Lhong 1919 — Attraction in Khlong San Subdistrict

I would have rated 5 star if I hadn't had the bad reservation experience. The food is one of the best authentic Thai food. Drinks are expensive as they choose to use a famous local chain. Food is not cheap either but worth the trip. The desserts I chose always ran out. Setting is good on the river in an old rice mill of the renowned Wanlee family. It is a bit hard to get to if you don't drive and leaving is hard as you most likely have to walk out of the soi to get a taxi. I booked the round table near the window as I had very important overseas guests about 10 days beforehand. The staff failed to register my request even though I asked again to keep that table before I arrived and the staff I talked to said yes.They gave the table to someone who didn't even book and were too scared to correct their mistake. Even when we called their superior her attitude was "oh is it true it's our fault" since I didn't ask for the staff's name. My friend vowed never going back...

I’m simply against the concept of this touristic place as they are disrespectful to all the neighborhood : They are doing concerts /musicals/shows 7 nights per week...without having a soundproof room. Basically open air, by the river which amplify the noise propagation. It’s in the middle of a residential area, extremely disturbing for all the people around - many workers who live here since decades. People protested but never got any result. I rent an Airbnb on the other side of the river and I didn’t had a single quiet night for weeks. Right now it’s 00:30 and I closed all windows but cannot sleep. Imagine for people living in wooden houses... Out of that I can add that the music is very cheap (many bad covers, kitsch musicals and commercial dance music) and also they seem to have a taste for adjusting the bass +++ I went to visit during the day : fake old style Chinese restaurated buildings, food industrial and pricy, globally commercial and...

Lhong 1919 feels like a beautiful remnant of something once vibrant – now slowly fading away. When we visited, most of the shops and restaurants were closed. Only a small kiosk, a souvenir store, and the Chinese shrine remained open. The place had a "lost place" atmosphere – quiet, slightly eerie, yet full of character.

You can still feel the weight of history in the old architecture and layout. It’s peaceful, with a unique sense of stillness that invites reflection. Not necessarily a must-see on a short Bangkok visit, but if you're looking for something off the beaten path, it’s worth a stop.

Interestingly, there were several banners and posters around that seemed to suggest redevelopment – possibly for a hotel complex. If that's true, this charming and slightly melancholic site might not be around...