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dapperdan:
I always went early in the morning and found WOW to be uncrowded. I hate when the customers sit on a machine and rest or talk on a telephone. I found the staff, other than the salespeople to be very freindly. But I never asked for anything special and other than checking in had nothing to do with them.
I just checked in, changed, and went from machine to machine. It's very clean.
I don't know what a Diamond Dual Membership is but I paid 8000 for 4 months, because I had to leave BKK for 5 months. I should have taken the year I guess. I guess I could have gotten and year for 8000. Next time I'll be tough.
But I think I got my moneys worth any way. I got some good workouts in. If anyone has pointers about the membership, please enlighten me, because I'd like to join with the option of going to use the Pattaya WOW as well.
grundloyal:
I went to the Pro Bridal Wedding Dress with my mum, and they were absolutely lovely, after a talk with the lady there, we were shown dresses which she felt would look best for me, and did she get this right, each one was just getting better and better. I liked them all and members of staff were very helpful in helping me and my mum choose. Each time I came out of the changing room my mum was in tears! I was treated like a princess. I know that I have found my dream dress. I will be getting everything from here, it was a joy and can't wait to go back and choose my bridesmaid dresses and for the fitting of my beautiful dress.
Khang:
I have been eager to try this place since I read the review by Stevied on this site from back in Novemeber. He mentions that the salsas are hot, and that's the way I like it. Well, finally today I did try it, and I'm sorry I waited so long.
Move over, Bangkok, there is actually real Mexican food here! I went with a friend today, and between the two of us, we shared soft and crispy tacos, burritos, a quesadilla and quacamole and chips with salsa. None disappointed. I personally did not think that the salsas were overly hot; they will only offend the most delicate of palates. As for me, I am insane about heat. And the wait staff was more than happy to adjust the heat to my tastes WITH FRESH INGREDIENTS. Simply delicious. Reasonable prices, too.
The atmosphere? Well, it is not so flashy, kinda quaint actually. Our waitress was engaging .. well more than that, she was a lot of fun.
Of course, not all is perfect. Today, the margaritas were on special, so they got by with it, but the normal price for beer and booze is too high. When I go for a relaxing meal, I want to sit back and enjoy it with a drink or four. It is hard to enjoy at 100+ baht for a 330 ml beer or 160 baht for a margarita. They should at least have a daily happy hour. (The margaritas are pretty darn good, though!)
This food is perhaps the best Mexican in Bangkok. Best I have had, by far. So on that strength, it should rate a 5-star. But the expensive drinks and lack of a DAILY HAPPY HOUR do detract from the potential enjoyment factor.
I rate this restaurant a 4-star.
elsuket:
I'm usual to go there and the service has never been as bas as described here.
This restaurant is not a place where you can have food quickly, it is a place to relax.
Take a beer or a cocktail, which are cheap, and you'll have no wait for the food.
You definitely can't say that the food is bland.
I usally go for pad thai or massaman gkai, and they're OK.
drwingfield:
I have a different view.
I’m one of the people that frequents Sunrise Tacos. Many others like the food as well as many times I have to wait to sit down because all the seats are full. I have the same problem getting a seat at the Soi 12 branch and Paragon branches. If it was as bad as you say I would never have this wait.
I never have had a bad meal there and my numerous friends feel the same. Just wanted to chime in that is why Sunrise Tacos always seems to be the busiest of the Mexicanj places. I’ve been to all of them and they all are different styles. Nobody beats Sunrise Tacos on price, the wide variety of free salsas they offer and portions. Taste is up to the individual but for my money, its right up there with the best. I’m from Texas so I should know.
Oh another thing, love watching them make the fresh tortillas and the free salsa bar at Soi 12. Its a nice touch. The 24 hour delivery also is a good thing they got going.
mikeyroan:
Out of many Bangkok tailors, you will find the legendary Savilerow in a chic hotel or sleek mall. But don't be fooled. These digs in humble, a tailoring hub, have hosted everyone from U.S. Embassy to soccer stars, movies stars , commissioners such as the Peter Thorn, elija woods, and Michael Di Rhodes. This former uniform tailor to the Bangkok hotel staffs. These tailors also make annual trips to Europe and North America. (Schedule updates are listed on the Web site).
About two months ago, I went to visit Savile Row Clothiers, the travelling Bangkok tailors who happened to be one of the few with Newyork on their itinerary. I wanted to give them a shot to see if they would be a cheaper alternative to my tailor here in New york for basic items. I made a post about it, and a few people PM'd me asking for a review of the clothes once I received them because they were also thinking of using this service. This morning I woke up to find a snow covered box on my doorstep with Savile Row Clothiers printed across the top. So here's my review:
Fabric: The selection of fabrics of available through Savile Row clothiers is quite extensive in terms of swatches available, For my experiment, I decided to go with a basic black with grey pine fabric which was Super 130's, but struck me as an average quality fabric in terms of appearance, softness, etc. Normally suits start at $150, but the one I selected was $350.
The fitting: I went to their store at Rose hotel where it was crammed with people looking through swatch books and waiting in line to get fitted. I decided to remove a little bit of the guesswork by bringing my favorite fitting jacket and pants, a Hugo Boss Eagle jacket. I asked the tailor to use my measurements, but recreate the fit of those items as much as possible, which is quite trim. He happily measured me and my garments and made adjustments for where he thought my garments needed to be tweaked. He even measured the proportions of the lapels to make sure they were spot on.
The results:
Nine months on from my first Savile Row suit, I had tried six suits from other avenues before returning. I was very happy with my first Savile Row suit. But I wanted to make sure, before becoming a life-long subscriber to the Row, that I was completely comfortable in my justification for doing so. I didn’t want to live at the apex of personal tailoring for any pretence of grandeur. I would only want to subscribe to the Row if it provided the best value for money.
I decided to return to the same Savile Row tailor. I wanted to test the theory that developing a relationship with one tailor would be of increased value in all subsequent suits. I hoped that continuing with the same tailor would allow him to assess his first suit and make improvements with the second. I am delighted to report that this is exactly what happened.
I was surprised at home critical the tailor was of his first suit. I had arrived with a list of points which I wanted to address.He addressed each of my six points and two more which I had not thought of and couldn’t have then understood.
I was also delighted to be informed that the tailor had since updated his pattern. The meant a slightly slimmer upper arm, slimmer middle-leg and slightly longer torso. I think this a very good and reassuring sign.
The quite unexpected bonus, was that after the improvements for my second suit had been agreed, the tailor offered to take my first suit away and have it altered to reflect all of the agreed improvements. I was delighted!
Further to this thread, I am very pleased with my choice of suiting and lining. I think I definitely made the right choice.
If anyone has any questions about the suit, a beginner’s experience of Savile Row, or of personal tailoring in general, then please drop me a line any time. I would be pleased to hear from you.
Thank you.
Melons
rritke:
Larry's has the best ribs in town and every Friday it is all you can eat. Every Friday they have all you can eat rib night for only 399 baht! I highly recommend it. The food and drinks are excellent.
Not Delia:
We went there the other day and rated it 3 out of 5 on our foodie blog. Like several others here have said, the drinks were fine but the food left a lot to be desired. We described the breakfast as being "meagre". The fish and chips were OK, but they took an age to come and the place wasn't even busy.
I'd go back again for a drink, but definitely wouldn't bother with the food again.
bobonzo:
What was I doing here on a Monday ? Dance floor is closed on Monday. Took a date there who wanted to dance and found out too late no dancing on Mondays. Instead when upstairs to some 'chill-out' area. Couches and some DJ playing new-age jazz or some such shit. Had one beer and left. Altho very nice, not my scene.
bobonzo:
I know I know..I said I wouldn't stay here again, but I needed a place for 1 night I it was easy and I didn't need a pool this trip. Same as before, I still like the near-ness to Cowboy.
One good thing ...this time the internet connection was very very fast.
Would love to rate this place higher as really liked the friendly staff, excellent food and the set-up here, but on both my visits here (admittedly late afternoon) it was too quiet to give the place some atmosphere. Also they seem to allow smoking inside, which just feels like a backward step to me.
View all reviews by Lemon Drop Kid
What can I say about this pub that hasn’t been said already, apart from it’s all true. I worked in Bangkok last year and visited it virtually every day, and had Christmas dinner there as well. Great staff, service is great and a real home from home. The bands they have are very good and don’t drown out your conversation, if you haven’t been yet, make sure you do sooner rather than later.
View all reviews by Walshybfc
We hosted the Hyro Asia fan page party
As you see from the photos everyone had a great time. good service and the wifi flowed as well as the beer.
View all reviews by Simon Royle
Was in Silom last night, and decided to duck in and grab some food, as it’d been over a year since my last visit
I had ChickenTikka Masala w/ chips and it was awesome. I washed it down with 3 pints of Tiger, and 2 bottles of SanMiguel, which all in, saw me for about 700baht
Im not a fan of live bands in pubs at all, but the guys onstage were good, and weren’t deafening, which is common in BKK
View all reviews by Steve Green
Can’t fault this place. Spacious open feeling to the whole bar which subconciously makes you feel at ease. There are plenty of places in Bangkok where you can ‘Go Frantic’ if you want to. But when you tire of that and want to chill out, have a good beer, enjoy some conversation and some great food, then there is no better place than the Duke. Recharge your batteries - you know you want to.
View all reviews by doctorbond
Im not a fan of “English Pubs’ in any other country apart from England, (even in england i dont really like them) as theres something about them that doesnt seem right, but for one reason or another I went into the Duke for a few drinks to meet someone.
Gotta say i loved the place. Quality decor thats not trying ‘too hard’ to be english style, good cheap pints with a proper head on it and a cool vibe. Laid back atmosphere aswell which is cool, and the guy behind the bar knew his football which was a good touch.
Havent eaten there but have heard nothing but good reports so will duck in for a feed soon
Check it out
View all reviews by Young Penfold
Duke burger is delicious. Nice big wooden tables, comfortable couches and good service. Only been during the day so can’t comment on the how it is at night. Stay away for the steak sandwich.
View all reviews by amanta
An English pub called the “Duke of Wellington” in Bangkok? Can this really work? Well yes, the guys who have created this pub have done an amazing job. Feels English, feels Thai, feels like it can be however you like it. English food, Thai food, TV showing sports, happy hours. A great place to go with friends or just to go on your own, sit & watch the world go by. Finish work, take your laptop, catch up on your mails, read a paper, & have a well deserved drink. A great mix of people from tourists to expats, to Bangkok locals.
View all reviews by AUK
I was passing through BKK and stumbled across this place. Guiness in Thailand…yes!
Great food, cool staff. 5 stars for The Duke of Wellington.
View all reviews by estahl
Located on a very busy section of Silom Road is one of the best-run pubs in Bangkok: The Duke of Wellington. An English Pub, the Duke is managed by a real Englishman — Mark — who previously ran Robin Hood near Phrom Phong BTS station on Sukhumvit Road.
The Duke has a very nice decor, with comfortable heavy wooden tables & chairs, as well as leather-padded benches along the wall opposite the bar. For people who are alone, or in a casual mood, there is a long table with stools. It is usually occupied by men or women reading the newspaper or working on laptop computers (the Duke offers free wireless access).
This stretch of Silom Road is a business area, and the Duke is a businessman’s pub.
Happy Hour runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every weeknight & all day on the weekends, and on Wednesdays you can drink pints of Tiger beer all night at a price of 80 baht each (Monday is Heineken night and Tuesday Guiness night).
With a well-trained service staff, an excellent food menu offering large portions of Western & Thai food day and night, attractive drink prices and very comfortable surroundings, the Duke of Wellington has been one of my favorite meeting points since it opened in January this 2007.
I went in with a new friend a few month ago. He had visited the pub before, but only around four in the afternoon when it is quiet. Arriving at 7:30 pm, with happy hour in full swing, my friend was impressed with everything he saw and tasted.
The Duke had recently added live music to the mix. A Thai man with a guitar and a good sound system started playing tunes around 8 p.m. Unlike many Thais singing English songs, he knew all of the words and sang clearly. I was sitting with my back to him, and at one point he sang a Jim Croce tune. It sounded so much like Croce that I thought that he’d gone on break and that a CD was playing. I was wrong. Anyone who mourns Croce need mourn no longer — he’s been reborn in Thailand as a local guitar-picker.
All the food on the menu is good, but my personal favorite is the Big Duke Burger; a large beef patty served with cheese, bacon, a fried egg and all the trimmings. You can choose between English-style thick-cut chips or American shoe-string fries.
For a comfortable happy hour dinner with friends, or a relaxed business lunch I figure you can’t go past the Duke of Wellington.
View all reviews by werewolf