Abandoned Mansion
Jazz, Cocktails & Mystery in the Heart of Sukhumvit
Bangkok hides its most fascinating stories behind closed doors. One of them lies quietly under Sukhumvit 14 – a discreet staircase leading to Abandoned Mansion, a speakeasy that feels more like a movie set than a bar. A place where the glamour of the 1930s meets the pulse of modern Bangkok, and every night tells its own tale.
Step off the busy street and the city’s hum fades behind you. The descent reveals dim light, brass reflections, and a low murmur of jazz warming up. Inside, it’s all velvet, shadows, and soft conversation. The décor pays homage to the Prohibition era: heavy curtains, gold-rimmed mirrors, chandeliers glinting like old champagne, and a bar that stretches across the room like a stage. It’s easy to forget you’re in Bangkok at all – and that’s precisely the charm.
The Art of Drinking Stories
The bartenders here are storytellers as much as mixologists. Each signature cocktail is inspired by a notorious name from the Prohibition years: Bonnie & Clyde arrives smoky and sweet; John Dillinger blends bourbon heat with bittersweet spice; Pretty Boy Floyd is elegant, aromatic, and faintly dangerous. The presentation borders on theatrical – drinks served in vintage crystal, garnished with small flames, and introduced with a conspiratorial smile.
But Abandoned Mansion isn’t just about cocktails. The kitchen adds its own sophistication: dishes like lobster gratin and MOB steak are rich and confident, the kind of plates that belong in a place where time seems to slow down. The crowd tends to dine as much as they drink – a sign that this is more experience than nightlife stop.
When the Music Takes Over
Around nine, the band steps in and transforms the evening completely. Live jazz rolls through the room – sometimes sultry, sometimes upbeat – and the space comes alive with movement. It’s a sophisticated crowd: expats, Thai creatives, hotel guests who followed the sound, couples who stay long after their dinner plates have cleared.
There’s an intimacy here that’s rare in the city’s bar scene. The light is low, conversations soft, the air filled with the sound of brass and laughter. On some nights, you might glimpse the private cigar lounge through a velvet curtain – another nod to the speakeasy spirit that defines the venue.
The Soul of Sukhumvit’s Nightlife
Abandoned Mansion isn’t the loud, neon kind of Bangkok night. It’s quieter, deeper – the kind that unfolds slowly, with good company, a well-made drink, and a band that knows how to read the room. It’s ideal for an elegant date, an after-dinner escape, or simply to watch the night evolve from behind a camera lens.
What makes it special is its balance: part theatre, part bar, part sanctuary. You come for the jazz and stay for the feeling that you’ve discovered a secret only a few people know. In a city that thrives on spectacle, Abandoned Mansion is pure atmosphere.
Mr. Bangkok Fazit
If Bangkok had a cinematic heart, it would beat somewhere below Sukhumvit 14. Abandoned Mansion is the kind of place that reminds you what makes this city’s nightlife exceptional – the artistry, the intimacy, the surprise behind an unmarked door. Whether you come for one cocktail or stay until closing, it’s an evening you’ll want to relive.
Abandoned Mansion
41 Soi Sukhumvit 14, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
Tuesday – Sunday | 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Live Jazz from 9 p.m. onwards
Smart Casual Dress Recommended
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