El Chiringuito

What is it? El Chiringuito is a simple, friendly bar built around traditional Spanish tapas and drinks. The space preserves the original structure of the building, decorated with vintage bits like glass jars, antique picture frames and old wooden tables and chairs that give it a proper sense of charm and nostalgia.

Why we love it: The menu keeps things Spanish. Get stuck with the tortilla de patatas, a Spanish omelette made with caramelised onion, or the salmorejo, a thick tomato soup topped with boiled egg and ham. Don't even think about leaving without sampling their sangria or the signature gin xoriguer. More recently, El Chiringuito has also opened as a guesthouse for travellers, presumably so you can drink yourself silly and not worry about getting home. All four rooms have been newly renovated with a more modern touch following Victor's vision, whilst still keeping the original Chinese-style wooden doors and windows intact. So if you fancy staying over after a few too many gin tonics, you've got options.

Time Out tip: The tortilla de patatas often gets heralded as the best Spanish omelette in Bangkok, and it sells out fast. Order it the moment you sit down or risk missing out entirely.

Soi Nana. Open Thu-Sun, 6pm-midnight. Closed Mon-Wed.