Iron Balls Bar - Creative Cocktails in Quirky Bangkok Surrounds
Hello drink-loving friends!
When wandering a new city, seeking out its uniquely local watering holes is one of my favorite pastimes. Not looking to get wrecked, I simply enjoy unwinding with well-made beverages in cool locations with character. Luckily, Bangkok offers no shortage of options when craving a quality sip.
The other night I ventured into Iron Balls Gin - both the quirky bar's name and specialty spirit source caught my attention. The door in was to the right of this place.
Settling on a barstool, I ordered one of their Negroni variations, impressed to learn the components were fully house-made. Chatting up one of the Vietnamese bartenders as my drink was mixed, she was delighted I guessed her heritage correctly. We bonded briefly over our Southeast Asian connection before the manager swung by to check on me.
Both outstanding hospitality matched the quality of my smooth herbal cocktail. When I found out the bar's signature gin itself was launched by a friend's distillery, that personal touch elevated the visit even more.
As I looked up at the ceiling, I was surprised to see it was composed entirely of old glass bottles. There must have been hundreds of them, stacked side-by-side and fused together somehow.
Overall, the drinking experience and decorative audacity of Iron Balls exceeded expectations. Hunting out the under-the-radar gems hidden in Bangkok back alleys always uncovers the most distinct and spirited finds. Cheers to that!
In closing, I would like to say that Pushing boundaries and trying new things instead of sticking to familiar routine is key for revealing life's hidden gems. Recently, my unplanned visa extension detour in Bangkok thrust me far out of normal habits. Yet being adaptable led me to fantastic local park serenity and quirky cocktail dens I'd never otherwise have encountered. Wandering unfamiliar streets and striking up conversations with strangers opens doors to experience untold stories.
Had I clung stubbornly to the original travel blueprint, I would have missed out on memorable interactions and sights. Stepping outside accustomed lifestyle take courage initially, but being bold is the only way to uncover the unpredictable magic that gives life richness. Faced with detours or even just boredom with status quo, shake things up! Choose exploration over expectation and you never know what delightful adventures you may trip across or what captivating characters you could connect with.
Progress depends on those willing to live spontaneously beyond the known.
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