Widdershins Is A Chinatown Bar Behind A Bookcase

Widdershins is a Chinatown bar behind a bookcase

Widdershins is a great getaway from the frenzy of Bangkok’s Chinatown. This hidden bar’s magical vibe comes complete with a bar hidden behind a bookcase that’ll make you feel as if you’re walking into Diagon Alley.

Here’s where the bar is hidden and what’s in store when you walk in.

Hidden behind a bookcase

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The bar can be hard to find if you don’t know where it is. That’s because it’s hidden behind a bookcase with no clear signs pointing to it. The bar sits behind the bookcase on the 3rd floor of dim sum shop Laoteng.

The door is on the left end of the picture shown above. All you’ll have to do is pull on the shelf and it’ll open up to the mysterious bar.

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If that’s not got magic and Harry Potter written all over it, then perhaps their tarot themes will. After you order a drink, the bartender will have you pick a card to use as a coaster. They’ll then tell you the meaning of the card.

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Additionally, if you’re having trouble picking a drink, the helpful bartenders will assist you in picking something that’ll match your palate.

Great location for people-watching

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Chinatown is a frenzy of business, commerce, and food. With the neon lights at night, the streets are great for people who love people-watching.

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From its 3rd-floor vantage point, Widdershins is a great location for those who want to see the craze of Chinatown’s busy streets, but don’t want to deal with being in the middle of it all.

With how lowkey and hidden it is, it’s great for people who prefer quiet and introspective moods during the night.

A secret getaway at Widdershins

When you want to people-watch in Chinatown or just want to get away from it all, you can open that secret door behind the bookcase to go to Widdershins.

With its magical and peaceful vibes, it’s good for healing the soul.

Widdershins
Address: Yaowarat Road, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
Opening hours: Sun-Thu 6pm-1am | Fri-Sat 6pm-2am
Contact: +66 9 5987 9239 | Widdershins’ Facebook | Google Maps

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Cover image adapted from: @heynanp