Live jazz in Bangkok runs from hotel lounges with a house trio to tiny Thonglor rooms where the band plays until 01:00. Most venues have no cover charge and start their first set between 20:00 and 21:00.
An atmospheric speakeasy inspired by 1930s gangster glamour featuring velvet drapes, dark wood, and crystal chandeliers. The cocktail list pays homage to iconic outlaws while live jazz music fills the air with a cigar lounge adding sophistication.
An iconic rooftop cocktail bar suspended 820 feet in the air at Bangkok's Lebua Hotel. The venue transforms throughout the day with different atmospheres at magic hour, sundown, and after dark, featuring a backlit space that changes color throughout the night.
Award-winning rooftop bar on the 24th and 25th floors of Hotel Muse Bangkok Langsuan featuring Prohibition-era ambiance with vintage decor and live jazz music. Offers expertly crafted cocktails and gourmet dishes with panoramic Bangkok skyline views.
An elegant rooftop venue at the Millennium Hilton Bangkok Hotel featuring sweeping 360-degree views of the Chao Phraya River and city skyline. Two distinct spaces include the open-air Rooftop Bar on the 31st floor and the Jazz Lounge on the 32nd floor with live jazz performances, floor-to-ceiling windows, handcrafted cocktails, gourmet bites, and premium wines.
Jazz & Blues bar at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. From its modest start in 1953, The Bamboo Bar has evolved into a celebrated Bangkok institution, drawing jazz enthusiasts from around the world. This iconic spot, Bangkok's first jazz venue, retains its sensual 1950s ambience. The Mandarin Oriental's acclaimed mixologist team masterfully crafts drinks and cocktails, notably the recently-introduced The Evolution menu. Inspired by the natural progression of bamboo and featuring local ingredients, The Evolution menu embodies The Bamboo Bar's ethos: a legendary jazz establishment perpetually adapting and evolving with the times. Also available is an extensive list of classic cocktails to fuel the evening. A live band featuring a jazz vocalist takes the stage from Monday to Thursday, 8pm to 11:45pm, and on Fridays to Saturdays from 8pm to 12:45am. On Sundays, a pianist performs from 9pm to 11:45pm.
Speakeasy-style lounge with secret entrance, signature cocktails inspired by 1920s Prohibition era, relaxed vibe. Intimate space with leather furnishings and shelves.
Cafe and bar blending vintage charm with modern, artsy vibe. Known for cozy atmosphere and retro-inspired decor, serving specialty coffee, creative cocktails, and Asian and Western comfort dishes with live jazz music.
An intimate cocktail bar in the heart of Phrom Phong featuring live jazz performances seven nights per week. The cozy, retro-inspired atmosphere is perfect for sipping expertly crafted cocktails while enjoying live performance.
Jazz venue styled like roaring twenties entertainment halls with large chandeliers, globe lights, and dark wooden partitions. Multi-level drinking area positioned for optimal stage views. Features respected Bangkok jazz artists and emerging talents nightly.
Tucked away behind an unmarked door at the back of the Civic Horizon Hotel in Ekkamai, this venue offers an escape into Prohibition-era glamour. The name honors 1920 in the Thai Buddhist calendar. Art Deco design, warm lighting, and sophisticated ambiance characterize the space. Inventive cocktails blend historical inspiration with Thai influences. Live performances range from smooth jazz and bossa nova to DJ sets.
Multi-level venue with wrought-iron staircases, dim lighting, and rustic wood. Inspired by designer Ashley Sutton's imaginative stories of fairies forged from metal. Known for moody, enchanted atmosphere pairing inventive cocktails and comfort food like gourmet burgers with live jazz and soulful performances.
A refined, intimate bar that blends live jazz and DJ sets into one sultry evening. Perched on the third floor of Neighbor 24, the venue opens its doors from Tuesday to Sunday at 6 PM.
One of Bangkok's most famous live music bars since 1987, featuring jazz, blues, and soul performances. Two-story venue with stage seating, eclectic decor, and bustling late-night atmosphere. Offers Thai and Western comfort food with cocktails, beers, and fine spirits.
Jazz bar and vinyl lounge featuring world-class jazz musicians with warm acoustics and elegant decor. Upstairs Audiophile Bar caters to vinyl enthusiasts with over a thousand records, vintage turntables, and custom Ojas speakers for immersive listening experiences.
A stylish hidden bar located inside Bangkok's Josh Hotel in Ari, accessible only by requesting a special keycard at reception. Behind its discreet door lies a sultry space dressed in deep crimson hues, mirrored accents, and plush seating that channel the elegance of a 1920s speakeasy. The atmosphere is intimate and refined, often enhanced by smooth jazz or funk playing in the background. At the marble bar, guests can explore a cocktail menu inspired by the whimsical travels of 'Mr. Josh,' featuring inventive signatures such as the smoky Mr. Josh's Journey, the bold Sazerac, the smooth Marilyn 1950s, and the refined El Presidente Twist.
A hidden cocktail spot on Charoen Krung Road in Bangkok's Talat Noi neighborhood that blends vintage theater charm with a modern jazz club vibe. Tucked behind heavy curtains, the venue features deep red tones, dark wood, and stage-like accents creating an intimate atmosphere. The bar comes alive with live jazz performances most nights, while DJs occasionally feature hip-hop, swing, and groovy throwbacks. Signature cocktails include Miss Saigon (gin, elderflower, lemongrass) and Phantom of the Opera (tequila, chili, paprika).
Unique venue for live music lovers combining speakeasy intimacy with small concert venue energy. Features eclectic performances from jazz and funk to indie rock and experimental sounds. Moody lighting, rustic-industrial decor, strong cocktail menu, and craft beers celebrate creativity and artistry.
Soulful live jazz in a warm, intimate setting with soft lighting, vintage-inspired decor, and classic vinyl. Local jazz musicians perform Thursday to Saturday with creative cocktails.
Cozy, low-lit hideaway with warm brass tones and smoky vocals nightly. Features plush banquettes, polished wood bar, and small stage. Thai talents and international musicians perform swing, bebop, and soulful ballads. Classic cocktails with thoughtful twists, wine list, and light food options.
A rooftop jazz restaurant where flavor, rhythm, and skyline meet in perfect harmony. Offers a culinary journey through Thai cuisine with authentic flavors and creative presentations reflecting modern Thai spirit. Drink menu features Thai-inspired cocktails and craft beverages.
A stylish jazz-cocktail lounge inside the Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel featuring live jazz performances, classic and creative cocktails, a discreet cigar lounge, and leafy outdoor terrace with warm, intimate atmosphere.
A sophisticated 3-level jazz bar and cocktail lounge in Suan Phlu with a Parisian feel. Founded by American photographer David Jacobson, Smalls features exposed brickwork, contemporary art, dim red lighting, and intimate seating nooks. Live jazz performances ranging from modern jazz to soul, plus DJ sets. The rooftop terrace has its own bar. Ranked in the World's 50 Best Discovery list.
A French Riviera-inspired rooftop bar on the 29th floor of SO/ Bangkok. Iris provides calm daytime dining while Wild Iris transforms into an energetic evening venue with cocktails, DJ sets, and Mediterranean cuisine across two floors.
A high-end rooftop bar on the 31st floor of Mercure Bangkok Surawong featuring 360-degree views from the Chao Phraya River to Silom's towers. Gemstone-inspired design with Thai-inspired cocktails by renowned mixologist Gongson Sonti.
A minimalist craft cocktail bar on the 3rd floor of The Terrace 49 emphasizing balance, flavor, and thoughtful mixing. The menu uses seasonal Thai ingredients divided into four chapters: Balance, Mix, Taste, and Color.
A sustainable cocktail bar pioneering zero-waste mixology, transforming kitchen by-products into high-value ingredients. Won Best New Bar at Bangkok Bar Show Awards 2025. Menu spans three chapters: World, Waste, and Wild.
A speakeasy-style bar in Yaowarat inspired by Chinese secret societies, offering creative cocktails in an intimate, dimly-lit atmosphere. The cleverly concealed entrance and eclectic decor create an exclusive hideaway.
A natural wine bar specializing in low-intervention Spanish and French wines with exceptional pricing. Won BK Magazine's Best Wine Bar for three consecutive years. Ground floor and second-floor terrace seating.
The world's highest Nobu restaurant spanning three floors on the 57th-58th floor of The Empire, offering Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's contemporary Japanese-Peruvian cuisine. Three themed levels designed by Rockwell Group with 360-degree skyline views.
A three-floor restored shophouse bar on Soi Nana merging New York grit with Yaowarat charm. Classic cocktails inspired by yacht club favorites, a rooftop urban jungle with greenery and soft lights, and street-art murals throughout.
An independent cinema and wine bar housed in a 70-year-old building on historic Decho Lane in Silom. Weekly rotating film screenings, over 2,000 wine bottles, and a former walk-in safe transformed into a sleek wine cellar.
An iconic jazz pub operating since 1985, now located in Chinatown, featuring two bands nightly with mellow acoustic sets followed by full band performances. Walls showcase jazz legend portraits in an authentic old-school atmosphere.
Bangkok Mojo is a cozy, soulful live music bar and self-styled music lovers' club set along Charoen Krung Road in the artsy Bang Rak district, just steps from Silom. It champions timeless tunes played live, with a strong focus on quality sound and a warm sense of community among regulars. From Wednesday to Sunday, rotating bands and musicians bring the stage to life with soul, jazz, funk, blues, disco, roots and classic rock, largely drawn from the 1960s through the 1990s. Nights follow themed programming such as Swingin' Wednesday (rockabilly), Retro Thursday, Finally Friday, Bluesy Saturday and Easy Sunday, with acoustic sets giving way to full live bands as the evening builds. There is no cover charge, just a modest minimum spend of around 300 THB per person, and the bar serves solid cocktails and drinks with friendly service. The intimate, welcoming room and skilled resident musicians consistently earn praise for their energetic, heartfelt performances. It draws a mature, music-focused crowd of locals, expats and 40+ travelers who come for genuine musicianship over party crowds. Free parking is available nearby at Soi 39, and the venue is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
The Living Room is widely regarded as Bangkok's premier live jazz venue, set inside the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, on Sukhumvit Road beside Asok BTS and Sukhumvit MRT. By day it functions as a sophisticated lounge bar serving gourmet light snacks and refreshments, and by evening it transforms into an intimate live jazz destination. The line-up regularly features world-class international talent, including Grammy Award winners and highly respected touring musicians, with the programme long anchored by acclaimed pianist Randy Cannon and his ever-evolving Randy Cannon Group. Guests relax on plush sofas while sipping signature Luxury Collection cocktails, fine wines, champagnes and premium spirits, accompanied by an all-day a la carte menu of appetizing snacks and international dishes. Live music typically begins in the evening around 8 pm and continues until late. Popular promotions include Jazz and Free-Flow Wine evenings and the well-known Sunday Jazzy Brunch. The refined, softly lit setting draws a well-heeled, cosmopolitan audience of hotel guests, jazz aficionados and Bangkok locals. It is one of the city's longest-running upscale jazz institutions.
Adhere the 13th Blues Bar is a tiny, much-loved live blues institution on Samsen Road in the Banglamphu old town, just a short walk from Khao San Road and the canal. Widely considered Bangkok's best blues bar, it packs first-class local musicians into a cramped, atmospheric room whose walls are plastered with album covers, road signs and musical memorabilia of every kind. There is authentic live music nightly, usually with two acts starting around 9 to 9:30 pm and running until roughly midnight or 1 am, with short breaks between sets; the house band and regular players such as Ped Bluesman and Chai and the Blues Maniacs are crowd favourites. Mid-week jam sessions are common as musicians drift in from other gigs, and weekends often bring guest vocalists and one-man guitar acts. Guests can sit indoors in air-conditioned comfort or spill out onto the pavement for a street-side drink. The drinks list keeps it simple and affordable with cold local beers and well-made cocktails like its popular margaritas. Admission is free, but the room is small, so regulars advise arriving early to grab a seat. The vibe is down-to-earth, intimate and friendly, drawing a warm mix of locals, expats, backpackers and blues lovers.
Foojohn Jazz Club is an intimate live jazz venue on the second floor of the historic FooJohn Building, a renovated 1960s post-modernist landmark in the atmospheric Talat Noi district of Bangkok's Chinatown. Curated by a collective of jazz lovers, it has grown over several years into a key hub of the city's jazz scene, hosting live performances from a diverse line-up of local and international artists. The club runs Wednesday through Sunday from around 6 pm until late, with music the centrepiece of the night. Its cosy room seats roughly 50 to 60 guests, creating a warm, close-up listening atmosphere favoured by jazz lovers and night owls. Skilled mixologists turn out a well-crafted cocktail menu that complements the vibe, and there is a card minimum of around 1,000 baht. Because the space is small and fills up fast, reservations are recommended and can be made by phone in the late afternoon. The surrounding FooJohn Building adds to the appeal, housing other venues including a French bistro and an American-style smokehouse. The crowd is a stylish, creative mix of jazz enthusiasts, hip locals, tourists and night owls exploring Chinatown after dark.
Salon Kiku is a natural wine bar and listening room that opened in 2024 on the 4th floor of Studio Lam on Sukhumvit Soi 51, in the heart of Thonglor. It positions itself as a hybrid space that gives equal attention to what is in your glass and what is coming through the speakers, pairing a rotating selection of natural reds, whites and orange wines with a serious analog sound system built around warm Altec A7 speakers. The compact room clusters tables tightly around the sound and offers panoramic views across Bangkok's skyline, with a jazz-cafe mood early in the evening that builds into more dynamic energy as the night goes on. Music spans jazz, soul, funk, Thai funk, global grooves, disco and house, delivered through curated DJ sets and occasional live performances. Beyond natural wine by the glass and bottle, the bar pours classic cocktails and craft non-alcoholic drinks, with small plates of cheese, charcuterie and snacks to share. The crowd skews thoughtful rather than frantic, mixing Bangkok's creative and social scene with international visitors who value good conversation as much as good music. It is a roughly 5-10 minute walk from BTS Thong Lo, making it an easy, relaxed destination for a date or a low-key night out. Reservations are not required and the dress code is casual.
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