The Poolside Secret Hiding in Plain Sight

Tucked inside a hotel in the leafy Ari neighborhood, Baby Bar Bangkok is the kind of place that rewards those who seek it out. The vibe is unapologetically 90s — warm, a little nostalgic, and entirely unpretentious — with dining tables set alongside a swimming pool and a genuinely pet-inclusive policy that goes well beyond a water bowl by the door.

The kitchen runs from morning to night. A café opens at 7am with smoothies and specialty coffee, flowing into a brunch menu that carries the room through mid-afternoon. From 3pm, the mood shifts to dinner, and the food rises to meet it.

A few dishes deserve special mention: the grilled beef tongue with pickled egg, the spicy oysters, and a crispy fried squid that’s harder to stop eating than it has any right to be. But Baby Bar also thinks seriously about its four-legged guests — the dog menu features meatballs served either with yogurt or as a proper spaghetti, and dessert comes in the form of ice cream in four flavors. The humans, meanwhile, can console themselves with tiramisu and cheesecake.

Dogs on leashes are welcome in the outdoor area, though evenings are the sweet spot — cooler temperatures make for a more comfortable visit, and the morning hours tend to draw hotel guests. Staff are attentive to the needs of canine visitors, with fans and chilled water on hand.

Getting there is straightforward: hotel parking is available, though limited, with street parking along the soi as an overflow option. The BTS is a practical alternative — from the station, a Muvmi or the hotel’s own shuttle (check availability in advance) will get you the rest of the way.

Location: Craftsman Bangkok Hotel, Phahonyothin Soi 11

Hours Open daily, 07:00–23:00 (last order 22:00)

Breakfast & Brunch: 07:00–15:00

Dinner: 15:00–23:00

Café: 07:00–20:00