Sit n’ Sip: 5 Bangkok Beer Gardens You and Your Friends Should Be At This Winter
It’s that time of the year again, when no matter where you look, a beer garden is just in sight. Some say it’s because of the colder weather that makes people want to come out and have a good time, while others say it’s just the festive season and the New Year’s celebrations are just around the corner. Organizers of all sorts arrange to have their brands placed near shopping malls and open spaces in and out of town for people to bring their friends for a good time. However, the sheer volume of these beer gardens can be overwhelming, as there are only so many free days in December and we want to use them wisely.
Here are 5 beer gardens not listed in any particular order that we’d like to recommend to you and your friends to check out before the end of this year.
Federbräu — Red Feather Club
Federbräu wants you to have a “perfekt” (perfect) end-of-year “Red Feather Club” experience with an exclusive atmosphere and excellent food and beverages. Being a premium German-style single malt beer, they Federbräu has decided to pair up with Bei Otto restaurant to bring you to complete German experience with menu items such as the German Schnitzel and Coachman’s Beer Pork Goulash.
While there’s quite a long line-up of quality live indie bands and jazz stars taking part in both locations, the list of big-name artists set to perform includes ETC. (Dec. 19 at Central World), Two Popetorn (Dec. 19 at Sathorn Square), Be Peerapat (Dec. 20 at Central World), Atom Chanagun (Dec. 22 at Sathorn Square), New Jiew (Dec. 23 at Central World), Wan Thanakrit (Dec. 25 at Central World), 25 Hours (Dec. 25 at Sathorn Square), Oat Pramote (Dec. 26 at Sathorn Square), Peck Palitchoke (Dec. 27 at Central World), Pop Pongkool (Dec. 29 at Central World), Ae Jirakorn (Dec. 30 at Central World), and Lipta (Dec. 31 at Central World)
Dates: 1 - 31 December 2017
Chang - Sensory Trails
As other gardens want to end the year perfectly, Chang has decided to stay with us across the new year celebrations well into the year 2018. As you walk into the spacious venue, you will meet with a stylish atmosphere of an art installation decor. There is plenty of Chang beer for everyone, delicious grubs, and a mind-boggling list of popular artists, such as Room39 and Tattoo Colour, that will make you want to come and enjoy the nice and cool weather.
Chef Ton Thitid
And for those who love eating more than anything, Chef Ton, owner of Le Du (#37 Asia’s Best Restaurants 2017) and Baan (recommended by Michelin Guide Bangkok 2018) will be rolling out a special menu “Taste of Celebration” for a selected few lucky individuals.
Date: 18 December 2017 - 7 January 2018
Heineken - Open Your Celebration 2017
Heineken is capping off its “Heineken® Open Your Celebration 2017” campaign with the return of the award-winning multi-sensory exhibition earlier this year. Unlike your usual beer gardens, this is your chance to experience visual and sensory delights both at once and discover the timeless heritage and innovations behind the brand Heineken.
Behind the Star Experience
Take part in the five dazzling exhibitions made with state-of-the-art technologies as follows:
1. HERITAGE TIME MACHINE:
Relive Heineken’s 144-year history, brought to life with stunning motion graphics.
2. INTERACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Experience Heineken’s natural ingredients in ways beyond your imagination.
3. 360° BREWING ADVENTURE:
Delve into a surreal simulation of our horizontal brewing tanks.
4. GLOBAL VR JOURNEY:
Take the thrill ride through Heineken’s bottling process and distribution from the brewery to the world.
5. STAR SERVE EXPERIENCE:
Master the art of the perfect Heineken® Star Serve like a true expert.
The best part of all this fun and excitement? It’s free of charge! After you are done playing, don’t forget to grab a seat with your friends in the beer garden zone. Enjoy live music on stage and quench your thirst with a glass of extra cold Heineken (served at -2℃) and fill your tummies with both Thai and western food from several restaurants, ensuring a special evening.
Dates: 1 - 31 December 2017
San Miguel
San Miguel emphasizes on the word “friends” this year. With the title like “Friends Fun Fiesta” and events throughout the year that focuses on the theme of friendship like “Pic Your Friends”, they’re capping off the year by creating a place for you and your best buddies to have a good time. In the cozy space in front of one of the largest malls in Bangkok, there’s plenty of classic Thai bites and an endless supply of cold beer for you to share #JustBetweenFriends
Friends Fun Fiesta
San Miguel is keeping it simple this year by pairing good food and great drinks with just the right amount of excellent music. The artist line-up for this event includes 25 Hours (December 19), Stamp (December 21), Mild (December 26), and Pop Pongkool (December 28)
Dates: 1 - 31 December 2017
Wishbeer Garden
Opening right in time for the beer garden season, Wishbeer, known for its extensive collection of local and imported craft beers and ciders for delivery and at the cozy home bar on Sukhumvit 67, presents a pop-up craft beer garden just across the river in Thonburi. Conveniently located in the area which belongs to Vue shopping mall, parking is not a problem, or if you’d like to take the train, BTS Krung Thon Buri is just a few minutes away.
At the spacious, outdoor garden setting and under the ceiling of fairy lights, you will find over 10 taps and 300 craft beers of your choosing. With the drinks situation sorted, you can also find your munchies from some of the food trucks available on site, or simply have your fill from dinner in the shopping mall then just walk out to the garden and have a good time.
Dates: 11 November 2017 - 31 January 2018