Exotic cocktails in the acclaimed Polynesian-themed restaurant and bar, on the riverfront in Bangkok

Trader Vic’s restaurants feature a Polynesian-style of dining and decor and have proven a popular concept in over 25 locations around the world. First started in California in 1934, Trader Vic’s evoke the relaxed island lifestyle of the tropical Pacific islands, serving an enticing menu of Pacific Rim cuisines encompassing Polynesian, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Californian. Exotic tropical cocktails also play an integral role in the Trader Vic’s concept and the original founder is credited with creating the rum based Mai Tai cocktail back in 1944. The signature drink of the Trader Vic’s restaurants also lends its name to the Mai Tai (Tahitian for “the very best” ) cocktail bars and lounges.

The Mai Tai Bar in Bangkok is located within the Trader Vic’s restaurant on the riverbank at the Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa. The bar serves an impressive selection of exotic signature cocktails, plus many of the the classic refreshing cocktails. The bar features comfortable seating in woven rattan chairs, or on timber stools at the bar. Additionally, there is an outdoor lounge area- undercover- featuring sofas and cushions. Mai Tai Bar is popular for both pre-dinner sunset drinks, or just for relaxing with friends and enjoying a few drinks in the stylish tropical setting. Live musicians and DJs provide nightly entertainment, and the Happy Hour between 6pm and 8pm offers attractive deals on the drinks.

The interior of Mai Tai Bar with predominantly timber surfaces and tropical fabric furnishings

The Mai Tai Bar features the distinctive decor of the Trader Vic’s concept – with antique tribal masks, tiki wood carvings, and various indigenous artifacts adding authenticity to the design. The bar space is fashioned in the style of a tropical island resort- with an all-timber construction. The bar stands on a raised platform adjacent to the entrance passageway and overlooks the main Trader Vic’s dining floor space.

A series of high tables and chairs line the wall adjacent to the main bar counter

Table settings of woven wicker chairs and wooden tables at Mai Tai Bar – with Trader Vic’s restaurant in background

The entrance passageway to Mai Tai Bar and Trader Vic’s- featuring Tiki carvings

Musicians perform nightly at the Mai Tai Bar.

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

Trader Vic’s are famous world-wide as the “Home of the Original Mai Tai”– and the Cocktail Menu at the Mai Tai Bar features a selection of 6 varieties of Mai Tai cocktails. These include the original “1944 Mai Tai”– concocted from a special secret recipe. Other Mai Tai creations include the “Mango Mai Tai”; “Guava Mai Tai”; and “Vodka Mai Tai”. Also popular at Mai Tai Bar are the Tikinis: “Honolulu”- Rum and pineapple with a lemon accent; “Tahitian Gold”- daiquiri-type cocktail of french Rum and a dash of Herbsaint; and “Trader Vic’s Passion Cocktail”- Gin, passion fruit nectar and lime. Further selections of exotic tropical island inspired cocktails provide patrons with many delicious drinks to choose from.

The Mai Tai Bar also serves a Bar Snack Menu featuring gourmet small dishes from the Trader Vic’s culinary team. Highlights include the Trader Vic’s Burger- lean Angus beef, comte, onion jam & brioche; Crab Cake Slider- crab meat, fragrant cream cheese and kimchi slaw; Bengal Shrimp Tacos- cilantro and chilli spiced shrimps & shallots; and Ahi Poke- raw tuna, avocado, soy-chilli dressing & taro chips.

“SAMOAN FOG CUTTER”- rum, gin, brandy, and sherry wine, with orange juice & orgeat.

“TRADER VIC’S MAI TAI”- Signature cocktail. Dark rum & special mai tai mix. Garnish with lime, cherry and pineapple

“TIKA PUKA PUKA”– 151° proof rum, orange juice, grenadine & spices

The Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa is the flagship property of the locally owned and managed hospitality group.Expanding outside its Thai home market in recent years, the Anantara Resorts can now be found in exotic locales such as the Maldives, Bali, the Middle East, and Vietnam. The Bangkok property is located on an expansive river-front tropical garden setting of over 11 acres, and whilst maintaining a degree of separation ( and tranquility) from the main commercial and shopping centre of Bangkok, the Resort has convenient access via the dedicated hotel shuttle boats that ply frequently between the hotel jetty and the Saphin Taksin BTS station.

MAI TAI BAR at Trader Vic’s- Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa

Address: 257/1-3 Charoennakorn Road, Thonburi, Bangkok. 10600 Thailand
BTS Station: Saphin Taksin- complimentary teak shuttle boat every 30 minutes from pier
Reservations: +66.2.476 0022 Ext 1416
Website: www.bangkok-riverside.anantara.com
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