Play Yard By Studio

7/8 Soi Lat Phrao 8 Yaek 3, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900

About

Many tourists and backpackers passing through Bangkok often dare not venture past the western comforts of Khao San Road. However, to discover the buried treasures, one must prepare for an adventure. Lad Phrao is in the north of Bangkok and is home to the wonderfully retro throwback of a bar, 'Play Yard by Studio Bar'.

Play Yard by Studio Bar (Lad Phrao MRT) is situated on Lad Phrao Soi 8, indicated merely by a small rainbow sign at the end of the road. The bar itself is a menagerie of nostalgic camaraderie. Packed wall to wall with 80's toys, re-worked pallet furniture and oil drums, vintage TVs and hairdryers, retro bicycles, and an abnormally large collection of 60's British music memorabilia, it is hard to know where to focus your attention.

Food is served to a soundtrack of both Thai and Western live music all night, every night, and is a colorful array of Thai food, which far supersedes the usual green curry or chicken fried rice. From the lemon spiced fish to the coconut soups, it's hard to select something that isn't entirely delicious. But be aware, the meals are extremely spicy unless asked for otherwise.

Despite the overwhelming Thai presence, English speakers are around to help.