The 25 Best Bars in Bangkok
Bangkok’s nightlife is built around bars: rooftop terraces with skyline views, hidden speakeasies, natural wine bars and late-night jazz spots. We guide you to the best bars in Bangkok picks out 25 places that consistently deliver – from classic hotel bars by the river to creative cocktail bars and neighbourhood favourites across Sukhumvit, Silom and beyond.
VERTIGO & MOON BAR
★ Must-Try: A classic whisky sour under the open sky
One of Bangkok’s most dramatic rooftops: an open-air deck that feels like the bow of a ship floating above Sathorn. You come here for the 360-degree skyline, the sense of occasion and a slightly dressier crowd. Prices are high, but sunset here with a well-made classic in hand is still a Bangkok rite of passage.
Address: Banyan Tree Bangkok, 21/100 Sathon Rd, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120
SKY BAR LEBUA
★ Must-try: Hangovertini
Probably Bangkok’s most famous rooftop bar, wrapped around the golden dome of State Tower. Expect a mix of movie fans, hotel guests and well-dressed locals taking photos at the glass balustrade. The vibe is glamorous and a bit theatrical – ideal if you want “Bangkok at night” turned up to the max.
Address: 64th Floor, State Tower, 1055 Silom Rd, Silom/Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
OCTAVE ROOFTOP LOUNGE & BAR
★ Must-try: Octave signature cocktails
Octave stretches over several levels on top of Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, with a relaxed Thonglor crowd and a full 360-degree view. Earlier in the evening it feels like a sundowner lounge; later it leans more into DJ sets and date nights. A good choice if du willst Rooftop-Feeling ohne allzu steifen Dresscode.
Address: Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, 2 Sukhumvit Soi 57, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
BKK SOCIAL CLUB
★ Must-try: Latin-inspired signature cocktails
Inside Four Seasons Bangkok, this bar channels golden-age Buenos Aires: dark woods, soft lighting and perfectly choreographed service. Drinks are impeccably balanced, the crowd is international and polished, and the whole place feels like a destination in itself – very “treat yourself” territory.
THE BAMBOO BAR
★ Must-try: Jazz-night signature cocktail
Bangkok’s most iconic hotel bar pairs live jazz with a cocktail list inspired by regions of Thailand. Rattan chairs, dark woods and flawless service put it firmly in the “classic” category. Book ahead if you want a table near the band.
Address: Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, 48 Oriental Avenue, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
DRY WAVE COCKTAIL STUDIO
★ Must-try: Omakase-style cocktail course
Hidden and intimate, Dry Wave runs more like a tiny studio than a regular bar. You sit at the counter, talk flavour with the bartender and let them build a sequence of bespoke drinks around you. Lighting is low, details are meticulous – this is one for people who want an almost meditative drinking experience.
Address: 42/17 Soi Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
BAR US
★ Must-try: Three-course “liquid dinner” cocktail journey
Bar Us is where fine-dining techniques meet cocktail geekery. The menu is arranged like a tasting menu – starters, mains, afters – with clarified, fermented and vacuum-distilled drinks that still manage to feel playful rather than pretentious. A must for serious cocktail lovers who enjoy a concept bar done right.
Address: 61/37, 1 Soi Sukhumvit 26, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
VESPER COCKTAIL BAR
★ Must-try: Vesper Martini
A modern classic on Bangkok’s bar scene, Vesper combines serious cocktail craft with a grown-up, European-leaning mood. Expect low lighting, well-tailored guests and a menu that nods to the great hotel bars of London and New York. Ideal for martini people and pre- or post-dinner drinks around Silom.
Address: 10/15 Sala Daeng 2 Alley, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
TEP BAR
★ Must-try: A Thai herbal cocktail or ya dong flight
Tep Bar in Chinatown is unapologetically Thai: cocktails built on local spirits, rice wine and herbal liqueurs, small plates from the charcoal grill and live traditional Thai music most nights. It’s the place to go when you want a bar that could only exist in Bangkok – somewhere you can sip inventive drinks, listen to classical and molam-inspired Thai bands and feel wrapped in the city’s culture rather than escaping from it.
Address: 69 Soi Nana, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
TEENS OF THAILAND
★ Must-try: Nightly rotating gin & tonic
Tiny, dim and always packed, Teens of Thailand is a Chinatown institution. The focus is gin – rows of bottles behind the bar, minimalist G&Ts in big glasses, and the occasional experimental special. Come on a weeknight for a bit more breathing room, or squeeze in on weekends for pure energy.
Address: 76 Soi Nana, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100
OPIUM BAR
★ Must-try: Opium-inspired signature menu
Above the Chinese-inspired restaurant “Foodsmith Ba Hao” style (if you know, you know), Opium Bar feels like an old-world den lit by jewel-toned lamps and candlelight. Cocktails are themed around “visions” and botanicals, with complex, layered flavours and beautiful glassware. A moody, cinematic stop near Chinatown.
Address: 113 Soi Nana, Yaowarat Rd, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100
FIND THE LOCKER ROOM
★ Must-Try: A “Past, Present, Future” riff on your favourite classic
Behind a wall of metal lockers in Thonglor, Find the Locker Room is a compact speakeasy with a menu built around clever reworks of classic cocktails. The room is dark, buzzy and bartender-driven – one of the best places to see how seriously Bangkok takes its cocktail game.
Address: 406 Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor), Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
RABBIT HOLE
★ Must-try: Dealer’s-choice stirred drink
Behind an unmarked wooden door on Thonglor, Rabbit Hole unfolds into a tall, industrial-chic space with a central copper bar. The menu leans sophisticated and spirit-forward, but the team is equally happy to go off-menu. A solid all-rounder for date nights and small groups in Thonglor.
Address: 125 Sukhumvit 55 (Thong Lo), Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
FIND THE PHOTOBOOTH
★ Must-Try: Salty Dog or a BTT POP signature
Find the Photobooth is a true speakeasy: you step through an actual photo booth and into a compact, low-lit cocktail bar that feels like a secret. The team mixes serious technique with a playful attitude – bright, layered drinks, a touch of nostalgia and a soundtrack that leans into Bantadthong’s street energy.
Address: Bantadthong Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
IRON BALLS DISTILLERY & BAR
★ Must-try: Iron Balls Gin & Tonic
Part distillery, part bar, Iron Balls is all about its eponymous gin. Think nautical-industrial decor, lots of copper and steel, and a compact menu of clean, well-built drinks. A good pre-game spot before heading deeper into Ekkamai/Thonglor.
Address: 394 Ekkamai Soi 12, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
SMALLS
★ Must-try: Absinthe cocktails
Smalls feels like the living room of an eccentric art collector: narrow staircases, mismatched chairs, art on every wall and a crowd that’s half expats, half locals. There’s often live music or a DJ upstairs, and the rooftop terrace is a reliable nightcap spot. Very “old Bangkok in a good way”.
Address: 186/3 Suan Phlu Soi 1, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120
ALONETOGETHER
★ Must-Try: Old Fashioned or Manhattan
Alonetogether on Sukhumvit 31 is part cocktail bar, part jazz club: classic drinks, a proper stage downstairs and an upstairs listening lounge that feels like a private salon. You come here to actually hear the music, sip something well made and stay for more than just one set.
Address: 29 Sukhumvit 31 Alley (Sawasdee), Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
SAXOPHONE PUB
★ Must-try: Cold beer & live jazz/blues
Saxophone is loud, convivial and pleasantly unpolished – the opposite of a speakeasy. Live bands play jazz, blues and rock almost every night, and tables are often piled high with Thai comfort food. Come here when you want music first, cocktails second.
Address: 3/8 Victory Monument, Phaya Thai Rd, Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
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★ Must-try: A signature cocktail during the late set
Black Cabin Bar hides off Thong Lo and feels like an intimate live-music club first, bar second – in the best way. The room is dark and cosy, the stage is the focus and the programme runs from jazz and soul to indie and funk, backed by cocktails that are far better than most music venues manage. Come here when you actually want to listen to the band, not just have background noise.
Address: 466, 16 Thong Lo, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
AQUA BAR
★ Must-try: Classic cocktail by the koi pond
Hidden in the courtyard of Anantara Siam, Aqua feels like a garden lounge in the middle of Ratchaprasong. Palms, a koi pond, and soft jazz make it ideal for pre-dinner drinks or a quieter night with friends. Dress leans smart-casual, but the mood is relaxed.
Address: Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, 155 Ratchadamri Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
MOD KAEW WINE BAR
★ Must-try: Glass of natural wine from the daily selection
Mod Kaew is a cosy natural-wine bar with a small terrace and an international, wine-savvy crowd. Bottles line the walls, staff are happy to pour tastes, and the food is much better than “bar snacks” – perfect for a casual evening that somehow stretches into midnight.
Address: 142 Soi Sueksa Wittaya, Sathorn Soi 12, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
THE WINE MERCHANT
★ Must-try: Sommelier’s choice wine flight
Part retail shop, part bar, The Wine Merchant in Park Silom is where you go for serious bottles in a sleek, glass-and-marble setting. You can sit at the counter, order small plates and let the sommelier pour through lesser-known regions. Great for pre- or post-dinner around Silom.
Address: Park Silom, 1 Convent Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
WHISGARS
★ Must-try: Single malt and cigar pairing
Whisgars on Sukhumvit 23 is Bangkok’s classic whisky-and-cigar lounge: low light, leather armchairs, a walk-in humidor and one of the best selections of single malt and single cask whisky in the city. The mood is calm and conversational, with live music some nights but never so loud that you can’t talk – ideal for slow evenings built around a good dram and a cigar.
Address: 16 Soi Sukhumvit 23, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
THE IRON FAIRIES
★ Must-try: A whimsical, slightly smoky house cocktail
The Iron Fairies is one of Bangkok’s most theatrical bars: a dark, maze-like space styled like an ironsmith’s workshop, with tiny “fairies” in jars, wrought-iron staircases and live music on many nights. It’s more about atmosphere and mood than cocktail geekery – a late-night spot where you sink into a sofa, listen to the band and feel like you’ve stepped into another world just off Sukhumvit 39.
Address: 1–2 Soi Sukhumvit 39, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
THE HOUSE ON SATORN
★ Must-try: Classic martini in the courtyard
Set in a restored 19th-century mansion next to W Bangkok, Bar Sathorn feels like a little slice of colonial-era fantasy: tiled floors, high ceilings and a lush courtyard. Cocktails are refined without being fussy, and the building alone is worth a visit.
Address: The House on Sathorn, 106 North Sathorn Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
