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Independence

★ 4.7 · 172 reviews Bangkok Opened Opening date unknown

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A dim, drink-led speakeasy near old Hua Lamphong station

Skip the loud bars near Soi Nana and duck into this dim, low-key room instead. Independence keeps things quiet and drink-led, with the focus squarely on well-made cocktails rather than a scene.

It sits near Maitri Chit Road at the edge of Chinatown, close to the old Hua Lamphong station, part of the wider spread of bars that grew out of the Soi Nana boom into the surrounding lanes.

What guests say

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Lillian L. 593 reviews · Local Guide 2 June 2026

Fun option to try rice wine. Quite delicious!
mayura tathong 12 reviews · Local Guide 20 April 2026

First of all, the bartenders really friendly and helpful! They recommend every drinks in the menu and story about the drinks. I had a simple sato was quite good tbf and cocktails are pretty good and interesting, I can’t believe another taste actually. Would like to try another again!
Shiya Watanabe 16 reviews · Local Guide 22 February 2026

What a lovely bar we stumbled upon, and such delicious drinks. Highly recommend trying the flight of Sato (rice wine). Bar played really good music too, mix of house and Thai funky tracks. Wanted to buy back 2 bottles of #7 rice wine but realised I had no check in luggage what a shame 😭
Adestiny 104 reviews · Local Guide 24 December 2025

The front of the shop might not look particularly inviting, or it might not even appear to be a cocktail bar if you haven’t searched for it on Google beforehand. But what makes this not-so-secret speakeasy worth discovering is the distinctive flavor profile of their drinks, which blend beautifully with the local culture of Isan. There’s a softness yet clarity to its identity. I think this place presents the essence of the region quite well.
Dylan Wong 20 reviews · Local Guide 21 October 2025

Came here to try Sato, a local rice wine, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Nutch and Kwan were very helpful in guiding selections and passionate about sharing their knowledge about the products. Will 100% come back again with more friends!