Where to Find Great Wine and Cheese in Bangkok

Where to sip, snack, and linger over well-chosen bottles and wheels

Bangkok may be a city of cocktails and craft beer, but for those who crave a proper glass of wine paired with something creamy, crumbly, or gloriously pungent, the capital is spoiled for choice. From Mediterranean markets and French bistros to Swiss raclette specialists and rooftop views with attitude, here are the city’s most satisfying spots for wine-and-cheese indulgence.

El Mercado

A long-time favourite among Bangkok gourmands, El Mercado in Soi Pai Singto off Rama 4 Road is where cheese dreams come alive. This Mediterranean-leaning market-restaurant offers one of the city’s most generous cheese selections, plus cold cuts and wines that make building your own board dangerously easy. The vibe is lively, the prices friendly, and the experience consistently delicious.

VIVIN Grocery Café Bistro

Set inside a beautifully restored Thai wooden house, VIVIN Suk 22 on Sukhumvit Soi 22 blends French bistro warmth with a proudly local ethos. Their mantra, Artisan, Local, Natural, shows up in everything from Thai cheeses and charcuterie to homemade beverages and rustic bistro plates. Their famous Thai Cheese Buffet has its own cult following, and their wine list is compact but well-curated, making this a charming, slow-living spot for an afternoon indulgence.

Cagette Canteen & Deli

Part neighbourhood canteen, part gourmet deli, Cagette on Yenakart Road is your gateway to classic French comfort. Expect everything from creamy Brillat-Savarin to nutty, aged Beaufort, along with house-baked breads and easygoing French plates. Regular events, from raclette nights to weekend brunch keep things fun, while the grocery corner lets you take home your favorite finds.

The Wine Merchant Park Silom

For serious wine hunters, this Silom outpost is a treasure chest. Stocked with thousands of labels from every corner of the world, The Wine Merchant pairs its bottles with artisanal cheeses and charcuterie from micro-producers, plus a rotation of seasonal small plates. Their latest indulgence: Kaviari Kristal caviar, now available for those who like their wine nights elevated.

Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant

Perched on the 37th floor of Pullman G on Silom Road, Scarlett mixes French flavors with Bangkok skyline drama. The menu covers everything from tapas-style bites to seafood, charcuterie, and generous cheese boards all backed by an excellent wine list. It’s chic yet relaxed, perfect for date nights, group dinners, or those spontaneous evenings that start with one glass and end with a bottle.

Chesa Swiss Cuisine

Bangkok’s beloved Swiss restaurant has settled into its new Sukhumvit Soi 34 home, bringing with it all the Alpine comfort fans adore: raclette, fondue, rösti, and more. The cheese fondues, from classic Gruyère-Emmental to the indulgent moitié-moitié, are served with traditional one-day-old bread, while raclette lovers can melt and scrape to their heart’s content. The wine list includes Swiss, French, Italian, Australian, and Portuguese, making it an excellent spot for hearty wintry cravings in tropical Bangkok.

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