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Open-fronted bars around the Nana Hotel: the warm-up before Nana Plaza.
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Questions About Soi Nana Beer Bars
Where Are the Soi Nana Beer Bars in Bangkok?
They are on Sukhumvit Soi 4, known as Soi Nana, in the Sukhumvit district, around the Nana Hotel and in front of Nana Plaza. BTS Nana is the nearest station. The beer bars are open-fronted, so you can see the stools and the crowd from the pavement before you decide whether to sit.
What Are the Soi Nana Beer Bars Like?
They are open-fronted bars around the Nana Hotel, and I think of them as the warm-up before Nana Plaza. You sit at a bar counter or a table facing the street, order a beer and watch the soi go by. They are easier to walk in and out of than a gogo bar.
Are the Soi Nana Beer Bars a Good Warm-Up for Nana Plaza?
Yes, that is how most people use them. Start with a drink at one of the open-fronted bars, take a look at who is around and then decide whether to go into the plaza. Nearby bars include We For You @7, Drop In, Beer Garden and Obsession, so there is no shortage of choices.
Can I Just Have a Drink at a Soi Nana Beer Bar?
Yes. Beer bars are neighborhood watering holes as much as pick-up spots, and nobody expects you to take anyone home. Staff may ask for a lady drink, and a friendly not tonight is fine. Buying one for someone good company keeps you welcome. Leave small change on the tray if you enjoyed the evening.
How Do Bar Fines Work in a Soi Nana Beer Bar?
If a woman leaves with you, you pay the bar a fine so she can go, and her own fee is agreed with her directly before you walk out. Beer bar fines are usually lower than gogo bar fines. Ask the staff what the current figure is, and see the venue listing if you are a VIP member.
How Do the Soi Nana Beer Bars Compare with Nana Plaza?
The beer bars are lower-key, open to the street and easier to leave. Nana Plaza is three floors of gogo bars with stage shows and a rowdier crowd. Many people have a beer on Soi Nana first, then decide whether the plaza is for them. Spanky's, a gogo bar inside the plaza, is just next door.
What Should I Do Before Choosing a Bar on Soi Nana?
Walk the whole stretch once before you sit down, because every bar is run separately with its own staff and prices. Look for a visible price list, a few contented customers and staff who chat rather than pounce. If a bar feels pushy, move on to the next one.
How Do I Get the Most from the Soi Nana Beer Bars?
Pick a bar with a good view of the soi, play a game of pool or Connect Four if offered and keep small notes handy. Settle your chit before you move on and say goodbye as you leave. Bar hopping is normal here, and a regular who returns is treated warmly.