MUST Wine Bar
Watthana Khwaeng, Bangkok
Bar in Bangkok, Thailand
Book with PearlWhy go
MUST Wine Bar is worth booking when the night should revolve around wine rather than cocktails. Its Star Wine List recognition gives it credibility for drinkers choosing carefully in Bangkok, the Thong Lo setting makes it a practical date or small-group stop. Skip it if the priority is a loud party room or a fully documented dinner destination.
About MUST Wine Bar
MUST Wine Bar is a Bangkok venue with useful planning details: it has a smart-casual dress code, it is open Tuesday through Sunday from 2–11 PM, it is closed Monday, it has Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
Check the venue's own current information before going if you need details on food, seating, service style, reservations, or other policies.
Choose this when the confirmed basics fit your plan
MUST Wine Bar is best framed as a Bangkok option with clear hours: 2–11 PM from Tuesday to Sunday, with Monday closed. That makes it possible to plan an afternoon, early-evening, or later-evening visit within the stated window.
The smart-casual dress code is also confirmed, so plan attire accordingly. Beyond that, avoid assuming specific service details, menu formats, booking rules, or group arrangements unless you have checked directly with the venue.
Plan conservatively and check the venue's official channels before going, especially if you need current booking rules, food details, accessibility information, or space for a larger group.
Use it as one stop in a wider Bangkok plan
For a wider city shortlist, start with our full Bangkok bars guide, then decide what kind of Bangkok bar experience best fits the night. If the evening is part of a broader trip, pair the bar research with our full Bangkok restaurants guide and our full Bangkok hotels guide.
If you want to compare different Bangkok bar styles, names such as Backstage Cocktail Club, Dry Wave Cocktail Studio, Ombra Modern Tavern, Rabbit Hole, Swirl can help frame the decision. MUST Wine Bar is another Bangkok option to consider when its hours, dress code, Star Wine List recognition match what you need.
Planning details
- Location
- 2nd floor SODALITY 263 Thong Lo 13, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- Website
- instagram.com/must.winebar
- Phone
- +66 92 599 8919
The take
The Take
The Vibe
MUST Wine Bar presents itself as a deliberate, conversation-first wine destination in Thong Lo. It occupies the second floor of SODALITY and favors the wine list over visual theatrics, so the room is calibrated for quieter, more focused evenings rather than loud, high-energy nightlife. Recognition from Star Wine List underscores the seriousness of the program and gives the place a measured, sophisticated air: this is a spot where the list leads and the setting supports lingering, thoughtful drinking among a well-traveled local and expat clientele.
Best For
MUST is best for intimate, wine-centric outings where the bottle — not the spectacle — is the point of the evening. Its conversation-friendly layout and award-recognized list make it a natural choice for date nights and relaxed after-work catch-ups, and it suits guests who want to explore a deeper wine selection rather than chase cocktails or rooftop views. The neighborhood’s resident expat and internationally minded local crowd mean evenings here skew toward knowledgeable drinkers and those who appreciate a serious wine program.
Ordering Tips
Let the wine list guide your choices: the venue’s Star Wine List recognition signals a deep, carefully curated selection, so prioritize exploration of the list itself. Approach the visit with time to linger and discuss bottles rather than treating it as a quick stop; the room’s focus on conversation rewards more deliberate tasting. If you’re looking to learn, focus on distinctive producers or regions called out on the list — the program’s international standard suggests there are interesting discoveries to be made among its selections.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and relaxed atmosphere with pleasant music, clean and spacious setting ideal for chilling with friends over wine.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Pleasant Background Music
Planning details
Location
2nd floor SODALITY 263 Thong Lo 13, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Dry Wave Cocktail Studio, Notable alternative
- Ombra Modern Tavern, Notable alternative
- Swirl, Notable alternative
- Backstage Cocktail Club, Notable alternative
- Rabbit Hole, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Bangkok
Dry Wave Cocktail Studio, Backstage Cocktail Club, Rabbit Hole are stronger fits when the night is about cocktails, technique, bar energy. MUST Wine Bar is the better choice when the group wants wine to drive the decision and does not need a high-drama cocktail format.
Swirl is the closest comparison for wine-minded drinkers, so cross-shop that first if MUST Wine Bar is not the right fit or if the group wants another wine-focused option. Ombra Modern Tavern is the safer alternative when food and tavern-style flexibility matter more than a dedicated wine-bar brief.
For booking ease, MUST Wine Bar is the low-friction pick in this set. For ambiance, choose it for a calmer Thong Lo wine night, Rabbit Hole or Backstage Cocktail Club for a more cocktail-led room, Dry Wave Cocktail Studio for a more technique-driven stop, Ombra Modern Tavern when the plan needs drinks plus a broader dining shape.
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Compare MUST Wine Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| MUST Wine Bar | Bangkok | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Dry Wave Cocktail Studio | Bangkok | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #1292025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #52025 World's 50 Best Bars · #88Tatler Best Bars Asia-Pacific 20252024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #98 |
| Ombra Modern Tavern | Bangkok | No published awards |
| Swirl | Bangkok | No published awards |
| Backstage Cocktail Club | Bangkok | No published awards |
| Rabbit Hole | Bangkok | 2020 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #312019 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #34 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MUST Wine Bar good for groups?
Is MUST Wine Bar good for a date?
It may be a fit if the basics match your plan. MUST Wine Bar is in Bangkok, has a smart-casual dress code, is open Tue–Sun from 2–11 PM, is closed Monday, has Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
