Warehouse 30

About Warehouse 30

Warehouse 30 is a set of 1920s-40s rice warehouses on Charoen Krung 30 in Bang Rak, beside the Portuguese Embassy and a short walk from Si Phraya Pier. Japanese forces used the buildings for storage in the Second World War. Architect Duangrit Bunnag reopened them in 2016 as a creative space. Original wooden floors and industrial shells remain, so it feels raw, airy and a little vintage.

Across about 4,000 square metres there are galleries (333 Gallery, ATTA Gallery, CURU, Alexander Lamont), shops such as Horse Unit vintage, HAY and P.Tendercool, cafes like A Coffee Roaster by Li-bra-ry and Sweet Pista, and an Erb spa. Entry is free, and you pay only for what you buy or eat.

It is a relaxed place to wander, browse and sit over coffee, and it takes one to two hours. It fits well into a Charoen Krung afternoon with street art, Talat Noi and the river. Go on a weekday afternoon, before shops close around 6pm, then head to the riverside for dinner.

Why it works for a date

• Beautiful restored warehouses with old wooden floors
• Independent galleries and design shops
• Low-key alternative to the big malls
• Easy to pair with Charoen Krung and Talat Noi

Good to be aware of

• Compact, can be seen quickly
• Individual shops keep their own hours and many close by early evening
• Hot in the midday heat between buildings

Don't miss

Horse UnitA well-known vintage clothing store that reviewers single out as a highlight of the complex.

ATTA Gallery FreeA gallery that Time Out recommends. Call ahead and the owner may give you an enthusiastic introduction to the work.

Vhils mural FreePortuguese artist Vhils carved a large portrait mural into the neighbouring Portuguese Embassy wall in 2017.