Coffee Talk Cafe at Thavorn Museum

A Museum Coffee Shop with Vintage Decor

Coffee Talk Cafe on Ratsada Road in Phuket town is easy to miss if you walk by, but it is also easy to spot because of the unusual and beautiful vintage black car ornamenting the front door, as it serves as the entrance of the Thavorn Phuket Museum in Phuket Old Town. This isn’t just a coffee shop, it’s a display of vintage treasures collected over decades. The cafe celebrates the golden era of the Thavorn Hotel with hundreds of restored objects filling every wall and corner.

The decor tells a story. Vintage guitars, old radios, antique lamps, and classic movie posters hang throughout the space. Two restored classic cars sit inside the cafe, their fronts serving as unique tables for guests. Industrial wheels, brass lanterns, and memorabilia from Phuket’s past fill shelves and display areas. The colour scheme of blue walls, wooden accents, and warm lighting creates a comfortable atmosphere that feels both modern and nostalgic.

The cafe functions as both a working coffee shop and a museum entrance. Visitors can enjoy drinks and light bites whilst surrounded by these curated pieces. The friendly staff welcome guests and explain the significance of items on display. Many visitors linger longer than expected, drawn in by the fascinating collection and relaxed vibe.

What makes it special

This venue works because it blends functionality with heritage preservation. Rather than locking treasures away, the owners integrated them into daily operations. You can sit at a table next to a vintage car or order coffee beneath restored advertising signs. The approach makes the collection accessible and creates natural conversation starters.

The cafe connects seamlessly to the Thavorn Museum itself. After browsing the cafe, visitors often venture through to explore more displays inside. The museum houses items from the hotel’s history, tracing Phuket’s development through decades of preserved objects.

Practical details

The cafe serves hot and cold beverages, coffee, and simple food. Prices are reasonable for the experience and location. The space accommodates both solo visitors and groups comfortably. Free WiFi is available. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, without pretension or pressure to purchase.

Coffee Talk Cafe demonstrates how heritage venues can remain active, engaging spaces. Rather than becoming static museums, the cafe keeps history alive by making it part of everyday experiences. It’s a straightforward place where coffee, curiosity, and preservation meet.

About the Thavorn Phuket Museum

Built in 1960, the Thavorn Hotel on Ratsada Road has a long story in Old Phuket Town. The museum originally opened decades ago as a small quirky hotel attraction that was more an anecdotal storage of all the old stuff and equipment used in the many years of the hotel’s operation, including phone dispatches, old rusted movie projectors, and laundry machines. This new museum is a hidden trove of vintage artefacts with true human history attached to each object!

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