Sala Saneha
Photograph: Sala Saneha | Bar Thaitest in bangkok

Sala Saneha

  • Bars | Café bars
  • Silom
Paikapai
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Time Out says

What is it? A 70 year old building in soi Decho, Silom, housing a wine bar, restaurant, small cinema and bookstore, all under one roof. 

Why we love it: They've done a brilliant job preserving the original character of the building. Walls, windows, doors and even old rooms remain intact, with a vintage safe cleverly repurposed into wine storage. Work through a wine list that runs to over 2,000 bottles, then sink into indie flicks or classic Thai cinema in a room that feels more 'jazz bar' than 'screening room'. With just 25 mismatched seats to choose from, we couldn't help but take a peek. The small cinema is romantic, screening new films each week. They're developing a proper bookstore corner soon as well, which should round things out nicely. Between the wine selection, the films and the promise of shelves full of books, Sala Saneh is the sort of neighbourhood hangout you simply can't help coming back to.

Time Out tip: Film screenings focus on Thai classics but usually come with English subtitles, making them accessible for both locals and international visitors.

Soi Decho. Open Thu-Mon, 6pm-midnight. Closed Tue-Wed

Details

Address
9/1 Decho Rd, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak
Bangkok
10500
Opening hours:
Open Thu-Mon, 6pm-midnight. Closed Tue-Wed

What’s on

Sala Saneha pairs film and food with Pen-ek Ratanaruang

Dinner events are common enough in Bangkok, but few come with a film screening and the director seated at the same table. On July 8, Sala Saneha will host a special evening built around Morte Cucina, the latest film from acclaimed Thai filmmaker Pen-ek Ratanaruang. Guests can watch the film before sitting down to a shared Thai meal inspired by its stories and dishes. The evening also includes a conversation with the director, offering a rare chance to discuss the film with Pen-ek Ratanaruang over a samrub-style dinner. For anyone interested in cinema, food or both, it's one of the more unusual events on the calendar this month. July 8, from 6pm. B2,000 for dinner and discussion; B2,500 for film, dinner and discussion. Sala Saneha
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