Where the city's bass drops low and the night forgets to rush.
Why YANNAWA, why now
Yan Nawa has emerged as one of Bangkok's buzziest corridors in mid-2026, anchored by the new Empire tower on South Sathorn Road where SEEN rooftop opened with sweeping Chao Phraya views. Adjacent to Sathorn but with its own distinct residential-meets-upscale identity undergoing rapid new-opening activity.
1. Drill
- 819 soi sathontip , ratchada, พระราม 3 แขวงบางโพงพาง เขตยานนาวา กรุงเทพมหานคร 10120
- 4.7 · 134 reviews · Cafe
Drill opens the course because the day needs a slow start. The barista brews each cup by hand, so expect a few minutes before anything arrives. It sits inside a hardware shop on Rama 3, small enough that you won't linger past the second sip, which is exactly what you want before the night.
Crew's note
The stars hang where drills used to. December doesn't ask permission here.
What visitors say
Whenever I pass by this area, I make it a point to stop by for a drip coffee. The barista hand-brews each cup, which is a nice touch. Howeve…
Good one It’s a small but cool cafe inside hardware shop. They use small La marzocco here. The design isso unique. Yes, should go and try. I…
2. MA LONG ENT CLUB & RESTAURANT
- 5/15 อาคาร@แอเรีย ชั้น2 ซอย ช่องนนทรี Khwaeng Chong Nonsi, Khet Yan Nawa, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120
- 4.9 · 317 reviews · Club
MA LONG closes the course because the route works backwards from here. The band tunes up, the bottles line the wall, and the food arrives fast enough that you can order big without waiting through the set. This is where the night should end, not begin.
Crew's note
The bottles wait longer than you do.
What visitors say
Great food, good music and friendly service. This is a hidden gem, I will come again.
I am guy. can drink here？this bar only for lady？ if I come ,has girl PR？
The walk between
The stretch between them carries the residential spine of Yan Nawa, where the upscale edge of Sathorn softens into soi storefronts and late-opening shophouses. You'll pass the kind of corridor that doesn't announce itself until after dark.
- Hit Drill early if you want parking; the hardware shop shares the lot and five or six spaces fill fast.
- Save MA LONG for after 9 p.m. when the live band starts and the tables settle into their rhythm.
FAQ
- How much should I budget for both stops?
- Drill runs around 100 baht and up per drink. MA LONG sits in the club-restaurant range, so expect to spend more if you order food with the music.
- Can I walk this course in reverse?
- You could, but the route is built to end at MA LONG when the band is live and the energy peaks. Starting there in daylight flattens the point of the stop.
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