Goddess Bar

A Beautiful Space, but an Unwelcoming Experience My partner and I visited Goddess Bar during Pride Month, and unfortunately, our experience was rather disappointing. I'd discovered the bar on Instagram and was immediately drawn to its intimate, sexy speakeasy aesthetic. As a women-only space, it seemed like the perfect place for us to enjoy a few cocktails and spend some quality time together. We arrived without a reservation, which I fully acknowledge. Given the nature of the establishment, I completely understand the need for reservations, identity verification and additional security measures to maintain a safe space. However, the way we were received left much to be desired. As soon as we entered, the bartender hurried towards us and stopped us at the entrance to ask whether we had a booking. When we explained that we didn't, they went to check whether we could be accommodated. This entire interaction happened right at the entrance, in full view of the other guests, which felt unnecessarily uncomfortable and embarrassing in such a small, intimate venue. We were eventually allowed to stay, paid the required entrance fee without hesitation and were seated at the bar. Unfortunately, the service didn't improve much from there. While we were still placing our drinks order, the bartender had already rung up a bill for one drink before I'd even had the opportunity to order mine. I have absolutely no issue with establishments requiring payment as you order, but surely both guests should be given an opportunity to place their orders first? The interaction felt rushed and rather dismissive. We did receive welcome drinks and some snacks, which was a nice touch. However, I also ordered a cocktail that was advertised as including a Polaroid photograph, which we never received. Given how uncomfortable we'd already been made to feel, we decided not to raise the issue. Another observation was seeing someone who appeared to be one of the owners offering shots to guests at another table while encouraging them to leave Google reviews. While there's nothing inherently wrong with inviting feedback, it did feel a little awkward given our own experience. What disappointed me most was the lack of warmth in a space that should ideally feel welcoming and inclusive. My partner was ready to leave almost immediately because of how uncomfortable the initial interaction made us feel. I chose to stay because I'd genuinely been looking forward to visiting, but neither of us felt particularly welcome. One suggestion would be to introduce a more discreet arrival process, perhaps a doorbell or buzzer system where reservations and entry requirements can be checked before guests enter the main bar. This would preserve the privacy and comfort of both arriving guests and those already inside. The venue itself is undeniably beautiful, and I appreciate the concept of creating a dedicated space for women. Unfortunately, beautiful interiors alone don't make for a good hospitality experience. We stayed for one cocktail each before moving on to other LGBTQ+ bars in Bangkok, where we had far more welcoming experiences. I really wanted to love Goddess Bar, but based on our visit, I wouldn't recommend it. A space intended to feel safe and inclusive should also make its guests feel respected and welcome.