8 Bangkok venues listed as playing soul.
A vibrant rooftop venue fusing Mexico's Tulum bohemian spirit with Bangkok nightlife. Features lush greenery and boho-chic decor creating a tropical jungle atmosphere with handcrafted cocktails and live DJ sets.
A playful cocktail bar channeling 1970s energy with funky decor, velvet curtains, and retro lamps. The menu features a 'funk scale' offering drinks from approachable classics to bold experimental creations like durian pina colada, som tam-inspired gin sour, and Old Fashioned with duck pate. Local flavors and sustainable ingredients feature prominently. Food menu includes Hamachi crudo tarts, pig's ears with durian sambal, bone marrow canele, and wagyu specialties.
A stylish cocktail bar located at The Commons Thonglor, known for its minimalist Japanese-inspired design, vintage vinyl collection, and spirit-forward drinks. Opened by the team behind Bangkok favorites like Q&A and Thaipioka, this intimate nine-seat bar specializes in expertly crafted cocktails made with premium ingredients and Japanese techniques. The relaxed atmosphere is enhanced by DJs spinning R&B and soul classics, creating a cozy yet vibrant spot for casual drinks and late-night socializing.
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 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 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.
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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