Down a dark soi off Chang Peuk Road is an eyebrow raising new venue which would sit pretty comfortably on any capital city’s main avenue – trendy, modern, chic – Metro is a self-styled metrosexual hangout. As young men gyrate upstairs at Adam’s Apple, Metro hopes to bring the straight and gay community together in a trés chic little space serving finger foods, cocktails and beers. Hip students from nearby Rajabhat University mingle with young expat couples, Thai men, and the odd tourist deep in the comfy sofas, perched on the swivelling barstools or outdoors. Very reasonably priced, cocktails are 120 baht, finger food platters 100 baht. This modish new Metro is a perfect place to stop off for a night cap after dinner, an aprés drink before heading out, or simply a venue to bring a group of friends, lounge back, enjoy the ambient house music, and lovely décor.
Open 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. (till late)
1/21-22 Soi Wiang Bua, Chotana Road
Tel: 053 220 380, thailandtodd@yahoo.com
The masterpiece housing complex really is a masterpiece of gated community housing. Although still under construction, the complex will boast over 200 houses in various styles, all built with the latest industry technology. The landscaping is impeccable, as is the complex planning. What are most impressive though are the amenities. The estate will include a large fitness centre with big pool, gym, spa, sauna; there will be shops selling all your everyday needs, ATMs, 7/11s, alongside a walkway that runs around a beautiful pond. There will also be a sports complex with futsal stadium, tennis courts, badminton, takraw and basketball courts. With CCTV and 24hr security, as well as 24hr restaurants that deliver to your house, all day laundry and other services, you may never need to leave this complex, or ‘small town’ as the owner referred to it.
59 Moo 1, Irrigation Canal Road,
about 2 kms on the right side before Hang Dong Intersection
Tel: 053 296 688, 085 719 5719
If you didn’t already know, Alisa Beauty House is mostly known for their skin therapy with various treatments for skin, hair loss, and selling the full range of Dermalogica products. Their three story new location has given them space to include a coffee shop and an art gallery which will host various art classes for kids and adults. To celebrate their new location they have slashed their Gold treatment, the latest treatment on the scene, by 20% for Citylife readers. Alisa treated the Citylife staff to their Multivitamin Power treatment for environmentally-stressed skin, an 80 minute treatment which left our skin firm, relaxed and feeling stress free. Come check out all the additions to Alisa Beauty House at their new location and learn more about your skin with a free skin consultation.
Open 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Soi 9 Nimmanhaemin Road
Tel: 089 700 9570
panida@alisabeauty.com
www.alisbeauty.com
Everyday is a holiday at this new addition to the bustling bar scene at JJ Market. Alcoholiday has only been open a month, nevertheless, on any given night it can be found packed and frenetic. With cheap booze, a great mix of both foreigners and Thais, classics hits filling the background and a display of ultra-short skirts as the university students catwalk past. It may well have been the two jugs, Alcohol Thursday and Alcohol Wednesday, that Citylife staff consumed that brought about the holiday spirit. Each day of the week has a special cocktail jug for 89 baht. Mondays: pineapple, Tuesdays: strawberry, Wednesdays: mint, Thursdays: orange, Fridays: apple, Saturdays: grape and their best selling Sunday treat: lychee. If you’re not sold yet let us tell you about the food, which is a great mix of the owner’s favourites: smoked salmon with chilli, garlic and basil in a great light sauce; northern Thai style som tam with pak sau; French fries and dip, all at unbeatable prices. So take a holiday and receive 10% off on food for being a Citylife reader.
Open 6 p.m. – Late
B36-37 JJ Market
Tel: 081 424 8777
Get your dancing shoes on and get whisked away to the dance of love, the rumba, on a shinny black marble floor. Not a professional dancer? No problem, surrounded by a mosaic of mirrors, sexy instructors will spin you across the dance floor while they teach you the steps to the Latin dance of your choice. Private classes are 500 baht an hour, or go all out and take a ten hour course for 5,000 baht. Latin Club offers a full bar, wine list and both Thai and western nibbles. For the month of July open a bottle of Johnny Walker and receive 50% discount on mixers. Every last weekend of the month enjoy free flowing punch and unlimited dancing lessons for only 300 baht a night, not to be missed!
Open 6 p.m. – Midnight
Punna Palace, Soi 6 Nimmanhaemin Road
Tel: 089 700 1658
latinclubcm@hotmail.com
www.latinclubsocialdance.com
A small and congenial ten table restaurant located right next to the Thai Airways building on Prapokklao Road, Sub Rosa offers a cozily romantic atmosphere with French and European cuisine. Try the Dutch breakfast, Dutch meatballs with homemade bread, Indonesian satay accompanied by bread with their homemade satay sauce or a fabulous beef dish complemented with a delicious vodka cream sauce with bell pepper and onions. Sub Rosa also offers an extensive selection of wines and homemade cakes. Thai food is available here as well. The owner informed Citylife that all ingredients are fresh and organic and every day features a new special menu, ask your server for the latest mouthwatering additions.
Open 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. except Mondays
252/3 Prapokklao Road
Tel: 053 218 846
