidden above an old printing house, this is the kind of cocktail bar that feels quietly distinctive from the moment you walk in. Much of the building has been left in its original state, with raw concrete, iron grating, and a marble bar that gives the room real character. The drinks are a big part of the appeal, with a menu that changes regularly and draws on local herbs, produce, and savory ingredients in smart, original ways. Even with its speakeasy feel, the mood stays relaxed rather than formal. It is a strong choice for anyone who wants serious cocktails in a setting that feels unmistakably Bangkok.
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This list does not claim to be up to date, complete or correct. The drinks and prices on the bar’s own menu are authoritative.
Banana spirit, Dried banana, Mace, Bael tea, Homemade cacao bitters, Clarified Greek yogurt
Issan rum, Smoked coconut, Coconut water, Palm sugar, Sunflower seed, Almond, Coriander
Frozen
Burnt corn distillate, Homemade bamboo leaf liqueur, Ancho Reyes, Mezcal
Gin, Dry Vermouth, Lime, Soda, Olive Brine, Smoked Pickle
A cross between a gin fizz and dirty martini. We created this cocktail for One&Only Reethi Rah in 2018, imagining a martini that could be enjoyed on the beach.
Charred Pandan, Hojicha, Cold Brewed Coffee, Brown Sugar, Gin, Angostura Bitters
A variation of 'Pandan' added to the menu in 2018, inspired by Thai sweets commonly wrapped in banana leaves and grilled over charcoal.
Homemade tonic with 11 herbs & spices, Spanish gin
Watermelon, Iribancha tea, Gin, Homemade tonic, Clarified milk, Soda
Fresh Pandan, Coconut Water, Palm Nectar, Gin, Matcha
Inspired by Shingo Gokan's award-winning 'Speak Low' cocktail. 'Pandan' has remained a staple on our menu since opening in 2017.
Local rice spirit, Thai plum, Sugar
Aged 3 years
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