Thailand: Bangkok: Where to Eat: Cocktails: Bamboo Bar

Bamboo Bar

You all but expect to come across Joseph Conrad or Graham Greene nursing a whiskey at the venerable, but fun, Bamboo Bar in the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, which features leopard- and tiger-print fabrics and an array of potted greenery. It’s not memorable enough to warrant a special trip, but if you’re having dinner at one of the restaurants, it’s a nice spot for a drink before or after.

— Simone Girner 02/09/2009