Bangkok’s bar-collaboration calendar gets a playful Silom entry on Saturday, 3 October 2026. Howdy, 25! The Bar Is Hers brings Gift Visansaya, bar manager of YAO, to 25 Degrees at Pullman Bangkok Hotel G for a one-night mix of signature cocktails, burgers and Western styling.
The takeover starts at 6pm on the ground floor of the hotel. It is a focused evening rather than a new permanent menu, so timing matters. Arrive early if you want to talk with the team, choose a seat and experience the drinks before the late-night crowd builds.
Meet the guest bartender
Gift Visansaya normally leads the bar at YAO, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G’s Chinese-inspired rooftop venue. Moving downstairs to 25 Degrees changes the frame: polished rooftop drinks meet a 24-hour American burger bar with a deliberately informal personality.
That contrast is the reason to go. A takeover should reveal how a bartender responds to a different room and food style, not simply transport a regular menu. Ask what inspired the night’s signature cocktails and which serve best reflects Gift’s approach.
Pair drinks with burgers
25 Degrees is built around burgers, so food is more than an afterthought. A rich beef burger calls for acidity, bitterness or bubbles to refresh the palate. Sweeter cocktails can work with spice, but may feel heavy beside cheese, sauce and a full portion of fries.
If you plan to try several drinks, share food and pace the order. Begin with a lighter highball-style serve if offered, move to something more spirit-forward, and keep water on the table. The point is to notice the collaboration, not race through the menu.
Expect a themed room
The hotel’s event imagery leans into cowboy hats and a Western bar mood. Dressing to the theme can be fun, but it is not a reason to overcomplicate the evening. Smart-casual clothing that suits a lively burger bar should keep the focus on the drinks and company.
Music and crowd energy are likely to rise later. Guests who prefer detailed conversation with the bartender should target the opening hour. Those who want a more social night may enjoy arriving after dinner, once the room has developed its full atmosphere.
Know the venue
25 Degrees occupies the ground floor of Pullman Bangkok Hotel G at 188 Silom Road, Bang Rak. The restaurant operates around the clock, making it unusually flexible for a late burger after the event’s main rush. The venue also describes itself as pet friendly.
For event questions, contact the hotel on +66 2 352 4000. The restaurant’s direct number is 02 352 4192. The official announcement does not state a cover charge or fixed package, so ask about reservations, minimum spending and any special menu price before visiting.
Getting there
The hotel sits on Silom Road, a manageable walk or short connection from the area’s rail stations. Public transport is the sensible choice if you plan to drink. If you drive, confirm hotel parking validation and arrange a safe journey home before the first cocktail.
Bangkok rain can slow surface traffic in October. Add a little time, particularly around the 6pm start when commuters are still moving through Silom. A reservation, if accepted, will not protect you from a delayed taxi or a full road.
Make the night worthwhile
Choose one or two event signatures rather than defaulting immediately to a familiar drink. Ask the team which cocktail was designed for a 25 Degrees burger, then order food around that answer. A collaboration is most rewarding when bar and kitchen ideas meet.
Order with a little strategy
Start by reading the complete event menu before choosing. Ask which base spirits, garnishes and techniques are unique to the takeover, and whether a lower-alcohol serve is available. A well-built drink should remain balanced from first sip to last, even as ice melts and the burger reaches the table.
Guests avoiding alcohol can still ask for a thoughtful zero-proof option rather than settling for a sweet soft drink. Tell the team whether you prefer citrus, herbs, bitterness or spice. The best bars can translate the evening’s theme into an adult non-alcoholic serve.
Eat before drinking heavily
A burger provides substance, but it is not permission to ignore alcohol strength. Drink water between cocktails and avoid combining the takeover with a long sequence of other Silom bars unless everyone has a safe transport plan. Staff can explain ingredients, but each guest remains responsible for pacing.
Check allergies in sauces, buns and garnishes. Nuts, dairy, eggs and seafood ingredients can appear in places that are not obvious from a short menu name. Give the kitchen and bar enough notice to advise accurately, particularly during a busy one-night service.
Browse our Bangkok bar guides, events coverage and wider Bangkok ideas for the rest of the weekend. Howdy, 25! begins at 6pm on 3 October 2026 and is scheduled as a one-night event.