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CRU Champagne Bar at Red sk y,^
Centara Grand, Bangkok
Where? In walking distance of both Chitlom and Siam
BTS stations.
Why go? When it comes to the perfect recipe, CRU is about as
ideal as it can get, with 360-degree views, endless bubbly, cool
sounds and super snack menus to back it all up.
For groups Given that CRU is on top of the Centara Grand
Hotel, which is next to a convention centre, there are several
poignant reasons for gathering groups here. CRU would make
for a superb one-off cocktail spot, or an entire evening’s party-
ing with DJ, drinks (it’s the only place in the country allowed to
sell Mumm No.1 Pink Champagne) and rafts of caviar, lobster
and oysters.
Vana Nava sky Bar, holiday Inn, hua hin
Where? Next to the Vana Nava Water Park resort.
Why go? For a start, Hua Hin enjoys a certain cachet as
Thailand’s royal seaside resort of choice; secondly, the Holiday Inn
is on the doorstep of a massive theme park, with plenty of
opportunity for groups to bond, relax and even hold meetings.
For groups The bar – very much somewhere to get groups
talking – was designed by Ashley Sutton, no less, (the glass-
floored observation deck is a heart-stopper) and the drinks menu
was devised by Joseph Boroski – previously W Hotels’ Global
Head of Mixology. Boroski has made full use of Thailand’s
tropical fruits – witness the “100% Fresh Pina Colada.” There’s
also an adjacent private function space that can cater for up
to 100 guests. l6
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