Comments on: New Cowboy Bar & Restaurant http://www.durianseed.com/thailand/bangkok/bars/pubs/sukhumvit/soi22/new-cowboy-bar-restaurant/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:52:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Khang http://www.durianseed.com/thailand/bangkok/bars/pubs/sukhumvit/soi22/new-cowboy-bar-restaurant/comment-page-1/#comment-12898 Khang Sat, 23 May 2009 10:59:59 +0000 http://www.durianseed.com/thailand/bangkok/bars/pubs/sukhumvit/soi22/new-cowboy-bar-restaurant/#comment-12898 I tried this bar after reading WW's review. In the past, I have found that he and I seem to see things alike when it comes to bars. I visited late afternoon, and arrived with a friend to an empty bar. Wait staff was competent though not stellar. After a few beers, we shared a pizza and a burger. Burger was moderate in size, heavy on fillers, light on beef. Pizza was thin of crust and topping, bland actually. I ate mine only after DUMPING loads of ground chili pepper on it. Later, more patrons started arriving. Seemed that many knew each other. It appears to me that this is a corner-styled bar. Good for regulars, but just a beer break for others ... with very mediocre food. Seems to me that if you are not part of the "in crowd" there, why bother. Conclusion: Not recommended<ul><li><label>Overall Rating</label>: 2   <img STYLE="border:none" SRC="http://www.durianseed.com/wp-content/images/stars20disp.gif"></li> </ul> I tried this bar after reading WW’s review. In the past, I have found that he and I seem to see things alike when it comes to bars.

I visited late afternoon, and arrived with a friend to an empty bar. Wait staff was competent though not stellar. After a few beers, we shared a pizza and a burger. Burger was moderate in size, heavy on fillers, light on beef. Pizza was thin of crust and topping, bland actually. I ate mine only after DUMPING loads of ground chili pepper on it.

Later, more patrons started arriving. Seemed that many knew each other. It appears to me that this is a corner-styled bar. Good for regulars, but just a beer break for others … with very mediocre food.

Seems to me that if you are not part of the “in crowd” there, why bother.

Conclusion: Not recommended

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]]> By: werewolf http://www.durianseed.com/thailand/bangkok/bars/pubs/sukhumvit/soi22/new-cowboy-bar-restaurant/comment-page-1/#comment-3101 werewolf Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:06:59 +0000 http://www.durianseed.com/thailand/bangkok/bars/pubs/sukhumvit/soi22/new-cowboy-bar-restaurant/#comment-3101 I used to live on Soi 22 and was a semi-regular at this pub. In fact, this is where I spent my birthday in 2007. I reckon it's one of those great little pubs where the owner does everything right. It's clean and well designed and presented, the service staff are friendly, though sometimes a bit slow to recognize that a refill is needed. I've eaten there many times, and while the menu isn't mind-blowing, the food is well prepared and always served fresh and hot, with generous portions. I particularly enjoy the music in this place, which is a great blend of jazz, blues, classic rock and offbeat, seldom-heard tunes (ie. Year of the Cat by Al Stewart). I also like the fact that it's loud enough to hear without being loud enough to impede a pleasant conversation. The entire interior is polished wood, with a lot of cash spent on the look. It has nice touches, such as a dimmer switch for the light over your table. Turn the light up to read the newspaper and down if you want to hold hands with your teerak. The dartboard has been in constant use on nearly every visit. I suspect that this bar, as well run as it is, would be much more popular if it were located 200 meters closer to Sukhumvit Road, but overall it's a great little bar, with good music, good food, polite service and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. The owner once told me that he has some accommodation available on the third floor above the restaurant as well, so it can serve as a decent home-base for your holiday if that's your style.<ul><li><label>Overall Rating</label>: 5   <img STYLE="border:none" SRC="http://www.durianseed.com/wp-content/images/stars50disp.gif"></li> </ul> I used to live on Soi 22 and was a semi-regular at this pub. In fact, this is where I spent my birthday in 2007.

I reckon it’s one of those great little pubs where the owner does everything right. It’s clean and well designed and presented, the service staff are friendly, though sometimes a bit slow to recognize that a refill is needed.

I’ve eaten there many times, and while the menu isn’t mind-blowing, the food is well prepared and always served fresh and hot, with generous portions.

I particularly enjoy the music in this place, which is a great blend of jazz, blues, classic rock and offbeat, seldom-heard tunes (ie. Year of the Cat by Al Stewart). I also like the fact that it’s loud enough to hear without being loud enough to impede a pleasant conversation.

The entire interior is polished wood, with a lot of cash spent on the look. It has nice touches, such as a dimmer switch for the light over your table. Turn the light up to read the newspaper and down if you want to hold hands with your teerak.

The dartboard has been in constant use on nearly every visit.

I suspect that this bar, as well run as it is, would be much more popular if it were located 200 meters closer to Sukhumvit Road, but overall it’s a great little bar, with good music, good food, polite service and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere.

The owner once told me that he has some accommodation available on the third floor above the restaurant as well, so it can serve as a decent home-base for your holiday if that’s your style.

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]]> By: Multi dose and Soi 22 at The FARANG Speaks 2 Much http://www.durianseed.com/thailand/bangkok/bars/pubs/sukhumvit/soi22/new-cowboy-bar-restaurant/comment-page-1/#comment-2185 Multi dose and Soi 22 at The FARANG Speaks 2 Much Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:23:59 +0000 http://www.durianseed.com/thailand/bangkok/bars/pubs/sukhumvit/soi22/new-cowboy-bar-restaurant/#comment-2185 [...] so a few nights back in the early evening I was walking down Suk 22 from Suk on my way to New Cowboy. Wanted to try the burgers. About 5 mins away from walking in 2 cops pulled up on a motorcycle and [...]<ul></ul> [...] so a few nights back in the early evening I was walking down Suk 22 from Suk on my way to New Cowboy. Wanted to try the burgers. About 5 mins away from walking in 2 cops pulled up on a motorcycle and [...]

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    ]]>         By: dreampipe http://www.durianseed.com/thailand/bangkok/bars/pubs/sukhumvit/soi22/new-cowboy-bar-restaurant/comment-page-1/#comment-2100 dreampipe Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:59:22 +0000 http://www.durianseed.com/thailand/bangkok/bars/pubs/sukhumvit/soi22/new-cowboy-bar-restaurant/#comment-2100 I had heard a lot about this place and happened to be wandering by the other day so decided to pop in and give it a whirl. The place has been around a long time and steeped in old school ambiance. I enjoyed just hanging out, reading my paper and sipping a drink. Problem is then I got hungry and decided I needed to eat. I went for the hamburger for some reason even though there was a big menu and plenty to try. The burger was okay - not bad but nothing amazing either. It won't stop me from coming back though to possibly try the breakfast and to just hang out.<ul><li><label>Overall Rating</label>: 3   <img STYLE="border:none" SRC="http://www.durianseed.com/wp-content/images/stars30disp.gif"></li> </ul> I had heard a lot about this place and happened to be wandering by the other day so decided to pop in and give it a whirl.

    The place has been around a long time and steeped in old school ambiance. I enjoyed just hanging out, reading my paper and sipping a drink.

    Problem is then I got hungry and decided I needed to eat. I went for the hamburger for some reason even though there was a big menu and plenty to try.

    The burger was okay - not bad but nothing amazing either. It won’t stop me from coming back though to possibly try the breakfast and to just hang out.

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