Syahreza Ishwara, General Manager of Anantara Chiang Mai Resort & Spa, recently welcomed distinguished guests including William E. Heinecke, Chief Executive Officer of Minor International Pcl., Nakorn Laksanakarn, CEO of U City Pcl., Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotel Group and COO of Minor International Pcl., Kornkanok Yongsakul, Tiplada Poonsiriwong, Ardhawadee Jiramaneekul, Nicha Thanalongkorn, Rohit Sachdev, Managing Director of Soho Hospitality, and many others at the grand opening of The Service 1921 Restaurant & Bar – a one of a kind culinary experience inspired by the colonial house heritage and fictitious sensationalism.
Standing proudly in the resort’s manicured grounds beside the Mae Ping River, the colonial house was opened in 1921 as the British Consulate of Chiang Mai. The Service 1921 Restaurant & Bar reimagines this colonial era, transforming the charming residence into a surreal and exciting experience. The fictitious concept creates an eccentric and edgy reinvention of what once was, by restoring the consulate as the residence of the British government’s secret intelligence service.
In contrast to the secretive ambience, The Service 1921 is very much a social scene. On the lower level, a central bar with high stools is surrounded by plush lounge areas, with doors opening onto wrap around veranda seating. Enriching the fine beverage offering, the wine cellar is stocked with an impressive selection of New and Old World wines, and an exclusive connoisseur haven for wine tasting journeys and private dinner parties.
In the upstairs restaurant, a private whiskey tasting room is accompanied by two connecting communal dining rooms, which lead through to a library wall that features a secret book shelf door, opening onto a private dining room designed to reflect the teak logging concessions of British trading companies. The upper wrap around veranda also offers terrace seating and communal high tables.
The Service 1921’s culinary offering is equally well thought out, with a distinctive menu of contemporary Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese dishes, created by a team of expert chefs from each cuisine. Specialist Asian twist cocktails, fine wines and champagnes are presented by the resident Mixologist and Wine Guru, accompanied by a fine whisky selection and Cuban cigars presented by the resident cigar aficionado.
Contemporary soundtracks add to the upbeat mood. Anantara’s personalised hospitality ensures a richly inviting five star service, while guests drink in and savour the historic fantasy.
Cuisine: Thai, Chinese Szechuan and Vietnamese
Lunch: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Asian Light Bites: 11:30 am – 1:00 am
For more information and reservations, please contact The Service 1921 Restaurant & Bar at
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort & Spa
123-123/1 Charoen Prathet Road, Changklan, Muang, Chaing Mai 50100 Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 53 253 333 Email: chiangmai@anantara.com
