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Step into 19th century Bangkok to sip coffee, cocktails at old print house

A 127-year-old European-style building in the old quarter that once printed the Royal Gazette and countless tomes has opened its doors as a cafe serving quality coffee and cocktails. 

Founded in 1895 during the reign of King Rama V, the Bumrungnukulkit Printing House is now welcoming customers to sip brews at a pop-up cafe called Craftsman at Bumrungmuang.

The building was only minimally renovated to preserve its original appearance, according to Netnapa “Waew” Narathatsachan, founder of Craftsman Roastery.

A file photo of the Bumrungnukulkit Printing House.
A file photo of the Bumrungnukulkit Printing House.

Now until September, Netnapa’s team have taken over the building to serve caffeinated drinks with highlights including Mocha Yuzu (THB150), Dirty (THB125), and Spiced Latte (THB145) using beans grown at home and abroad and roasted in-house. To go with…

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