Bully's Pub with the Bull standing guard
Bully 's
Sukhumvit Road between Soi 4 and 2 (Next to Marriot)
Bangkok 10110
Tel: 02 656-4609
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This a large operation that has been now judiciously adorned to provide a convivial atmosphere. Located between the dross of Soi 4 and the Marriot hotel it seeks to attract family and a genuine pub crowd as opposed to those searching for company in Soi Nana. The outside displays a mass of beer signs but the real identifier is the large metal bull that stands guarding the entrance. Inside there is much memorabilia on the walls and even strung to the ceiling. One side at the far end features a few pool tables but there is plenty of seating in the first two thirds of the space and a long bar.
This is an American owned and managed business so the menu veers in that direction as opposed to the traditional British style pub menu. Thus the menu includes plenty of burger style options and the likes of 'sloppy Joe 's ' and tex mex items as well as some more traditional options of fish and chips and pies. There is a limited range of wines available and a proper wine list would help as the staff want to sell the stuff by the glass. The food is of a good standard as there is decent kitchen, on top of that the manager Ed is a Chef by trade.
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Soi 8 Pub
Soi 8 Pub
Sukhumvit Soi 8 (Left side about 60 yards from Sukhumvit Road)
Tel: 02 653 3144
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From a very dubious operation called Corleone's to very worthwhile boozer called Soi 8. The man behind it is Kiwi David who spent his formative years flying for Cathay. David's very much hands on approach has seen this operation seriously blossom and is now one of the top pubs in the Sukhumvit area. His emphasis is on families and sport: this is undoubtable somewhere you take Mum and Gran to watch the Rugby, but only if you can get a seat!
The food menu is long and comprehensive with the usual mix of breakfasts, sandwiches and pub dishes. David once recommended to me 'Rigatoni with Parma ham, feta cheese, black olives, tomato sauce and extra virgin olive oil' so I took up the challenge and despite not being a great pasta man I enjoyed it. It is something different. Decent lamb and steaks, as well proper Kiwi cod, in the fish and chips, round out the section of 'stuff that walks and stuff that swims.' There is also a Thai section. So as you would expect in a decent pub menu there is lots of choice without going over the top. David has worked to get the food standard up and is constantly on the prowl to make certain it stays that way.
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