The Pintsman

The traditional expat boozer is given a modern makeover in the heart of Silom Road

WHILE many expat pubs in Bangkok take their inspiration from the traditional watering holes found in villages in England, and aim to recreate the same rustic aesthetic by filling their shelves with antique jars, dog-eared novels, rusty second hand instruments, and more history-infused bric-a-brac, The Pintsman takes its cue from the UK’s inner-city pubs where modernity rules supreme. Venture down the steps into the pub’s basement setting (at the United Centre, Silom Road) and you may feel like you’ve been beamed into a pub in the heart of London, Leeds or Manchester. The walls, devoid of any countryside-kitsch, are painted a minimal mix of grey and black; drinking and dining is done at well-polished mahogany tables (always a traditional Brit-pub touch); big screen TVs show a variety of sports; and a pool table and stage take up opposite corners.

Live music most nights offers a blend of international pop and rock hits; ditto the pub’s stereo playlist, which hops between Bowie and The Beatles to Travis and The Beach Boys. The bar offers all the usual local beers on draught plus imported options such as Guinness, Leffe, Kilkenny, and Weihenstephaner. Peek inside the bottle fridges and you’ll spy Fuller’s London Porter, Erdinger Weissbier Dunkel, and many other ales not readily available in Bangkok. Daily Happy Hours from 2pm-8pm offer pints of local draught beer at B100; imported draught beer, at B200. Each day the pub also offers special deals on different beers (check the pub’s facebook page for details). The Pintsman is owned by Mr Anil Kumar Dogra, whose other ventures in town include After Hours (also on Silom), and M Pub, which recently opened at Ascott Sathorn. If you’re familiar with those places, you’ll certainly know what to expect from The Pintsman’s food menu –a wide range of international and local favourites, most served in portions big enough to share.

Just a few of the highlights on offer include Chicken wings (B190), Fish and chips (B350), Lamb shank (B420), Australian Sirloin Steak 200g (B550), and German pork knuckle (B390). Of these the lamb and pork knuckle are particularly impressive – eye-popping in size yet also full of flavour. For local dishes, try the Plaa Salmon (B240), which is fresh and herby with a nice spicy kick; and the Spring rolls laab moo (spicy minced pork. B160), which make for an excellent snack alongside a pint or two.

The pub is open daily from 10am till late. Daily lunch sets start at B190.


B Floor, United Center Building, Silom Road Tel: 02 234 2874  www.facebook.com/thepintsman