A vibrant new chapter in Bangkok’s cultural and social landscape is set to unfold next month with the opening of The Consul, an exclusive lifestyle destination and members’ club that promises to redefine the art of connection and exchange. Occupying the entire top two floors of the striking new JLK Tower in the lively Sukhumvit district, this highly anticipated venue is poised to become a modern gateway for culture, conversation, and creativity in Asia, with ambitious plans to expand to other cities in the region and beyond.
Inspired by Bangkok’s long history as a crossroads of trade and ideas, The Consul is a place where cultures meet and meaningful conversations spark. Rejecting the trappings of status and exclusivity, the club is instead built on the idea of depth—of experience, of engagement, and of the connections its members cultivate. Every detail, from its striking design to its standout bars, restaurants, and cutting-edge interiors, has been thoughtfully crafted to create lasting impressions.
At the heart of The Consul is a collection of exceptional social spaces with stunning city views designed to delight and inspire, headlined by a bar from the team behind Alice, one of Seoul’s most celebrated cocktail destinations and a fixture on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list, and a stylish contemporary Chinese restaurant presenting a modern interpretation of Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine led by Chef Benson Feng.
Embodying The Consul’s philosophy of unity and creative exchange, Bar Won occupies a crowning position overlooking the main dining room and is reached via a grand staircase to the upper floor. Its name carries layered meanings across cultures—from “one” and “origin” to the circle symbolizing harmony, connection, and flow. Reflecting these ideas, its 12 seasonally rotating signature cocktails reinterpret global art through Thai ingredients, while the 25 refined classics showcase balance, precision, and craft.
The expansive main dining room is designed to be elegant and atmospheric, transforming progressively throughout the evening into a vibrant supper club experience, where nightly live performers and entertainers engage with guests and energize every corner of the venue. For those seeking privacy and intimacy, the restaurant also features exclusive private dining rooms reserved for members and special occasions, each offering personalized service and special menus tailored to guests’ preferences.
In a world first, The Consul will also host Yang Club—a new concept from Team Wang Design with creative direction from Hong Kong-born global star Jackson Wang. Yang Club embodies their unique vision of music, lifestyle, and culture, and is offered exclusively to members of The Consul.
The restaurant and Bar Won will be open to the public, but Yang Club, the private rooms, cigar lounges, and a stylish investors’ lounge will be for members only.
Anticipation for The Consul is already high, with early-bird memberships sold out. Limited memberships will be made available when the club officially opens, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy privileged access to this groundbreaking cultural hub. More details will be unveiled as the opening date approaches, but one thing is certain: The Consul will be much more than a social club—it will become the new epicenter of creativity, culture, and connection in Bangkok.
