Burbrit Craft Beer @Sukhumvit 22, Bangkok

The establishment features a rotating selection of guest taps alongside its permanent list. During this visit, VANA Brewing Company was featured with two notable options: a Honey Lager (5% ABV) brewed with Thai Longan flower honey, and a Mango & Passion Fruit Wheat (5% ABV) made with Nam Dok Mai mango. The wheat ale is smooth and fruit-forward, serving as a decent refreshment, though it might lack the complexity sought by traditionalists. Standard local options like Singha are also available. One should, however, be prepared for a few logistical and financial eccentricities: • Menu Management: The "available" selection appears to be a moving target. Several listed beers, such as the Rangoon Blonde, were out of stock, and the physical menu was heavily adorned with stickers to cover unavailable items—a somewhat unrefined approach for a specialist bar. • Fiscal Considerations: The pricing is remarkably ambitious. A 330ml serving is listed between 240 and 330 THB. Crucially, these are "plus-plus" prices, meaning a 10% service charge and 7% VAT are added at the finish line. A single small beer can thus cost upwards of $12.30 USD (approx. 386 THB), which comfortably exceeds prices in most Western European capitals. • Ambience: On a more positive note, the large outdoor courtyard is a functional space. The large projector screening sports makes it a suitable venue for group gatherings, provided one doesn't mind the premium attached to the bill.

a month ago

is a cool spot for craft beer lovers in Bangkok, offering a really great selection of their own brews. The atmosphere is nice, and it’s conveniently located. However, the experience was significantly let down by the very slow service. Waiting times were long for both the drinks and the food, which really disrupted the flow of the evening. It took much longer than expected to get the initial order placed, and follow-up drinks were also slow to arrive. The kitchen seemed to be struggling too, as the food delivery was quite delayed. If you are just looking for great beer and have plenty of time to spare, this place is fine. But the service needs a major overhaul to match the quality of their craft beer and earn a higher rating.

4 months ago