Vault Speakeasy Club

Premium cocktails and live entertainment just two of the highlights at this distinctive new venue on Sukhumvit Soi 11

TAKING over what was once the main room of the former QBar, where international DJs played house and techno to packed crowds every night, Vault has some pretty big shoes to fill. But fill them it does, adding buff and shine and a whole new sole – actually, make that soul – to become one of the city’s hottest new nightspots. 

Distinctive, exclusive, upmarket – Vault has been painstakingly developed to offer the finest things in life to people who appreciate quality. Premium wines, spirits and whisky all come as standard, drinks are enjoyed from the comfort of oversized Chesterfield couches, and entry to Vault is only granted to those who dress appropriately for the occasion (no singlets or flip flops here).

The cocktail list features all the classics plus a few unique concoctions created by Vault’s resident mixologist, Pil Lee, who learned her trade working at top cocktail bars in Singapore. Flipping lids off bottles with the dexterity of a ninja, she also displays the talent of a wizard as she blends spirits and liqueurs with other ingredients (even smoked bacon, in the case of the Smokey Bacon Old Fashioned. B590) to create exciting blends that are boozy yet balanced, and the perfect accompaniment to the live entertainment (also try the Lemongrass Daiquiri. B280). The wine list, meanwhile, spans all countries of the globe, with wines by the glass starting at a very reasonable B250.

High quality at great prices: All House pours are premium spirits, and New York measures (45ml) give you more bang for your baht

Every night there’s a performance to excite the senses at Vault. R&B, soul, jazz, and modern classics are all performed live by local and international artists from 10pm, while later in the night a DJ takes over to play cutting-edge beats. Until June, you can catch performances by American soul diva Donyale Renee, a Houston, Texas, native who has performed with artists such as Michael Jackson and Smokey Robinson, and whose dulcet tones add a wonderfully hypnotic quality to classic Pop, R&B, Jazz, and Hip Hop hits. Her rendition of Nina Simone’s My Baby Just Cares is a joy to behold, ditto her takes on Tina Turner and Celine Dion favourites. 

Inspired by New York’s speakeasy bars of the 1920s, as well as the opulent architecture of banks from the same era, Vault exudes an air of class that’s evident as soon as you enter via its exposed-brick tunnel. Framed photographs of jazz greats line the walls, mood lighting spills from table lamps, and faux safety deposit boxes, painted gold, whisper of wealth and almost beg to be raided. Factor in the kind of swift and courteous service normally reserved for A-listers, and you really will feel like a star. 

Entry to Vault is B300 incl. one free drink (alternatively apply for club membership via Vault’s website). Visit on a Tuesday for Haute Couture-Fashion Night, Wednesday for Swing & Whiskey Night (featuring roackabilly band Trix ‘O’ Treat), Friday for Soul Sister, and Sunday for Lady Sings The Blues jazz night. Women shouldn’t miss Privileged Ladies Night, held every Thursday, featuring free-flow cocktails for all girls from 9pm-midnight. And if you’re looking to host an exclusive birthday party, Vault is just the ticket. 

The Vault, 34 Sukhumvit Soi 11. Open daily 9pm-2am. Tel: 082 308 3246 www.vault-bangkok.com