Water Library · Restaurant · Bangkok
Wine-driven European restaurant on the fifth floor of Central Embassy
Water Library is a modern European restaurant built around a serious wine program, set on the fifth floor of Central Embassy on Phloen Chit Road. It has been a destination for Bangkok's wine crowd since it first opened in 2009, a restaurant that treats the cellar as the main event, not a side note to dinner.
The kitchen cooks modern European food with French technique underneath it, from a cold pasta with Tasmanian abalone and a foie gras terrine to lobster raviolo, miso cured salmon and a veal striploin, matched course by course to an extensive wine list. The restaurant moved to Central Embassy after its original room at Chamchuri Square, its home for 14 years, closed in 2023.
A pairing is all but obligatory here, and a sommelier can steer the wine progression glass by glass across a multi-course meal. It suits a special occasion or a serious, unhurried dinner among Bangkok's dedicated wine drinkers.
Water Library is open from late morning into the evening, daily. Reserve a table through Chope, and come with an appetite for both courses and bottles.
Address: 5th Floor, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Bangkok
Water Library takes reservations through Chope. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Bangkok; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Thursday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Friday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Saturday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Sunday: 11:00 - 22:00
Frequently asked about Water Library
How do I get a reservation at Water Library in Bangkok?
Tables at Water Library are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Bangkok plan, our Bangkok partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Water Library?
Water Library is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Water Library?
Water Library keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Water Library located?
Water Library is in Bangkok, at 5th Floor, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330. MyRSVP can build it into a full Bangkok itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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