Classic bars, pub-style hangouts, and neighborhood favorites across Bangkok. Cold drinks, good vibes, and no pretense.
A stylish bar featuring a 'Truth or Dare' cocktail concept where guests choose between refined, smooth drinks or daring, high-energy shots. The atmosphere evolves from relaxed early evenings to full party mode with DJs spinning hip-hop, trap, and EDM.
Popular bar and nightlife destination in Sathorn that blends modern style with club vibes. Early evening offers warm, elegant setting with dark wood finishes and soft lighting. As night progresses, atmosphere shifts to party mode with DJs spinning hip-hop, R&B, and electronic sets. Known for polished crowd, creative drinks, and sophisticated design.
Relaxed, Thai-style pub atmosphere with live bands every evening, welcoming crowd of locals, seating for ~150 guests. Ideal for groups or dates. Focus on easy-to-share beers and spirits with casual hot-pot dishes.
Eclectic, quirky, and full of character, Tuba Ekkamai is one of Bangkok's most distinctive bars; part antique gallery, part retro lounge. Located on Ekkamai Soi 21, this long-running favorite is packed with mismatched vintage furniture, art pieces, and collectibles that give every corner a story. The drinks menu features cocktails, craft beers, and generous house pours, while the kitchen serves Thai and international comfort food. With its laid-back vibe, spacious seating, and nostalgic playlist, Tuba is the perfect spot for casual drinks, group dinners, or a night that feels more like hanging out in a cool friend's living room than a typical Bangkok bar.
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.
Craft beer bar where the taps are cold and the cats are warm. This unique bar invites you to try its selection of 5-6 rotating taps. Check their schedule to see when the cats will be making an appearance.
A unique beer pong bar located on the second floor of Thonglor's SEENSPACE featuring beer pong tables, live DJs, and a party atmosphere perfect for nights out with friends.
A rare and welcoming space in Bangkok designed primarily for lesbian and queer women, though open to all who appreciate its inclusive vibe. The bar's design feels intimate and calming, with greenery, soft lighting, and a ceiling that mimics a star-filled sky, giving it the feel of a cozy rooftop escape indoors. Nights are set to an easygoing soundtrack of female DJs spinning pop, R&B, and indie tracks, with occasional live acoustic sets that add a warm, personal touch.
A cozy, music-driven hideaway pairing analog sound with curated fine wines. Guests relax among vinyl records while enjoying soulful turntable music, creating a nostalgic yet modern vibe. The wine list ranges from bold reds to crisp whites, perfect for laid-back evenings or romantic nights out.
Premium whiskey bar blending single-malt Scotch, rare whiskeys, and craft cocktails with a classic cigar lounge. Features hand-rolled cigars from around the world with warm, inviting atmosphere.
A vibrant cocktail bar celebrating tropical flavors and Southeast Asian influences with a modern twist. Crafts inventive drinks using fresh fruits, herbs, and spices reflecting Thailand's rich culinary culture. Features warm lighting, greenery, and contemporary design.
Classic Bangkok backpacker chaos -- in the best way. A magnet for travelers and local Thais looking for a late night party on Bangkok's famous Khao San Road.
Korean Bar in Asok bringing Seoul-night vibes to Bangkok with neon glow, thumping K-pop and hip-hop, and a fun crowd. Ice-cold soju towers, cocktails, and shareable Korean bar bites including crispy fried chicken, tteokbokki, and cheesy corn. LED accents with tables and small dance area where DJs keep energy going late into the night.
A cocktail hideaway located above the Passa Hotel on Soi Saladaeng 2 in Silom. The venue features a playful spy lair with subtle 007 touches and a breezy rooftop feel. It is intimate rather than hectic, a word-of-mouth favorite that occasionally hosts DJs on weekend nights.
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.
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 Isaan-themed restaurant and bar featuring northeastern Thai cuisine, live music, and DJs. Celebrates bold, fiery flavors of Isaan comfort food with a vibrant, energetic nightlife setting on Phahonyothin Road.
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.
The Sportsman - a popular Sukhumvit sports bar & restaurant in Nana (The Trendy Building) with pool/billiards, big-screen sports, great cocktails, live music and outdoor seating.
Hustlers - a pool and sports bar in the Times Square Building (Asok/Sukhumvit) with plenty of billiards tables, big-screen sports and food.
Stylish nightclub on Thong Lo in Bangkok's Watthana district, known for premium cocktails, live DJs and immersive lighting. An energetic, smart-casual spot with a fashionable, LGBTQ+-friendly crowd, open Wednesday to Saturday from 10 PM till late.
Mikkeller Bangkok is Thailand's first dedicated craft beer bar and the Danish gypsy-brewer Mikkeller's first outpost in Asia, tucked down a quiet residential soi off Ekkamai Road (Sukhumvit Soi 63). It occupies a beautifully refurbished old Thai house from the 1950s, pairing a bright, stylish interior with clean modern wooden furniture and a distinctly Nordic, elegant feel. The heart of the bar is its 30 rotating taps, which pour Mikkeller's own experimental brews alongside a curated rotation of European and American craft breweries, backed by a large bottle selection and a bottle shop in the back for on-site drinking or takeaway. A full kitchen turns out high-quality bar snacks and full meals, from sandwiches, cold cuts, pickles, burgers, fries and sausages to pizza, plus special food-and-beer pairing menus and regular garden barbecue nights. One of its signature features is the lush tropical garden, where guests can relax on comfortable chairs and bean-bag seating around low tables amid rich greenery. The crowd is a friendly mix of beer-tourists drawn by the Mikkeller name and Bangkok's local craft-beer enthusiasts, and the bar even hosts a monthly running club that loops around the Ekkamai area. It was named Best Beer Bar 2023 at BK Magazine's B.A.D. Awards, cementing its reputation as a must-visit for anyone serious about beer in Bangkok. Open seven days a week, the whole experience can be enjoyed inside the airy bar or out in the garden.
Hair of the Dog is one of Bangkok's pioneering craft beer bars, tucked away on the 2nd floor of Mahatun Plaza just steps from Phloen Chit BTS station. The bar pours 13 rotating draft taps sourced from world-class breweries around the globe, backed by hundreds of curated bottled beers and a serious gin selection, earning it a reputation as a craft beer institution since opening in 2015. The interior leans into a quirky, offbeat concept blending medical and industrial aesthetics, complete with an actual straitjacket used for entertainment, creating a dark and mysterious atmosphere that encourages socializing. Knowledgeable staff are known for their friendly service and readiness to explain the story behind each brew to help guests find the right pour. It spans two floors and attracts a mix of expats, beer geeks, and after-work professionals in the central Ploenchit/Chidlom business district. A sister branch operates in Phrom Phong. The venue celebrated its 8th anniversary in June 2023, underscoring its staying power in Bangkok's competitive craft scene. It is a go-to destination for anyone chasing hard-to-find international craft beer in the city center.
Chenin is an intimate natural wine bar and all-day bistro on Sukhumvit 31 in the Phrom Phong area, prized for its warm, romantic, and relaxed atmosphere that suits date nights, casual hangouts, and weekend brunch alike. The wine program runs deep, with more than 100 labels dominated by French and Italian producers plus interesting natural and orange wines and some finds from Japan, and the staff happily guide guests to the right bottle. The kitchen turns out fresh house-made pastas, Neapolitan-style pizzas and flatbreads, seasonal dishes, and shareable plates like warm olives, squishy focaccia, and burrata. Signature dishes include the Cheese City flatbread, tagliolini with shrimp cream sauce, grilled branzino with habanero salsa, and desserts such as baked Basque cheesecake and sticky date pudding. The room is small but buzzing, described as feeling like being at a friend's table, and a rotating calendar of weekly guest chefs and special events keeps regulars coming back. It appeals equally to seasoned wine drinkers and those simply after a good night out. The bar is reachable from Phrom Phong BTS with valet parking available at nearby OFTR Bar. Chenin has become one of the most talked-about spots in Bangkok's growing natural wine scene.
Cheap Charlie's is one of Bangkok's most legendary dive bars, an open-air, counter-onto-the-street institution that operated for over three decades on Sukhumvit Soi 11 before closing in 2015 to make way for redevelopment. It reopened in late 2017 in the On Nut area under The Beacon Place on Sukhumvit Soi 50, opposite the Lotus's parking lot and a five-minute walk from On Nut BTS station. The bar is famous for its dirt-cheap, simple-but-strong drinks with no fancy mixology, and its unmistakable quirky decor of fairy lights strung from animal skulls, model trains, Batman figures, and vintage road signs. Seating is casual outdoor bar stools on a paved area, giving it a relaxed, social, conversation-friendly vibe that has always been its trademark. It draws a loyal mix of expats, backpackers, budget travelers, and locals, and is welcoming to solo drinkers. The bar is cash-only and does not serve a full food menu, keeping the focus squarely on affordable beer, spirits, and cocktails. While some longtime patrons feel the On Nut reboot lost a little of the original Soi 11 magic, it remains a beloved fixture of Bangkok's expat nightlife. Local beers hover around 80 baht, keeping it true to its name.
Craft (also known as Craft 23) is one of Southeast Asia's largest tap houses, an open-air craft beer garden on Sukhumvit Soi 23 near Asok, just a short walk from Terminal 21, Soi Cowboy, and the BTS Asok and MRT Sukhumvit stations. Launched as a pop-up in 2014 and now a fully-fledged beer garden, it pours 40+ rotating taps sourced from more than 20 countries alongside a deep bottled selection, giving it a claim to Bangkok's largest craft beer offering. The space features a distinctive retractable roof, so it works rain or shine, transitioning from a relaxed, family-friendly garden by day to an energetic venue by night. The kitchen is a draw in its own right, famous for a house-cured, hand-carved New York-style pastrami sandwich, plus craft burgers, wood-fired pizza, rotisserie chicken, and Thai and Mexican dishes. Weekly theme nights keep it lively, including Pizza Monday, Taco Tuesday, Wings Wednesday, and Burger Thursday, along with a daily happy hour. Live acoustic music runs on Sundays and DJs play on weekends. The crowd is a friendly blend of expats, beer enthusiasts, and locals. A sister venue, Craft 94, operates in Hua Hin.
No Bar Wine Bar is an intimate natural wine bar tucked into a quiet residential lane in Ari, a short walk from the Ari BTS station. It was founded by a small group of creative, passionate Thais united by a love of soulful, minimal-intervention wines, and began life as an online wine shop during the Covid-19 pandemic before opening as a physical bar. The list is a small, personal and constantly rotating selection of natural, organic and biodynamic wines from small producers and less-travelled regions, with over 30 labels rotating roughly weekly and a leaning toward cloudy, umami, high skin-contact and orange wines, including bottles from Georgia and Serbia. The interior is charming and low-key, with cement floors, warm wood, greenery, kooky knick-knacks, soft lighting and a soft-lit patio. The kitchen serves non-traditional, Thai-influenced small plates designed to pair with the wines, and the bar frequently hosts kitchen takeovers and collaborations with respected restaurants. It fits Ari's casual, conscious, natural-and-organic aesthetic and draws curious wine enthusiasts open to unconventional pairings and flavours. The vibe is cool, relaxed and neighbourhood-oriented rather than showy. It is a go-to spot in Bangkok's growing natural wine scene.
The Clubhouse Sports Bar & Grill bills itself as Bangkok's No. 1 sports bar and sits on Sukhumvit Soi 23, close to the Asok BTS and Sukhumvit MRT interchange. It offers a modern, contemporary alternative to traditional Irish-themed pubs, with a spacious, less claustrophobic feel across two floors, high ceilings and large windows. Sport is the main draw: the venue carries a wide range of satellite channels and shows football, rugby, golf, AFL, American football, boxing, cricket and horse racing across numerous HD TVs, including two big screens and individual screens set into leather booths. A full international menu covers pub favourites such as burgers and fish and chips alongside salads and pasta, and there are regular happy hours, typically from around 4pm to 7pm. The layout includes a large covered outdoor terrace, an upstairs pool table, an outdoor smoking area and a mezzanine floor suited to private functions. Drinks span local and imported beers, cider, cocktails and house wine. The crowd skews toward a slightly older expat clientele drawn by the sports coverage and drinks promotions. It is a long-running, reliable fixture of the Asok/Soi 23 nightlife area.
Fatty's Bar & Diner is a Wisconsin-style American dive bar and diner in the Din Daeng area of Bangkok, just north of Sukhumvit near the Sirat Expressway and roughly a 20-minute walk (about 1km) from Phra Ram 9 MRT station. It was opened in 2012 by a Wisconsin native together with his Thai wife and business partner, and has built a loyal following over more than a decade. The walls are plastered with stickers and Americana memorabilia, giving it a genuine, lived-in dive-bar character that has earned it repeated best dive bar nods in local media. The kitchen turns out Midwestern comfort food and American classics such as burgers, ribs, wings, a signature Philly cheese steak and a corned-beef Reuben, and it is known for its house-made cheese curds. Drinks focus on beer, with imported craft selections and locally brewed Thai options available in cans and bottles. Live music is a regular fixture, including a popular open-mic night on Tuesdays. The atmosphere is casual, friendly and unpretentious, blending American dive-bar warmth with Thai hospitality. It draws expats craving a taste of home alongside locals and craft-beer fans.
BREW - Beers & Ciders is one of Bangkok's longest-running craft beer bars, having first opened around June 2011, and now operates from Saphan 55 at the northern end of Thonglor (Sukhumvit 55), set under a bridge crossing a canal about 2.3km from the Thong Lor BTS station. The bar is known for having assembled one of the largest selections of draught and bottled beer in Thailand, pouring from 16 taps and stocking a deep, well-curated fridge of Belgian, American and European imports, plus Guinness and a selection of local Thai craft beers. Its home, Saphan 55, is a combined restaurant, beer garden, performance and event space with both indoor and outdoor seating, giving BREW a spacious, relaxed setting. Food ranges from bar snacks and pan-European deli platters such as cheeses and cold cuts to Thai dishes and pizza from the surrounding food stalls, and the venue has also stocked imported cigars. Live music and events are part of the programme thanks to the Saphan 55 stage. The vibe is easygoing and beer-focused, appealing to craft-beer enthusiasts and expats exploring Thonglor. It remains a landmark destination for serious beer drinkers in Bangkok.
Grapey is a cozy, owner-run natural wine bar that recently moved into a larger space on Sukhumvit Soi 22 in Bangkok. It built its reputation on pairing natural (low-intervention) wines with flavour-packed dishes inspired by Thai and regional Asian, particularly Isaan/Esarn, cooking, where spice, acidity and savoury notes complement the wines in unexpected ways. The bar pours a wide, frequently rotating selection of natural wines, and the friendly owner is known for personally recommending bottles and glasses based on each guest's taste. Beyond wine, Grapey also serves coffee, pastries and Asian small plates, giving it a relaxed all-day cafe-into-wine-bar character. The atmosphere is intimate, welcoming and lively, drawing natural wine enthusiasts and neighbourhood regulars. Its move to the bigger Sukhumvit 22 venue kept the same easygoing energy while adding more room to gather. It is a strong pick for anyone exploring Bangkok's growing natural wine scene.
Two Palms Taproom is a craft beer community space set inside a heritage colonial building (roughly 185 to 200 years old) in the heart of Bangkok's Old Town on Phra Sumen Road. The elegant two-story space, with box sash windows, colonial arches and a tropical courtyard, is striking enough that some say it looks more like a wedding venue than a place for crushing beers, marked outside by its two namesake palm trees. It runs 15 taps devoted to local Thai craft breweries such as SpaceCraft, Vana Brewing, Sunrise Brewing, Fishbridge, Brainfill and Outlaw, spanning hazy IPAs, sours, stouts, lagers and wheat beers, with tasting flights available. For non-beer drinkers there is a classic cocktail menu including an Old Fashioned, a Moscow-to-BKK Mule and a salted plum highball. The kitchen turns out Thai-style drinking food, from somtam, corn ribs and hash browns to smoked coconut-milk prawns, Thai spice-rubbed ribs and eight-hour slow-cooked brisket. It has been in soft opening since early 2025 and champions Thailand's expanding independent brewing scene. Sunday happy hour brings buy-one-get-one deals on select taps. The vibe is unfiltered, underground and community-minded, drawing craft beer lovers and Old Town explorers.
Sports on 20 is a lively American-style sports bar and grill at the mouth of Sukhumvit Soi 20, billing itself as Bangkok's home for US sports. It shows all the major action across 14 HDTV screens, covering NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and college sports from the USA, plus Premier League soccer, international rugby, cricket, Formula 1, MotoGP, UFC, NRL and AFL. The kitchen serves a crowd-pleasing mix of Western pub fare and Thai favourites, including pizza, burgers, wings and sharing plates, along with an all-day breakfast, and delivery is available via Foodpanda. The bar pours cold local and imported beers such as Singha, Leo, Chang, Tiger and Heineken alongside cocktails, with a daily happy hour from 2pm to 7pm featuring local beers around 99 baht. A pool table, full sound system and roomy group seating add to the game-day atmosphere. Open from morning until late, it is a reliable spot to catch early-morning US kickoffs or late-night European fixtures. Reviewers consistently praise its friendly regulars and strong screen coverage, and it holds a high rating across review platforms. The overall feel is casual, social and sports-first.
Burbrit is a Burmese-British craft brewery whose beers were conceived in Singapore and born in Yangon, and this Phra Khanong taproom is its second Bangkok location, right beside BTS Phra Khanong in the Summer Hub complex. The name is a portmanteau of Burmese and British, reflecting the nationalities of its founders. The bar pours around a dozen craft beers brewed in Myanmar, organised into classic, American-inspired and unique categories, alongside cocktails starting around 200 baht. The kitchen leans into Burmese fare and beer snacks, with dishes such as tea leaf salad, Burmese fritters, wings, satay and quesadillas. Compared with the more pub-like original Phrom Phong branch, the Phra Khanong space has an airier feel with high ceilings and Art Nouveau-style black window frames, leaning toward a casual, neon-touched, almost fast-food-y sports-bar vibe. The venue is unpretentious and wallet-friendly. It celebrated its grand opening in May 2025. Burbrit's original Sukhumvit/Phrom Phong location was a finalist for Best Beer Bar at the 2025 BAD Awards.
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.
Duke of Beerington is a craft beer bar and bottle shop located on the ground floor of SK Tower on Sukhumvit Road, just minutes from BTS Thonglor. Behind tall glass windows sits a clean, white, minimalist space with a long communal table and a tall window bar of stools, built for drinking in or grabbing bottles to go. The core of the offering is a fridge stocked with around 100 craft beers and ciders, backed by three meticulously curated rotating taps. The selection leans international and rotating, with UK breweries like Verdant and Track, a strong lineup of American beers, Japanese imports and, more recently, legal Thai craft brews. The man behind the bar, Um, is known for genuinely knowing his beers and happily guiding undecided customers toward the right pour. There is no kitchen, so regulars order in food from nearby spots or have Japanese delivered from across the alley. Happy hour discounts on draft beers make it a relaxed spot for beer geeks and neighborhood locals alike. It is best reached via BTS Thong Lo and works equally well as a quick bottle run or a lingering session at the bar.
The Robin Hood is a traditional British pub and one of Bangkok's favourite spots for live sport, sitting opposite Benjasiri Park on Sukhumvit Soi 33/1, a short walk from BTS Phrom Phong. It is a large, English-style pub decked out in dark wood with floorboards, a long ground-floor bar and comfortable seating for dining, plus a balcony area upstairs with more seating and a pool table. Multiple large HD screens show live matches, with weekends given over to football, rugby and cricket fixtures. The kitchen runs from morning until late serving international pub grub and British classics, from traditional English breakfasts to hearty mains, alongside draught beers and local ales. Daily happy hour and a Monday quiz night round out a busy weekly calendar. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, popular with expats, sports fans and visitors looking for a familiar pub feel in the middle of Sukhumvit. Its location by the park and near the BTS makes it easy to reach for a match, a meal or a pint. It has long been a fixture of the Phrom Phong drinking scene.
COLLECTED is an intimate natural wine bar set in a historic heritage building in Bangkok's Old Town, on Bamrung Mueang Road in Phra Nakhon. Small, relaxed and easy-going, it feels like the kind of neighbourhood wine bar every city wishes it had, with only around ten seats. The program centres on natural, organic and orange wines, often spotlighting lesser-known and underrepresented white grape varieties, and is complemented by local craft beer and a selection of non-alcoholic drinks. Rather than formal lectures, the bar hosts casual tastings and pours built around conversation, shared snacks and easy-going discovery. Shared plates and snacks accompany the drinks, keeping the mood social and unpretentious. The focus is not on chasing trends but on creating a space where good drinks and good conversation come naturally, welcoming both seasoned natural-wine drinkers and curious newcomers. Its Old Town setting makes it a distinctive stop away from the Sukhumvit crowds. The friendly, low-key atmosphere makes exploring unfamiliar bottles feel effortless.
Bar and restaurant in the EATELIER dining zone on the 4th floor of Siam Paragon, built around an unusually deep spirits list — rare, limited-edition and award-winning bottles, many available by the glass, plus curated whisky tasting flights. The room is unmistakable: blue-lit arches over a curved back bar, moss-covered walls with hanging greenery, blue velvet stools and waistcoated staff. Handcrafted cocktails are paired with a Thai-Western tapas menu developed by Benya Nanthakhwang of White Café. Open from mid-morning to midnight, it suits a shopping break as readily as a late drink.
An open-air food and drink complex at the deep end of Sukhumvit 24, built around a curved copper bar under palms and woven pendant lamps. Several independent kitchens and bars share the same yard, which makes it a place to sit down and settle in rather than a single bar to pass through. Live performances run Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the yard is open from 7am to 2am every day. The nightclub Upper House sits in the same complex, and 24 BLVD shares an operator with Baccarat and House of Savoy further along the soi.
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