Craft cocktail bars and mixology lounges in Bangkok. Award-winning bartenders, creative menus, and intimate atmospheres across Thonglor, Chinatown, and beyond.
Hidden speakeasy behind steel lockers in Thonglor featuring creative cocktails. The venue offers a 'Past, Present, Future' menu with modern mixology and experimental twists in an intimate, dimly lit setting.
Hidden behind a vintage photo booth, this modern speakeasy combines nostalgic charm with inventive drinks. Step through the booth to uncover a cozy, dimly lit bar where cocktails blend Thai influences with international favorites.
Popular nightlife spot blending upscale lounge with dance club energy inside The Duchess Hotel. Features 'Truth' cocktails with smooth flavors and 'Dare' shots for bold tastes. DJs spin hip-hop, trap, and EDM late into the night.
Stylish speakeasy and vinyl bar featuring an extensive 6,000-vinyl collection with signature cocktails inspired by music. Includes a mezzanine cigar lounge accessible via spiral staircase for aficionados.
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.
Bangkok Heightz - an insider-tip rooftop on the 39th floor of The Continent Hotel (Asoke), known for unusual Thai-inspired cocktails using local herbs and spices, with panoramic Sukhumvit skyline views.
Red velvet-clad cocktail bar with dimly lit interior featuring thousands of Iron Balls bottles. Perfect pre-night venue adjacent to Sing Sing Theatre nightclub.
Industrial-chic and nautical cocktail bar featuring on-site gin distillation in a copper still. The atmosphere evokes a contemporary 1920s English club with skilled bartenders crafting classic and inventive cocktails. Menu includes gourmet bites such as wagyu burgers, truffle fries, and Utah Beach oysters.
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.
An elevated cocktail destination on the 46th floor above Sukhumvit, pairing Bangkok's panoramic skyline with an elegant cocktail bar. Inspired by atmospheric layers, each drink represents a distinct altitude from earthy to ethereal creations. The space features understated luxury with warm lighting, leather accents, and house/disco music that evolves throughout the night.
Hidden behind an unmarked wooden door on Thonglor, Rabbit Hole is one of Bangkok's most popular cocktail hideaways. Spread across three dimly lit floors, the bar combines industrial textures, like exposed brick and steel, with marble counters and plush velvet seating. The menu has inventive mixology, featuring both bold spirit-forward cocktails and delicately balanced seasonal creations, each crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Attracting a stylish, well-dressed crowd and backed by smooth ambient beats, Rabbit Hole offers an intimate, upscale escape for those who appreciate the artistry of a perfectly made drink.
A cozy, retro-inspired cocktail lounge on Thonglor Soi 20 featuring warm lighting, vintage furniture, and vinyl records. The bar emphasizes cocktails balancing creativity with approachability for both enthusiasts and casual drinkers.
Speakeasy-style lounge with secret entrance, signature cocktails inspired by 1920s Prohibition era, relaxed vibe. Intimate space with leather furnishings and shelves.
A cozy listening bar blending Salvador Dali's whimsy with vinyl charm. Features 'Vinyl, Vino, and Very Funky Ferments' in a surreal, imaginative space for record enthusiasts.
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.
Hidden behind an unmarked fire escape door in the Metropole Residence, Bar 335 is one of Bangkok's most discreet speakeasies, known for its refined yet mysterious atmosphere. The interior blends Japanese minimalism with moody elegance -- dark wood, marble details, and soft candlelight creating an intimate setting perfect for small gatherings or date nights. At the heart of the experience is a cocktail menu that reimagines classics with a focus on balance and simplicity. On weekends, the energy shifts as DJs add a lively soundtrack, making the bar feel both serene and depending on the night.
A sanctuary in the center of Bangkok. A place to meet genuine characters with stories to tell. The bar features fantastic cocktails in a chilled out atmosphere that centers on media, communication and propaganda from the past and present.
Transforms the serene daytime teahouse TE Time and Space into a softly lit, intimate cocktail bar by night. Specializes in tea-based and herbal-infused cocktails that blend botanical flavors with playful, tipsy flair.
A discreet speakeasy-style bar featuring inventive cocktails including signature creations like the Tiramisu Cocktail and Old Fashioned, plus bespoke drinks and a playful dice-roll option for bartender selection.
Vintage Charm & Live Music in Silom. Blends old-school charm with warm, laid-back vibe. Vintage wood interiors, low lighting, nostalgic atmosphere. Diverse menu from refined bites like tuna tartare and calamari to premium dishes such as Australian wagyu, paired with craft cocktails and high-quality Belgian beers. Live music fills the space each night.
Hidden Bangkok gem combining laid-back lounge feel with local hangout buzz. Intimate, dimly lit space with dartboards and sports screens. Serves whiskies, craft cocktails, sake, and soju.
Tucked away on Soi Nana in Bangkok's Chinatown, this gin-focused bar offers a cozy, character-filled setting inside a rustic shophouse. Behind its sticker-covered entrance, guests find an intimate space decorated with vintage Thai posters and eclectic touches, where bartenders shake and stir creative cocktails with flair. The menu highlights both international gins and inventive local infusions - think Thai tea or chrysanthemum - paired with rotating weekly specials that keep things fresh. Small in size but big in personality, this bar has become a cornerstone of Soi Nana's nightlife, attracting curious travelers and locals in the know.
Cocktail bar in Bangkok’s Chinatown (Samphanthawong) famed for the bartender’s spectacular fire shows and flair performances - highly rated, with standout cocktails and live entertainment.
Tep Bar celebrates Thai culture through craft cocktails, local spirits, and live traditional music. Tucked away in the historic Charoenkrung area, the bar features a dimly lit, intimate atmosphere blending modern mixology with authentic Thai influences. Nightly performances of classical Thai instruments create an experience.
A stylish cocktail bar tucked away in the Soi Nana area of Chinatown. Designed to feel like a welcoming living room, it's a popular hangout for anyone young at heart, offering inventive, inspiring drinks alongside flavorful bar bites.
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.
A stylish hideout combining laid-back atmosphere with refined cocktails. The space feels cozy and contemporary, featuring moody lighting, leafy accents, and walls decorated with striking photography. Inventive drinks are inspired by Japanese expressions, from gin-forward creations to bold coffee-spiked cocktails balancing sweetness and bite.
Bar Us - No. 15 on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2025, Asia’s No. 4 and Best Bar in Thailand. An all-black, design-led cocktail destination where bartenders craft multi-course drink menus that reinterpret classic dishes (satay, beef and onion, fish soup) into imaginative liquid creations using distillation, carbonation and fermentation.
BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Bangkok - No. 49 on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2025, channeling the golden-age glamour of Latin America through bespoke cocktails by the Chao Phraya River.
A restored Chinese-Thai shophouse transformed into an atmospheric cocktail bar. Located just steps from BTS Asok and Terminal 21, this two-story venue blends traditional motifs including plum blossoms, moon gates, and symbolic bats with contemporary design. Originally an antique furniture shop, it now features intimate lounges with softly lit interiors serving inventive cocktails inspired by Thai-Chinese heritage.
An intimate cocktail bar on Sukhumvit Soi 47 that blends Indian influences with contemporary design. The venue offers a warm, approachable atmosphere ideal for small groups or casual outings, featuring creatively crafted drinks with naturally sweetened recipes and unique Indian-inspired flavors.
Clutch Bar is located on the second floor of The Warehouse BKK in Bangkok's Talat Noi neighborhood. Patrons can choose between the breezy outdoor patio or the cozy, music-indoor lounge.
Stylish, yet laid-back spot, designed as a welcoming retreat for anyone looking to unwind.
One of Bangkok's most exciting new cocktail destinations, blending natural design with creative mixology. The bar's interior draws inspiration from the sea, with smooth, wave-like curves in soft sand tones, a marble counter centerpiece, and a leafy outdoor corner that adds to the intimate, relaxing vibe. Created by award-winning bartender Supawit "Palm" Muttarattana, Dry Wave introduces the unique "Super Classic" idea, where two beloved cocktails are reimagined into one refined drink - like the 1806-1988, which marries the Old Fashioned and Cosmopolitan. Since its launch in early 2024, the studio has quickly become a standout on the regional bar scene, winning accolades such as the Campari "One to Watch" award, recognition as Best New Bar, and a spot in the top five of Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025.
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.
Glass Half Full Bar is a stylish retreat that blends the feel of a modern cocktail lounge with the intimacy of a secret hideout. The ground floor sets the tone with dim lighting, smooth music, and cozy bar seating, while the upstairs lounge creates a more laid-back vibe with bean bags and low tables perfect for groups.
Located in transformed shophouses near Chinatown, G.O.D. Bar (Genius On Drugs) is a daring cocktail venue that feels like an art installation. Interiors balance raw concrete with stained glass, street-inspired artwork, and dramatic lighting, creating a moody, stylish atmosphere.
Hippodrome brings a touch of old-world charm to Bangkok's modern nightlife. The bar's interior features polished wood, marble accents, and striking Roman-inspired artwork, creating an inviting atmosphere. Guests can sip on a cocktail while enjoying a mix of pop and Thai music.
High above Sathorn on the 55th floor of Empire Tower, this sky-bar blends vintage charm with modern sophistication. Deep reds, velvet textures, and sparkling chandeliers complement floor-to-ceiling windows offering city views. Music from the '80s, '90s, and early 2000s provides a nostalgic soundtrack perfect for romantic evenings and social gatherings. The cocktail list features creative signatures and timeless classics, paired with refined food and fusion plates.
A small, stylish cocktail bar blending minimalist design with warm wooden accents and soft lighting for an intimate feel. Created by award-winning bartender Fah-beer Suchada Sopajaree, the menu reimagines classic Thai street food as playful, inventive cocktails - think a chicken rice-inspired drink made with chicken-skin vodka and ginger soda, or a sweet take on mango sticky rice served as a creamy, foamy cocktail with peanut dusting.
Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar blends a bold design aesthetic with imaginative mixology. The space channels a mix of Asian and Moroccan influences, accented by draped fabrics, details, and a glowing two-headed tiger centerpiece that sets a dramatic tone. Since opening in 2022, Mahaniyom has quickly risen to international recognition, securing spots among both the World's 50 Best Bars and Asia's 50 Best Bars rankings.
A warmly lit speakeasy with vintage flair located near BTS Phrom Phong. The venue features neon accents, retro-inspired decor, and a curved central bar. The atmosphere is elevated by live piano sessions and occasional band performances, creating a soulful, intimate energy.
A laid-back cocktail bar in Bangkok's Thonglor neighborhood offering a warm, welcoming vibe that feels like a friend's living room. Features stylish yet unpretentious decor, friendly bartenders, and a menu of inventive drinks alongside well-crafted classics. Serves as a spot where locals and visitors unwind without the fuss of bigger nightlife venues.
A stylish speakeasy with a modern atmosphere known for creative mixology. Located steps away from Sanam Pao BTS station.
OFTR Bar, inspired by the film One for the Road, brings a cinematic twist to Bangkok's nightlife scene. Designed to echo the movie's closing bar sequence, it features a subway-style entrance, low lighting, rich wooden details, and cozy leather seating that set a moody, urban tone. The cocktail list highlights ten unique creations taken directly from the film, including Alice's Dance, Noona's Tears, After the Rain, and the Wong Kar-wai-inspired WKW. Guests are also treated to playful one for the road shots before closing time, adding to the bar's distinctive charm.
Philtration is an underground speakeasy located beneath a century-old house in Bangkok's Siam area. Once the workspace of Dr. Moh Mee, a traditional Chinese herbalist, the basement has been transformed into a stylish cocktail den blending history and creativity. The drinks menu features inventive concoctions infused with herbs, spices, and teas inspired by age-old remedies. The design combines vintage character with modern elegance through curved lines, warm lighting, preserved flooring, and intimate omakase-style bar seating, creating a sophisticated yet mysterious atmosphere where every cocktail comes with a story.
A queer-friendly listening bar blending music, creativity, and playful mixology. Known for quirky pickle-inspired cocktails and eclectic playlists, balancing welcoming inclusive vibes with artsy underground feel.
Pin 31, located on Sukhumvit 31 near Phrom Phong BTS, offers a nightlife experience that blends creativity, technology, and craft cocktails. The space transforms into a moving canvas with projection art, shifting its gallery-like walls into scenes from faraway places while live music adds to the atmosphere.
Revolucion Cocktail Bar brings a lively Latin spirit to Bangkok's nightlife with its Cuban-inspired energy and theatrical mixology. Bartenders double as performers, shaking, flipping, and even setting bottles on fire as they craft inventive drinks that range from tropical twists to dessert-style creations.
Root Bar's design features twisting roots woven into walls and bar. Rather than fixed cocktails, bartenders create custom drinks based on guest mood or flavor preferences. This made-to-order style paired with earthy, setting creates an intimate experience blending atmosphere with artistry.
A hidden Japanese cocktail bar on Bangkok's Sukhumvit Soi 39, perfect for those seeking refined drinks in a stylish, intimate setting. The bar highlights premium Japanese whisky, sake, shochu, and house-infused spirits, with signature cocktails like the Japanese Mojito and unique gin-tonic variations. The sleek minimalist decor - wooden counters, wicker chairs, and sake label art - creates an upscale yet cozy vibe, while expert bartenders deliver a true Japanese drinking experience.
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 spot for casual drinks and late-night socializing.
A striking unique Silom destination set inside a bold orange building, where each floor offers its own unique atmosphere inspired by the shifting colors of sunrise and sunset. The venue spans multiple levels, starting with the Sunrise Room, which blends rotating art has with creative cocktails, followed by the upcoming Sunkiss Room, pairing Thai-style tapas with drinks. The Studio Bar sets an evening mood with cocktails and DJ sets, while the rooftop Soleil Lounge provides a glowing, open-air space perfect for late-night relaxation. Sundry's cocktail menu highlights Thai flavors with inventive creations such as the creamy Elephant Pants, tropical island-inspired Koh Samui, and playful Bangkok tribute Grade AAA.
Tax Bar is located up an unmarked stairway on Maitri Chit Road in Chinatown. The space blends underground grit with artistic edge. It specializes in vinegar-based cocktails crafted from house-made vinegars distilled from leftover spirits, offering a playful nod to Thailand's alcohol duties. The menu features bold, unconventional flavors including Riesling Vinegar, Issan Coco with fresh coconut, Black Sticky Rice, and Hops, delivering sour, savory, and umami notes. It's positioned as a destination for adventurous cocktail enthusiasts seeking unique Bangkok nightlife experiences.
A speakeasy-inspired lounge in Bangkok's RCA district featuring cozy sofas, colorful lighting, and a stylish bar counter. The venue draws a young, crowd with music leaning into 2000s EDM and Thai pop. The cocktail list is inventive and seasonally refreshed, with signature drinks like the 'Bumble Sour,' a gin and apple blend finished with the bar's signature bee garnish.
The Grey Area is located in the Ari neighborhood near BTS Saphan Khwai, offering a refined escape from the city's high-energy nightlife. With its dimly lit setting and minimalist design, the bar creates an intimate, laid-back atmosphere that appeals especially to whiskey enthusiasts. The menu focuses on bourbon and whiskey, featuring both a handpicked selection and the option to customize your own pour. Guests praise its calm vibe and top-quality spirits, making it an ideal spot for quiet conversation or unwinding after a long day.
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).
A cocktail bar channeling tropical escape in Bangkok's Charoen Krung area. Features bold, colorful decor with neon lights and palm motifs. Specializes in inventive rum-focused cocktails inspired by Caribbean and Southeast Asian flavors with a lively yet laid-back atmosphere.
Relaxed, no-frills atmosphere where drinks and good company take center stage. Tucked away in a cozy spot next to BTS Thong Lor, this bar focuses on cocktails and spirits without unnecessary pretension, creating a casual and welcoming ambiance.
An award-winning cocktail destination celebrated for its style and mixology. Located in Silom, the bar combines sleek, European-inspired interiors with a warm, intimate atmosphere, making it ideal for both date nights and refined gatherings. Guests can expect a menu that evolves with the seasons, featuring inventive flavor combinations alongside timeless favorites.
A sleek and stylish hideout that embraces the mystery and allure of the city's nightlife. Known for its creative mixology and artistic presentation, the bar serves inventive cocktails that balance bold flavors with visual flair. The atmosphere is moody yet elegant, with intimate lighting, modern design, and a touch of urban edge that makes it feel both exclusive and welcoming.
Blends vintage charm with contemporary flair. Hidden behind an unassuming entrance, it opens into a chic space adorned with elegant decor, warm lighting, and a touch of old-world glamour.
Stylish bar blending listening lounge vibes with nightclub energy, focused on vinyl culture and DJs creating intimate atmosphere with rich sound, dim lighting, and chic modern design.
A stylish James Bond-themed cocktail bar blending sleek modern design with 007-inspired decor. The venue features creative cocktails, live DJs, and an upscale atmosphere for a unique night out in Bangkok.
Rooftop hideaway on the 9th floor of The Residence in Thonglor, Bangkok, blending elegance with a relaxed vibe. Features high ceilings, a wall of glass, stone-finished bar counters, and intimate lounge seating, creating a warm atmosphere perfect for unwinding above the city.
Stylish new bar on Bangkok's Thonglor Soi 10 combining intimate vibe with live entertainment, featuring warm lighting, relaxed atmosphere, and mix of live bands and DJ sets.
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.
Cocktail bar on Thonglor Soi 6, in the space that traded as Residents Only. Bartender-led drinks alongside a cigar selection that may be smoked indoors, with jazz and vinyl on the system and leather seating in a small room.
A moody, vintage-Chinese cocktail bar in shophouse No. 8 on Soi Nana. Features red lanterns over a long wooden counter with small tables upstairs. Menu includes Chinese-inspired comfort food and tea, coffee, and cocktails in an intimate, restored space channeling old-Shanghai romance. Perfect pre- or post-dinner stop while exploring Yaowarat.
Moody, hidden bar in Chinatown's Soi Nana with red neon and vintage Shanghai aesthetics. Bartenders craft cocktails using Thai botanicals, teas, and house infusions. Intimate space with low lighting, polished wood, and soulful soundtrack ideal for dates or quiet post-dinner hangouts.
A low-light hideout featuring modern craft cocktails with Asian twists including yuzu, lemongrass, and Thai basil, balanced classics, and premium spirits and ice-cold beers.
Modern-industrial bar blending daylight cafe with after-hours cocktail hideout. Features playful neon, rotating photo gallery, inventive seasonal drinks, and fusion kitchen with Thai, Japanese, and Italian touches. Live music most nights creates a chill neighborhood atmosphere.
Low-lit hideaway celebrating Mexico's agave spirits with shelves of small-batch tequilas and mezcals, tasting flights, and signature drinks balancing smoky, citrusy, and spicy notes with tropical Thai accents. Welcoming bartenders guide patrons from crisp highballs to complex slow-sipping pours.
A cozy, dim-lit venue where classic craftsmanship meets modern mixology. Brass accents, warm wood, and candlelight set the scene for intimate conversations, while the menu leans into spirit-forward signatures, reimagined classics, and seasonal Thai-inspired infusions.
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 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.
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.
Abundance - a cool, modern-fusion club on Sukhumvit Soi 11 with fire shows, good DJs and great cocktails. Opens 5pm and runs very late, until 4-5am.
Lusty Lady Bar - a stylish, upscale bar on Sukhumvit Soi 11 with a lively vibe, dancing, great cocktails and glamorous entertainment hosts.
HEKA is a cocktail bar at the Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom in Bang Rak, serving craft cocktails (฿400-1,200) alongside live performances, dancing and food at the bar. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 7pm until late, with a nightly happy hour from 7-10pm.
House of Savoy is an upscale club and cocktail bar on the 2nd floor of the SILQ Hotel & Residence on Sukhumvit 24, from the team behind Baccarat and Upper House. The glamorous, speakeasy-style space pairs premium cocktails with electronic music and a mysterious, dressed-up club atmosphere (expect a ฿2,000+ spend). Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9pm until late.
Bar Sathorn is an elegant, story-driven cocktail lounge set inside The House on Sathorn, a neoclassical mansion built in 1889 that anchors the W Bangkok complex on North Sathorn Road. The heritage building has lived many lives, having served as the private residence of nobleman Luang Sathorn Rajayukta, then the luxurious Hotel Royal under Italian proprietress Madame Adele Staro (1923-1926), and Thailand's first Soviet Embassy from 1948 to 1999, before AvroKO's restoration reopened it as a dining and drinking destination. Formerly known as The Bar at The House on Sathorn, the venue trades on that layered past: dark teak wood panelling, Corinthian plasterwork columns, coffered ceilings, plush leather seating and gilded, emerald-toned rooms create a refined, residential atmosphere more like a grand private home than a public bar. Led by Milan-born bar manager Marco Dognini, the menu of roughly 16 signature cocktails is structured as a narrative divided into four eras of the mansion's history, each drink paying homage to the building's story while championing distinctively Thai ingredients, sustainability and cross-cultural exchange. Standout serves include the Bangkok Brunch (pad krapow-infused tequila, Thai basil and salted tomato water), the Reinvented Bullshot served hot with tom kha broth as a nod to the Soviet years, and an ultra-premium page of Louis XIII cognac cocktails. Sustainability runs through the program, with herbs and produce grown on W Bangkok's organic rooftop farm. The bar debuted at No. 48 on Asia's 50 Best Bars in 2025 (its first-ever listing) and climbed to No. 17 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, where it also won the Nikka Highest Climber Award. Smart-casual and reservation-friendly, it draws cocktail enthusiasts, date-night couples and well-heeled locals and hotel guests, with a relaxed vinyl DJ set on Sundays.
Asia Today is an intimate cocktail bar tucked into the Soi Nana laneway of Bangkok's Chinatown, opened by the team behind the multi-award-winning Teens of Thailand. Set in a compact shophouse space that famously uses a fire-exit door as its entrance, the bar has a bold, playful attitude, complete with quirky decor, neon signs and a suspended shark. The drinks program celebrates high-quality local Thai produce that is often overlooked, building cocktails around indigenous herbs, wild chrysanthemum from Chiang Rai, and up to thirteen regional varieties of Thai honey, much of it foraged and tested personally by the bartenders. Its signature style leans on honey- and rum-forward drinks, such as the Eastern Honey served in a beeswax mug with gin, sesame, lime and wild-honey foam. The small counter encourages close, conversational interaction with the bartenders, so guests are encouraged to ask for a recommendation based on their preferred level of sweetness. On weekends the venue also opens during the day for coffee and coffee-based mocktails. Asia Today has earned international recognition, appearing on Asia's 50 Best Bars list. It draws a mix of curious cocktail enthusiasts, in-the-know locals and travelers exploring Chinatown's booming bar scene.
J.Boroski is one of Bangkok's most celebrated hidden speakeasies, tucked down a quiet, unmarked alley off Thonglor Soi 55 behind a curtained door. The bar is the namesake of Joseph Boroski, a former New Yorker and star mixologist known for his work behind Maggie Choo's, Clouds and The Iron Fairies, with the space itself designed in collaboration with fantastical interior designer Ashley Sutton. There is no menu here: after asking about your tastes, mood and preferences, the bartenders craft a completely bespoke cocktail using fresh local ingredients, exotic infusions and premium, hard-to-find spirits. The interior is understated industrial and steampunk chic, with leather couches, thousands of metal butterflies cascading from the ceiling, and audiobooks playing in the bathrooms. The experience is personal, theatrical and unhurried, making it a favorite for date nights and special occasions. The bar accepts only cash or QR-code payment, no credit cards. Reservations are strongly recommended given the intimate, hidden setting. It is regularly cited among the best places to drink and party in Bangkok's Thonglor district. Expect a stylish, discerning crowd of cocktail lovers, couples and small groups.
Ku Bar is a hidden, reservation-only cocktail bar in Bangkok's Old Town (Phra Nakhon / Rattanakosin), reached via a narrow, dark alley alongside the Brown Sugar jazz bar on Phra Sumen Road, where a spirit house guards a small brown door and a dusty concrete staircase leads up to the third floor. Behind a sliding wooden door lies a minimalist, brutalist-inspired space of raw concrete, wood and a marble counter, cozy yet slightly eerie, evoking an abandoned omakase restaurant with iron-grated windows drawn from old Thai architecture. The bar is helmed by Anupas Kong Premanuwat, who honed his craft over five years at New York's acclaimed Angel's Share speakeasy. The cocktail menu changes monthly and spotlights local ingredients sourced from the fresh market, with house drinks priced around 350-380 baht, such as a tequila-and-celery drink, a sherry and rose-infused vermouth creation, a 10 Herb cocktail with bruleed sugar, and a banana-chocolate drink with Fernet Branca. Natural wines are also available from around 320 baht per glass. It is a tiny, two-person operation with a strict no-standing policy, so advance booking is essential. The intimate, hushed atmosphere rewards adventurous drinkers who appreciate craft and creativity. It is consistently ranked among the best bars in Bangkok's Old Town.
Stella is the glamorous signature cocktail bar at Capella Bangkok, set on the ground floor of the luxury riverside hotel along the Chao Phraya River. The lavish, feminine-inspired space blends art-deco design with a marble bar, white marble walls of hand-painted oriental frescoes, patterned sofas, vintage wicker chairs and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the river, all crowned by a Milky Way-shaped chandelier and a taxidermy white peacock, evoking elegant cocktail gatherings of the 1800s. The bar doubles as a patisserie, offering a dessert omakase created by executive pastry chef Sylvain Constans, with optional cocktail pairings. Its cocktail program is led by Bars Manager Miriam Nini and has drawn on themes of female heroism across Thai, Indian, Japanese and Chinese histories, with the latest menu built around the lotus flower and spanning 19 cocktails in three chapters. Signature drinks have included The City of Khai, Blossom Touch, Dynasty Sour and Sun of Goa, backed by a deep collection of more than 70 gins and 60 rums. Stella is featured on 50 Best Discovery, underscoring its standing among Bangkok's bars. It attracts an upscale, well-heeled crowd of hotel guests, luxury travelers and cocktail connoisseurs. Reservations and smart attire are recommended for the refined, romantic setting.
Independence is a wine-focused cocktail bar tucked into the low-key side of Bangkok's Chinatown, on Maitri Chit Road a few minutes' walk from MRT Hua Lamphong. Opened in May 2024 in a converted former motorcycle repair shop, it trades polish for a raw, seductive vibe of graffiti-covered walls, fluorescent lighting and a design often likened to a New York subway platform. The concept is to strip the snobbery out of wine, letting guests explore traditional and natural wines, sake, port and vermouth without any pretension. These fortified and aromatized wines also become key ingredients in the cocktails, such as the Fake Ass Negroni, which twists the classic with Niepoort Ruby port, dry sherry, Sacred Rosehip and Contratto Bitter. It has been called arguably the least snobbish wine bar in Bangkok, and some coverage highlights inventive Isaan-Thai-inspired drinks alongside the wine list. The soundtrack leans indie, alternative and hip-hop rather than typical lounge jazz, reinforcing the unpretentious, easy-going mood. It is part of a hospitality group that also runs the bars Tax, Asia Today and G.O.D. Expect a young, in-the-know crowd looking for fun over formality; cocktails generally run 400-500 baht.
Aman Lounge is the refined cocktail bar of the ultra-luxury Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, set high in the hotel tower overlooking the tranquil greenery of Nai Lert Park in the upscale Ploenchit district. It is a sophisticated, intimate setting for cocktails, rare vintage spirits and Japanese-inspired izakaya-style bar bites, with sweeping views over the Bangkok skyline that make it an idyllic sunset vantage point. The cocktail menu is rooted in Godai, the ancient Japanese philosophy that the world is shaped by the interplay of five elements, and is by Michele Montauti, the hotel's Director of Beverage and Bars. The space is warm and elegant, with wood paneling, floor-to-ceiling windows, candlelit seating, a polished wooden bar counter and a grand piano. Nightly live music, featuring vocalists across a range of genres, adds to the intimate, high-end atmosphere. The hotel opened in April 2025 and is regarded as one of Bangkok's most exclusive addresses. Access is primarily for hotel guests, residences and Aman Club members, though outside guests may sometimes reserve in advance subject to availability. Reservations are handled through the hotel's booking system, and the crowd skews affluent, polished and international.
Door No.6 is an intimate speakeasy hidden inside a working, decades-old family tailor shop on Sukhumvit Soi 6 in the Nana area, a short walk from BTS Nana. The bar occupies half of a bespoke tailoring business that Nawin Satchasiree's grandfather opened on the soi more than sixty years ago, and the family has been cutting cloth there ever since. Often called the OG of Bangkok's speakeasy scene, it is a compact, confident bar that tells the story of suit-making through its drinks. The signature list is themed around the steps of tailoring, including The Measure (a martini-style drink with vermouth and fernet), The Stitch (built on a purple spirit from Phrae province, garnished with jasmine silk), The Press (a highball with Japanese tea) and The Button (a negroni twist with homemade herbal bitters and a chocolate-button garnish). Seating is deliberately minimal, with room for around seven or eight at the bar counter plus an interior sofa area, giving it a quiet, private feel despite the surrounding Nana nightlife. The atmosphere rewards guests who appreciate both craft and a bit of mischief. It is well suited to cocktail enthusiasts seeking a discreet, story-driven hideaway.
The Loft is the acclaimed cocktail bar on the 56th floor of the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok on Ratchadamri Road, pairing exceptional drinks with sweeping skyline views. It transplants the glamour and heritage of New York's original Waldorf Astoria into a Bangkok skyscraper and layers on new-wave Asian bar magic. The design is a lavish blend of art deco and art nouveau, entered via a bronze spiral staircase and dressed with rose gold accents, marble, Art Nouveau chandeliers and whimsical touches like a paint-splattered communal table meant to evoke a bygone-Paris artist's loft. The cocktail program, led by Italian bartender Michele Montauti, draws on 20th-century creativity and the historic recipes of The Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book, from the iconic Rob Roy to house creations. Featured drinks include the Lalla Rookh (rum, cognac, rose syrup, lime, egg white, vanilla soda), the Waldorf Claret Cup (cognac, dry curacao, maraschino, lime, soda) and the Waldorf (bourbon, vermouth, chocolate bitters, Thai basil). It was honored with a Forbes Travel Guide Best Bar award in 2025 and is consistently ranked among Bangkok's top cocktail bars. The crowd is upscale and dressed-up, drawn by the heritage cocktails and the dramatic high-altitude setting. It sits at the premium end of the price spectrum.
Honest Mistake is a theatrical Shanghai-mafia-themed speakeasy in the Saphan Khwai/Ari area, hidden inside the Aqua lifestyle mall on Phahonyothin Road and reachable on foot from BTS Saphan Khwai or BTS Ari. Getting in is part of the fun: you walk down a dimly lit alley into a fake Chinese pawnshop, hand a bribe (around 300 baht) to a lady in a qipao, and take the key up a narrow staircase to the third-floor bar. Inside, it channels 1930s-40s prohibition-era Shanghai with neon red Chinese signage, US-1920s speakeasy styling and an old-school mahjong table under dim lighting that evokes a secret casino. The cocktails blend Chinese and Western ingredients and come in three broad styles: complex, sweet-and-sour, and flavored gin and tonics. Signatures include the JuJube, a complex bourbon drink with sous-vide dried jujube, Chinese wolfberry and mushroom, and the ChinaTown, a creamy vodka-based mix of homemade chestnut syrup, egg white and fragrant lemon Chartreuse. Live music and guest DJs typically play on Fridays and Saturdays. It draws bar-hoppers looking for an experience beyond a standard Bangkok cocktail bar. The dramatic entry ritual and detailed theming make it a memorable, photogenic night out.
A live-music bar hidden on the 5th floor of NEXTOPIA inside Siam Paragon, opened in July 2026 and billed by the mall itself as one of its best-kept after-dark secrets. The room is styled as a night forest: a ceiling draped in hanging foliage, clusters of pale disc lamps floating like clouds, and a huge backlit moon disc behind the stage carrying the bar's astronaut logo. A live band plays every evening from 8 PM, with cocktails and a full kitchen running alongside - steaks, salads and Thai-leaning plates. The owners pitch it as a room that works whether you arrive with a group or on your own. Open daily from 5:30 PM until 2 AM.
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 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.
Garden bar on the ground floor of the Anantara Siam, opening onto the hotel's Parichart Court courtyard. The room pairs a long lit bar with hanging greenery and mirror balls, and the seating extends outdoors under mature tropical planting. Cocktails are led by head mixologist Ryan Germino. The bar entered Asia's 50 Best Bars at number 48 in 2026.
Cocktail bar in a century-old shophouse in the Baan Trok Tua Ngork building, off Thanon Santiphap in the Old Town. The room runs on pale columns and long communal tables, with one wall given over to shelves of apothecary bottles that give the bar its 'delivered from groceries' idea. It comes from the team behind Bar Us, took the Best Bar Design award, and sits at number 69 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026.
Restaurant, bar and members' club on the 30th floor of JLK Tower and the mezzanine above it (30M), on the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 7 with a skywalk to BTS Nana. It opened in February 2026 after pre-opening events from October 2025. Rong Supper Club, the main dining room, serves Chinese and Italian dishes and dim sum with live jazz and other live acts through the week, and Bar Won on the mezzanine is the cocktail bar from the team behind Alice Cheongdam in Seoul; it stays open until 01:00. Both take non-member reservations through SevenRooms with a deposit of 500 to 1,500 THB per person depending on the area, credited to the bill where you booked, and there is a weekend lunch on Saturday and Sunday, 12:00-15:00. The Founder's Lounge, with a wine cellar and cigar lounge, is for members (membership is by application), and The Yang's Club 94, the DJ room on the mezzanine, has its own listing and is closed for renovation.
Members' DJ room on the 30M mezzanine of JLK Tower, opened on 11 March 2026 as the nightlife part of The Consul Club. Jackson Wang art-directed it through TEAM WANG DESIGN and the yin-and-yang concept is taken literally: a vast illuminated yang curve is set into the black ceiling above a curved, backlit spirits wall, and the bar itself is cut from black marble. Floor-to-ceiling windows put the Bangkok skyline behind the DJ booth while disco balls throw light across a perforated ceiling, and the programme runs on rotating guest DJs rather than a fixed resident sound. Press at the opening described the door as members and invited guests only, though some event nights took table bookings through LINE and by phone; Rong Supper Club one floor down and Bar Won on the same mezzanine take non-member reservations. The room closed for renovation in June 2026. A ticketed launch party by the booking app Tabu on 12 September 2026 moved into the club at midnight, but regular nights have not resumed: in early October 2026 its Instagram said it is upgrading and will reopen soon, with no date given.
Bar Lookkrung is built around luk krung, the orchestral Thai popular song of the mid-twentieth century, and it is one of very few rooms in Bangkok that programmes it live. The bar sits on Ari Samphan behind a brick front with tall arched windows and heavy red curtains, an antique wooden cabinet of bottles behind the counter and a red neon sign of the house rabbit over the door. Bands play from eight in the evening, Wednesday through Sunday, singers working the standards with a small ensemble and sometimes Thai percussion in the line-up. The drinks list is the other half of the idea: cocktails built on Thai regional spirits, sold by the glass and as a three-glass Thai Spirits Flight with a pairing. Classic cocktails run buy-two-get-one between half past five and half past seven. Reviewers rate it 4.9 and single out the bartenders and the atmosphere; typical spend is 400 to 600 baht a head, and there is parking.
Pakalolo is a tiki and vinyl bar down Ari Soi 4 North, named after the Hawaiian word for the plant and decorated to match: a bamboo-fronted counter under a pitched wooden roof, carved Polynesian masks, banana-leaf print and a wall of records. The lighting runs red and purple after dark and the bartenders work in Hawaiian shirts. The drinks are original tiki builds rather than the standard canon, the house list running through names like Pakalolo Tiki Bowl, Aloha, Lilia, Bamboo and Kuwo, with a full mocktail and smoothie section alongside, and the records supply the soundtrack, mostly eighties and nineties. It is a small room, which reviewers count as a feature, and one of the few bars in Ari that runs until two in the morning. Closed on Tuesdays.
Thonglor's newest music bar, open since 4 September 2026 on the fourth floor of Market Place Thonglor. The venue runs a live band and a DJ every night it opens and describes its own music as deliberately varied rather than tied to one genre. The room is built around a stage, with seated tables and standing room around it, and you can start at the bar without booking a table. Drinks only, there is no kitchen. Eight signature cocktails run 380 to 440 baht and several of them come as a mocktail for 300. Tables run on a minimum spend, from 5,000 baht Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday and from 8,000 on Friday and Saturday, with VAT and service already included and a deposit that comes off the first bill; the standing zone at the bar has no minimum on those weeknights. The opening weekend ran The Parkinson by invitation on the 4th and WIM on the 5th, and the first AMBR. Day Session brought Jesse Barrera in for an afternoon show on 14 September. Reservations run through the LINE account.
Cocktail club on Convent Road, set back in a quiet corner a few doors off Silom's busiest stretch and marked only by a wooden door and a full-height window. It opened in May 2026 as the second bar from Supawit "Palm" Muttarattana, whose Dry Wave Cocktail Studio sits in the top five of Asia's 50 Best Bars, with 2013 World Class Thailand champion Chanchai "Boy" Rodbamrung on the founding team and the 2024 champion Thanat "Kem" Suttirak as head bartender. The name is the concept: cherry stands for the modern, playful half of the drinks list and olive for the classic half, and both live in one book you flip over to read the other side. The signature YOURS list runs ten drinks per side, sorted by mood rather than by spirit -- Nosy on the cherry side pours tequila over beetroot, jackfruit vinegar and truffle, while Curious on the olive side builds rum around blue cheese and olive oil. Menu prices run 450 to 520 baht. The room is two levels: downstairs a long backlit stone bar with burl-wood fronts, olive-green stools and banquettes under low lamps, upstairs a mezzanine with counter seating and large sofas, with cherry-red and olive-green tabletops throughout. Food stays deliberately small, essentially olives -- a five-kind plate and an olive mix with chorizo and cheese.
A vinyl record bar on Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road in Bang Rak, a few minutes on foot from BTS Chong Nonsi. The room is built around the collection: racks of LPs fill the wall behind the counter and the turntables sit in the middle of the back bar next to the bottles, so whoever is playing works alongside the bartenders rather than from a booth. It opened in 2026 as the second bar from the DJs and record collectors behind Yayyyyy Record Bar in Lan Luang. Drinks are cocktail-led, the room is small and seated, and it runs every night from 6pm to 1am.
A wine bar on Mitmaitri Chit Road between Hua Lamphong and the western edge of Chinatown, run by the Barrel group. Behind a glass shopfront the room runs long and narrow, with a bar counter under a lit bottle rack at the back and low tables in front of it. The list is sold mostly by the glass, from around 190 baht, and leans European - Portuguese vinho verde, Spanish garnacha, Chilean and French reds - with snacks and small plates alongside. It opens Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm to midnight and is closed on Mondays.
A cocktail bar on the second floor above No Bar Wine Bar in Ari, which describes itself as an archive of ingredients. The drinks are built on Thai and Southeast Asian produce and the room is small and pale, with a bottle wall behind the counter, wooden stools and a handful of tables. Food comes as a short menu of African and Thai-influenced plates. It is open Wednesday to Sunday from 7pm to 1am, closed Monday and Tuesday, and reservations go through a call or an Instagram message.
A cocktail bar on the lower ground floor of Supalai Icon Sathorn, done in deep red and burnt orange with a curved marble-topped bar, banquette booths and low lounge seating along the windows. The bar works in front of guests along the counter, and the kitchen sends out bites and sharing plates - grilled skewers, cured fish, prosciutto with melon - to go with the drinks. It runs seven nights a week from 5.30pm to 1am and takes reservations.
A small drinks bar on Sukhumvit Road near Ekkamai, built around a single long stainless-steel counter with stools under bare concrete and a strip of warm light along the back wall. There is no dining room - the seating is the bar itself - and the menu is a one-page list of cocktails with a short wine-by-the-glass selection under it, plus bread and a few snacks. It opens Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm to 11pm and is closed Sunday and Monday.
A rooftop bar on the tenth floor of the Pichaiyart Building on Mungkorn Road, reached through the building rather than off the street, which is where the hidden-bar tag comes from. The terrace is covered and glazed on one side so it stays open when it rains, and it looks out over the low roofs of Chinatown to the towers beyond. A DJ plays most nights, mostly house, and the kitchen sends out Thai plates - beef with dipping sauce, lychee skewers, southern-style chicken - alongside the cocktails. Open every night from 5.30pm to midnight.
A balcony bar on the third floor of the Merchant Gate Hotel above Song Wat Road, open from late afternoon rather than only at night. Inside, the bar sits under a full wall of records with the bottles lined up along the counter in front of them; outside, a handful of tiled tables look down over the Song Wat rooftops and a temple roof. Vinyl plays through the afternoon and DJs take over later. Cocktails run off a printed classics-and-signatures card, and it opens every day from 4pm to 11.30pm.
NUL stands for Noon Until Late, and the room works two shifts: a bright corner cafe through the day, then a bar from 7pm until close. It sits on the ground floor of a corner building on Phaya Thai Road right by the BTS station, glass on two sides with a pale stone counter and bentwood stools along it. The kitchen twists Asian flavours through a short menu - cured fish, fried plates, a few larger dishes - and the drinks list is printed on a single folded card. It is closed on Mondays.
A cocktail bar in the White Cloud complex off Ari Soi 3, built on the idea of drinking at home. The menu is laid out by room - Living Room, Kitchen, Balcony - so the sections read as moods rather than spirits, from easy highballs to spirit-forward drinks, with house cordials, infusions and carbonation doing the work. The room is small and dark with a metal-topped bar the team works behind in full view and a lounge of soft chairs behind it. Open Wednesday to Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday.
A Japanese fermentation bar in Velaa Sindhorn Village on Lang Suan Road, built around koji rather than around a spirits back bar. The list runs sake, shochu and koji-based drinks, and the room is dark and narrow with a lit bottle shelf down one wall and a counter facing the bartenders. The entrance is a plain wooden door off the walkway with the name lit above it. Open every day from 5pm to midnight.
A lounge spread across the third and fourth floors of Gaysorn Amarin in Ratchaprasong, reachable on the skybridge from BTS Chit Lom. The design takes the Hanging Gardens of Babylon as its cue: curved timber tiers, planting spilling over every level and an open-air terrace on top. It runs on a Taste of Time idea, so the room changes character through the day - brunch and coffee in the Sky Lobby, wine and aperitivo at the Salone Bar from late morning, and from 5pm the Ionic Terrace and Pollen Bar, where the cocktails are built on flowers and botanicals and live music and DJs rotate through the evening. Contemporary tapas run alongside. Open every day from 8am to midnight.
A sapphic bar on the fourth floor off Pridi Banomyong 26, in the Sukhumvit 71 block, describing itself as a space for all women, sapphics and the wider LGBTQ+ community. The room is small and lit pink and purple, with low benches and folding chairs pulled around a bar at one end and windows down one side. Food is a short snacks menu - toasties, meal sets, burgers - at 99 to 199 baht, and the bar takes cash and QR only, with no service charge. Open 7.30pm to midnight and closed on Tuesdays.
A cocktail bar off Sukhumvit 24 whose whole menu runs on the poison conceit: the list is split into Poisons, Antidotes, an Irregular Potion and a Hall of Fame, with the classics printed underneath. The room is dark and green, a long back bar lined with bottles under low lamps and marble-topped tables in front of it. Drinks come plated as much as poured - dried garnishes, dusted rims, side bowls - and it opens every night from 7pm to 2am.
An alternative listening bar off Sukhumvit near Thonglor, built as a long counter facing a wall of shelved records and a pair of large horn speakers. A featured album goes on at 9pm each night and the room is arranged to listen to it - low lamps, candles down the bar, conversation kept at the level of the music. Drinks run cocktails, wine and beer with a separate non-alcoholic card, and there is a short food menu. Open 6pm to 1am, closed on Tuesdays.
A two-part bar off Trok Bowonrangsi a few minutes from Khao San Road: a graffitied, neon-lit room downstairs reached through an unmarked entrance, and an open rooftop above it strung with lights and red lanterns over the Rattanakosin roofline. The signature drinks are served as shareable buckets with rubber ducks and toy garnishes floating in them, and the room keeps games out on the tables. It opens 6.30pm to 2am and is closed on Wednesdays.
A bar built into the Smiths Motors Co garage off Sukhontha Sawat 32 in Lat Phrao, so the room next door is a workshop of classic cars and motorcycles and the bar itself sits under a wall of framed record sleeves with a red neon Smiths script over the counter. The drinks card runs cocktails, wine by the glass and sparkling, and the kitchen sends out bar food under a Campbell's-soup pop-art wall. Live music some nights. Open 5pm to 2am, closed Mondays.
A listening bar on Soi Lat Phrao 41 built around a curved timber counter that runs under a full wall of shelved records, lit warm from behind so the sleeves are the room's decoration. A DJ plays vinyl to the seated room later in the evening; earlier it works as a record shop and coffee counter, and the kitchen sends out food alongside beer and wine. Open 6pm to 1am, closed on Wednesdays, with reservations through the LINE account.
A basement-feeling bar off Thara Rom 2 behind Ekkamai, red-lit and covered in mural work, with a long counter down one side and enough floor left over to dance on. It runs as a music bar first - the same people keep a record store under the name - and the room fills late with house and DJ sets rather than a live band. Spirits are poured off a printed liquor list, beer is cheap, and there is a covered smoking area. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm to 2am, closed Sunday and Monday.
A classic cocktail bar on Sukhumvit 63, open since 2020, built around a long dark-timber counter under a lit back bar. The menu is a printed booklet of classics grouped by base spirit - Corpse Reviver, French 75, Vieux Carre, Ramos Gin Fizz, and the Scofflaw the bar is named for - with the recipe for each printed underneath rather than a house-signature list. It opens every night from 7pm to 2am and tables are booked over LINE or by phone.
A music bar on Maitri Chit Road in Chinatown, reached up a green-lit stair off the alley, which describes itself as a place to temporarily drink and dance. The room is small and dark with a full bar down one wall and space cleared in front of it, and DJ line-ups run late - Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday to 1am, Friday and Saturday to 3am. Drinks are a short printed card of cocktails, beer, gin and whisky rather than a signature list, and bigger nights are ticketed in advance.
A wine bar on Charan Sanit Wong Road a few steps from MRT Bang Yi Khan, opened in August 2026 and one of very few places on this side of the river doing wine seriously. The room is pale and low-lit - marble counter, timber shelving, bottles standing along the bar rather than hidden behind it - and the list runs sparkling, white, rose and red by the bottle with a rotating by-the-glass selection from around 200 baht. A short bar-snacks menu covers truffle toast, cheese platters, sausages and late-night noodles. The staff speak English, which matters for a wine list this far from Sukhumvit. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to midnight.
A cocktail bar on Soi Yothin Phatthana in Bang Kapi, behind a lit street sign that reads sounds, music, community. Inside, a long curved bar runs under an arc of light with a wall of bottles behind it and low stools along the front; the back room keeps more shelving and darker seating. The card is classics - Negroni, Old Fashioned, Espresso Martini, Whiskey Sour, Margarita, Manhattan - at roughly 250 to 290 baht, and reviewers talk about the music in the room as much as the drinks. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm to midnight, closed Sunday and Monday.
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Bangkok's cocktail scene has earned global recognition, with multiple bars appearing on Asia's 50 Best Bars list. The city's bartenders blend traditional Thai ingredients with modern techniques, creating flavors you will not find anywhere else. Expect to pay 350 to 500 THB per cocktail at top venues.
The best cocktail bar neighborhoods are Thonglor, Chinatown (Yaowarat), and Phrom Phong. Chinatown bars like Teens of Thailand pioneered the movement, while Thonglor offers the highest concentration of quality options.
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