Ink & Lion
Ink and Lion is a Thai craft beer bar on Sukhumvit Soi 11, specializing in locally brewed beers that you won't find at the standard bars and clubs on the street. The venue has an industrial aesthetic with exposed ductwork, concrete floors, and metal fixtures. A row of taps along the bar serves a rotating selection of Thai craft beers, with 8 to 12 options available at any time. The beer list changes frequently as new batches come in from breweries across Thailand. Bottles and cans from Thai and international craft producers fill the fridges behind the bar. The space seats around 50 people across a mix of bar stools, high tables, and a small outdoor section. The crowd is younger and more beer-focused than the typical Soi 11 visitor, with Thai beer enthusiasts, expats who've discovered the craft scene, and tourists looking for something different from the standard Singha and Chang options.
Where to stay near Ink & Lion
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
An industrial-styled craft beer bar with a rotating selection of Thai brews on tap. The atmosphere is relaxed and beer-focused, with knowledgeable staff happy to guide you through the options.
Relaxed, beer-focused, and unpretentious. A craft beer haven on a street dominated by clubs.
Indie rock, electronic, and alternative at moderate volume
Casual. No dress code.
Craft beer enthusiasts and visitors who want to explore Thailand's growing local brewing scene
Cash and credit cards accepted.
Price Range
Craft beer 180-280 THB, imported craft 250-380 THB, no cover charge
Craft beer ~$5.40-8.40/~4.90-7.60 EUR
Hours
17:00-00:00 daily
Insider Tip
Ask the bartender for tasting notes on the rotating taps; they know the breweries personally. The Thai-brewed IPAs are the standout style. Come early in the week for the freshest tap rotation. Happy hour from 17:00-19:00 offers discounts on selected taps.
Full Review
Ink and Lion represents a side of Bangkok's drinking culture that most tourists never discover. Thailand's craft beer scene has exploded in recent years, with small breweries producing IPAs, stouts, sours, and lagers that rival anything from more established beer countries. This bar puts that scene on Soi 11's doorstep.
The tap selection is the draw. With 8 to 12 rotating options, each visit offers something different. Thai-brewed IPAs have been the consistent highlight, with citrusy, tropical hop profiles that reflect local ingredients. Darker styles, including stouts and porters from Thai producers, show impressive range. The bartenders know their product and can guide you through the options with genuine enthusiasm.
The industrial decor is attractive without trying too hard. Exposed ductwork, concrete, and metal create a backdrop that lets the beer take center stage. The small outdoor section is pleasant in the cooler months but impractical during the hot season.
Prices run higher than standard Thai beer, naturally. Craft pours at 180 to 280 THB are two to three times what a Chang costs at the bar next door. Imported craft beers climb to 380 THB. For anyone used to craft beer pricing globally, these numbers are reasonable.
Ink and Lion isn't a nightlife venue; it closes at midnight while the clubs are just warming up. But as an early-evening destination or a beer-focused alternative to the cocktail and club scene, it's excellent.
The Neighborhood
Sukhumvit Soi 11, on the main strip near other bars and restaurants. The venue serves as a craft beer counterpoint to the surrounding nightlife venues.
Getting There
BTS to Nana station, exit 3. Walk to Soi 11; Ink and Lion is on the main stretch of the soi.
Address
Sukhumvit Soi 11
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