FROG BKK
237 Sukhumvit 49, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
FROG BKK is one of the more considered bar concepts on the Sukhumvit stretch. The Murakami-structured menu is a device that actually informs the drinking experience rather than just functioning as a decoration. Kei Sawada's focus on Japanese spirits gives the bar a clear identity. The second floor cigar lounge further separates it from the typical Bangkok cocktail bar format. The bar is worth the detour down Soi 49.
FROG BKK operates at 237 Sukhumvit 49 in the Khlong Tan Nuea section of Watthana. The bar is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5PM to midnight and is closed on Sunday and Monday. The concept was developed by Japanese bartender Kei Sawada, who brought a distinct aesthetic to the Sukhumvit 49 stretch. The interior design draws from a lotus pond setting, with frog motifs used throughout as a deliberate design thread rather than a novelty element. The cocktail menu is structured around the plot of Haruki Murakami's novel Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World. The first section, named Hard-Boil, focuses on classic cocktails given contemporary treatment. The second section, named Wonderland, gives bartenders more latitude for creative combinations. The bar focuses on premium Japanese spirits and liquors. A second floor holds a private bar and cigar lounge with a collection of around 200 brandy bottles.
FROG BKK is an LGBTQ+ inclusive venue and operates as a transgender safe space, with gender-neutral toilets available. The bar serves groups and tourists alongside regular local clientele. On-site parking is available at the Sukhumvit 49 address. Table service is the standard format, with takeaway orders also accepted. Cocktail prices run at around 480 baht for signature drinks.
The BK Magazine review at bkmagazine.com covers the concept in detail alongside specific cocktail descriptions. The Instagram account at instagram.com/frog.bkk posts current menu updates and event announcements. Full details on the current menu are at the official website exquisiteelixir.asia. FROG BKK is on Sukhumvit 49, accessible from Thong Lo BTS station by taxi heading south along the soi.