
The Authors' Lounge
Khanna Yao, Bangkok
Bar in Bangkok, Thailand
Why go
Book The Authors' Lounge for a formal Bangkok afternoon tea where the room is the main value driver. It suits dates, quiet catch-ups, and return visitors who want heritage-hotel atmosphere over cocktail-bar energy; skip it if you want a late-night or casual drinks stop.
About The Authors' Lounge
The Authors' Lounge is a Bangkok venue with a direct profile: it is listed at $60 per person, keeps daily hours from 12–6 PM, and has a smart casual dress code. Those three details are the firm planning points, and they are useful precisely because they set clear expectations before you commit. Beyond those practical facts, specific claims about menu format, service style, décor, hotel context, drinks, or awards are not confirmed here, so this guide keeps the recommendation narrow and planning-focused rather than stretching beyond what is known.
Use The Authors' Lounge when the timing and tone fit the occasion. The daily midday-to-early-evening schedule makes it a daytime plan rather than a late-night stop, and the smart casual dress code points to a more polished visit than a casual drop-in. The $60 per person price is the clearest planning anchor, especially if you are comparing it with other Bangkok options and need a simple per-person estimate before deciding whether it suits the day.
Book it for a polished daytime plan, not for extras
The safest read is practical: The Authors' Lounge is a Bangkok option for a composed daytime visit within its 12–6 PM hours. That makes the decision less about chasing a long list of features and more about matching the venue to a particular window in the day. This page does not verify a specific cuisine, menu structure, beverage program, room layout, entertainment, or special service format, so those details should be checked directly before building an occasion around them.
Smart casual dress is confirmed, so plan accordingly. In practice, that means treating the visit with a little more intention than an unplanned walk-in meal or a very relaxed afternoon stop. If the visit depends on dietary needs, a particular menu, a private-room setup, take-out, delivery, or a specific style of service, confirm those points with the venue in advance rather than assuming they are available. The same caution applies if you are coordinating with a group, arranging a timed meet-up, or trying to fit the stop between other Bangkok plans; the confirmed information is enough to frame the visit, but not enough to fill in every operational detail.
The practical read: daily hours, fixed planning window, smart casual dress
The Authors' Lounge runs daily from 12–6 PM: Monday through Sunday, 12–6 PM. That schedule makes it well suited to an afternoon plan in Bangkok, not a dinner or late-evening itinerary. It also gives the venue a relatively defined role in the day: something to place after a morning plan or before an evening plan, rather than something to leave open-ended late into the night. The price is $60 per person, and the dress code is smart casual.
For broader planning around the city, pair this page with Our full Bangkok restaurants guide, Our full Bangkok hotels guide, Our full Bangkok bars guide, Our full Bangkok wineries guide, and Our full Bangkok experiences guide. If the day shifts toward other dining or nightlife plans, compare options generically across Bangkok rather than assuming The Authors' Lounge is designed for every type of outing. The best use of this listing is as a concise checkpoint: price, hours, and dress code are clear, while anything more specific should be before you make it the centerpiece of an itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- 48 Oriental Ave, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- mandarinoriental.com/bangkok/chao-phraya-river/fine-dining/tea-rooms/authors-lounge?htl=MOBKK&kw=MOBKK_authors&eng=google&src=local
- Phone
- +66 2 659 9000
Venue details
Ambiance
A serene, white‑washed lounge with turn‑of‑the‑century wicker furniture, hand‑painted fabrics, and framed photos of famous writers, filled with filtered daylight and soft live piano or guitar, creating a quiet, old‑world salon feel.
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Vibe
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Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by 10pm
- Music
- Soft Live Piano and Light Classical Salon Music
- Live Music
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 48 Oriental Ave, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Planning details
Location
48 Oriental Ave, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Mandarin Bar, Notable alternative
- The Oriental Spa Garden Bar, Notable alternative
- The Oriental Spa Pool Bar, Notable alternative
- The Bamboo Bar, Notable alternative
- Bamboo Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares with nearby hotel bars
The Authors' Lounge is the practical pick when comfort and conversation matter more than a drinks-led night. Against The Bamboo Bar and Bamboo Bar, it reads quieter and easier to fit into a repeat Bangkok itinerary; those two are stronger choices when the bar itself is the destination.
The Mandarin Bar is the better cross-shop for a classic hotel-bar mood, while The Oriental Spa Garden Bar and The Oriental Spa Pool Bar make more sense for guests prioritizing outdoor or resort-style atmosphere. For value per round, The Authors' Lounge is easiest to justify when the setting is part of the plan, not when the only goal is the lowest-cost drink.
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Compare The Authors' Lounge
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Authors' Lounge | Bangkok | No published awards |
| The Mandarin Bar | Bangkok | No published awards |
| The Oriental Spa Garden Bar | Bangkok | No published awards |
| The Oriental Spa Pool Bar | Bangkok | No published awards |
| The Bamboo Bar | Bangkok | No published awards |
| Bamboo Bar | Bangkok | No published awards |
How The Authors' Lounge Bangkok compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at The Authors' Lounge?
What is confirmed is that The Authors' Lounge is in Bangkok, is listed at $60 per person, operates daily from 12–6 PM, and has a smart casual dress code.
Does The Authors' Lounge have happy hour deals?
The confirmed schedule is 12–6 PM every day, so check directly with The Authors' Lounge for any current offers before planning around them.
Is The Authors' Lounge good for groups?
It may work for a group if the timing, $60 per person price, and smart casual dress code suit the occasion.
Do I need a reservation at The Authors' Lounge?
Because the confirmed hours are 12–6 PM daily, it is sensible to check availability directly with The Authors' Lounge for the date and time you want.
Is The Authors' Lounge good for a date?
It can be a fit for a daytime date if the daily 12–6 PM schedule, $60 per person price, and smart casual dress code match the mood you want.
Is The Authors' Lounge worth the prices?
The price is $60 per person. Whether it is worth it depends on what you expect from the visit, so confirm the current menu, service details, and any special requirements directly with The Authors' Lounge before deciding.















