Chenin
Khlong Toei Nuae, Bangkok
Bar in Bangkok, Thailand
Book with PearlWhy go
Chenin is a practical Sukhumvit 31 pick for a wine-first date night, especially if the plan needs an easy booking rather than a high-pressure reservation. Star Wine List recognition gives the wine program credibility; choose it for a focused two-person evening, not for a large group dinner or a cocktail-heavy Bangkok crawl.
About Chenin
Chenin is a Bangkok venue with evening hours through the week and earlier opening on weekends. It is recognized by Star Wine List (2026), lists a smart casual dress code, closes at 12 AM every day.
Use those facts to set expectations carefully. Chenin is a Bangkok option with late daily closing and recognition, but details on cuisine, chef, seating style, menu format, pricing, or a specific street address are not specified.
Book it for a Bangkok night with late hours
The strongest reason to keep Chenin on a shortlist is its schedule. It opens from 5 PM to 12 AM on Monday through Friday, from 11 AM to 12 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Star Wine List recognition adds a trust signal, while the smart casual dress code gives a useful planning cue. If the night needs a broader Bangkok crawl, use our full Bangkok bars guide; if the plan starts with dinner, our full Bangkok restaurants guide is the better first filter.
Do not overread the public facts. Information on reservation difficulty, seating count, service format, food style, or prices is not available. Plan around the opening hours and dress code, check directly with the venue for anything more specific before building the night around it.
Use it as a Bangkok option, then build the night around the mood
If the evening needs a hotel before or after, scan our full Bangkok hotels guide. For other Bangkok drinking or dining plans, compare Chenin with named options such as Baan Borneo Club, Colette Bar, Funkytown, The Mooon, or Vilah, confirming details for your date and time.
First-timers should treat Chenin as a focused, fact-light choice: it offers a Bangkok location, Star Wine List recognition, smart casual dress, late daily closing. For anything beyond that, including food, pricing, table size, or special services, confirm directly before locking the wider itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- 1st floor, 29/4 Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- Website
- cheninbkk.com
- Phone
- +66 65 424 6225
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chenin presents itself as a focused, neighbourhood wine bar on Sukhumvit 31, occupying the ground floor of a shophouse-style building. It reads less like a tourist destination and more like a local institution that accrues reputation through repeat visits and word of mouth. The programme leans heavily on a curated wine list and trained sommeliers, a combination that elevates the room into a sophisticated yet approachable setting. Rather than chasing the flashier riverside or rooftop scenes, Chenin cultivates a quietly confident identity grounded in serious curation and an intimate, residential feel.
Best For
This is a place to come when you want a wine-first evening with a quiet, neighbourhood atmosphere. It suits couples on date night, after-work drinks for young professionals, and small groups who appreciate a well-curated list and knowledgeable service. The Star Wine List recognition signals depth and thoughtful selection, so visitors who value provenance and variety get the most out of a visit. Chenin is not presented as a high-visibility nightlife anchor, but as a repeatable, reliable local destination for considered drinking.
Ordering Tips
Lean on the staff and the wine list: the venue’s Star Wine List award and the presence of trained sommeliers are the clearest cues about what to expect. Ask for recommendations based on what you like rather than specific labels, and let service suggest food pairings or by-the-glass options if you’re not ready to commit to a bottle. Because the programme is curated and focused, trust the list to surface interesting regional or stylistic choices you might not discover elsewhere; treat the visit as a chance to explore considered selections rather than a broad, generic list.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, stylish, and chic with a global vibe, though can be quite noisy on the second floor.
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Vibe
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Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
Planning details
Location
1st floor, 29/4 Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Good alternatives if this does not fit the night
Try Vilah if the evening needs a more occasion-led bar choice. Try Funkytown if the group wants higher energy instead of a wine-led date format.
Bar context
How Chenin compares in Bangkok
Choose Chenin when wine is the center of the plan and the booking needs to stay low-stress. Compared with The Mooon and Colette Bar, it reads as the safer call for a two-person Sukhumvit evening where conversation matters more than a scene-driven room.
Vilah and Baan Borneo Club are better cross-shops if the night needs a stronger sense of occasion or a more distinctive room. Chenin is the more practical choice when location and wine focus carry the decision.
If the group wants a livelier Bangkok bar mood, Funkytown is the cleaner alternative. For a date, Chenin is easier to justify: less dependent on a party atmosphere, more useful when the evening is built around talking over a bottle or a few glasses.
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Compare Chenin
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Chenin | Bangkok | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| The Mooon | Bangkok | No published awards |
| Colette Bar | Bangkok | No published awards |
| Vilah | Bangkok | No published awards |
| Baan Borneo Club | Bangkok | No published awards |
| Funkytown | Bangkok | No published awards |
How Chenin Bangkok compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chenin have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not specified. Plan around the Bangkok location, hours, smart casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition, check directly with Chenin if outdoor seating is important.
What's the best time to go to Chenin?
Chenin is open 5 PM to 12 AM from Monday to Friday, 11 AM to 12 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Choose a time within those windows and confirm directly with the venue for current availability.
Is Chenin open late?
Yes. Chenin is open until 12 AM every day.
Is the food good at Chenin?
Cuisine, dishes, menu format, or food quality are not specified. Chenin's clearest recognition is Star Wine List (2026), so check directly with Chenin if food is central to your plan.
Is Chenin good for a date?
It may work for a Bangkok evening plan if the hours and smart casual dress code fit what you want. Seating style, ambience, pricing, or service format are not specified, so confirm directly if those details matter.
Is Chenin good for groups?
Group capacity, seating count, or booking difficulty are not specified. If you are planning for a group, contact Chenin directly before choosing it over another option such as Colette Bar, The Mooon, Funkytown, Baan Borneo Club, or Vilah.
Does Chenin have happy hour deals?
Happy hour deals are not listed. Do not plan on a discount-led visit unless Chenin confirms an offer directly.
