Hidden away with no windows and no desire to be found, this discreet spot feels like a speakeasy straight out of an old-school gentlemen’s club—minus the cigars, plus the Japanese precision.

It doesn’t take long to realize you’ve stepped into the den of a true wine lover. With over 1,000 labels in the cellar, Swirl is a serious contender for Bangkok’s best wine bar. But the bottles, directly at hand to choose in the cellar, are only part of the story.