Bangkok, Thailand's vibrant capital, is a city of contrasts where ancient temples stand alongside modern skyscrapers, and street food stalls compete with Michelin-starred restaurants. Known as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon in Thai, the city offers world-class shopping, a legendary nightlife scene, and some of Southeast Asia's most ornate Buddhist temples.
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Vertigo and Moon Bar
Vertigo is one of Bangkok's most spectacular rooftop bars, perched on the 59th floor of the Banyan Tree Hotel with completely open-air 360-degree views. The Moon Bar at the very tip of the skyscraper feels like standing in the clouds. Perfect for sunset cocktails with the best panoramic views in the city.
Banyan Tree Hotel, 59th Floor, 21/100 S Sathorn Rd, Sathorn
Sky Bar at Lebua
The Sky Bar is one of the world's highest and most famous open-air bars, made internationally famous by the movie 'The Hangover Part II.' The crescent-shaped golden bar on the 64th floor of the State Tower offers extraordinary views over Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River bend.
State Tower, 64th Floor, 1055 Silom Rd, Bang Rak
Above Eleven
Above Eleven is a stylish Peruvian-Japanese rooftop restaurant and bar on the 33rd floor of the Fraser Suites. The menu of Nikkei fusion food pairs wonderfully with inventive cocktails and sunset views over Sukhumvit. One of the most consistently good rooftop experiences in the city with a chic but not overly formal atmosphere.
33/F Fraser Suites, 38/8 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Watthana
SING SING Theater
SING SING Theater is Bangkok's most theatrical nightlife experience, a stunning venue designed like a 1930s Shanghai supper club. Multiple rooms include the main dance floor, private booths, and intimate bar areas. The DJ lineup features top international talent and the crowd is fashionable and international.
45 Sukhumvit Soi 45, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana
Route 66 Club
Route 66 is one of Bangkok's largest and most popular clubs, dominating the RCA entertainment strip with multiple rooms across two floors. The club plays commercial EDM and Thai pop to massive crowds predominantly of young Thai partygoers. The scale and energy are extraordinary on weekends.
29/33-48 RCA (Royal City Avenue), Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang
Levels Club & Lounge
Levels is a multi-room rooftop club on Sukhumvit Soi 11 with indoor and outdoor areas spread over multiple levels. The venue is popular with Bangkok's international crowd, offering commercial EDM in the main room and R&B and hip-hop in a secondary area. The outdoor terrace with city views is excellent for pre-club drinks.
6/F Aloft Hotel, 35 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Watthana
Maggie Choo's
Maggie Choo's is one of Bangkok's most atmospheric bars, a basement speakeasy designed as a 1930s opium den meets Shanghai nightclub. The interior features antique Chinese furniture, hanging lanterns, and stunning art installations. Live jazz and blues performances, excellent cocktails, and an unforgettable setting make this one of Bangkok's best bars.
B/F Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom, 320 Silom Rd, Si Lom, Bang Rak
WTF Bar
WTF (Wonderful Thai Friendship) is a beloved neighborhood bar and gallery space in Thong Lo that perfectly captures Bangkok's creative bar scene. The downstairs bar serves excellent cocktails and craft beers, while the upstairs gallery shows rotating Thai contemporary art. The friendly, inclusive atmosphere attracts a mix of locals, expats, and travelers.
7 Sukhumvit Soi 51, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana
Bamboo Bar (Mandarin Oriental)
The Bamboo Bar at the Mandarin Oriental is Bangkok's most celebrated jazz bar, a colonial-era lounge that has hosted legendary musicians since 1953. The intimate bar features live jazz every night by resident and visiting musicians. The classic cocktails are expensive but impeccable, and the setting is one of Bangkok's most refined.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 48 Oriental Ave, Bang Rak
Smalls
Smalls is a legendary underground cocktail bar and live music venue hidden in an alley off Sukhumvit Soi 49. The intimate basement space features superb creative cocktails, an excellent vinyl record collection, and occasional live jazz and funk performances. A proper hidden gem beloved by Bangkok's creative community.
186/3 Sukhumvit Soi 49 (Klap Alley), Khlong Toei Nuea
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Most venues warm up after midnight — earlier arrivals get easier entry and shorter queues.
Carry ID, even if you look older — bouncers check at most venues.
Plan your ride home before you go out — last transport runs earlier than the clubs close.