Coolies Club, conjured into life by Bill Bensley, has flung open its doors on Soi Romanee, poised to become the crown jewel of Old Phuket Town. Nestled within a venerable Sino-Portuguese shophouse on one of the globe’s most picturesque streets, this new culinary and libation haven weaves a tapestry of Phuket’s storied tin mining past, paying a colourful tribute to the days gone by.
Soi Romanee, once the notorious haunt of red lights, where tin miners squandered their earnings on brothels, gambling dens, and opium-induced reveries, now gleams with the lustre of its colonial façades and vibrant hues, a magnet for Instagrammers and curious souls alike.
Bill Bensley, the celebrated “Star-chitect” of Asia, shares his delight, saying: “Collaborating with Krystal once again to bring Coolies Club to life has been an exhilarating journey.
