Nights in Bangkok are always lively and vibrant, especially if you know where to look for the booze and parties. The city has an assortment of bars and nightclubs for every crowd, from those who like more sophisticated nights out with a skyscraper view to those who like to party hard to amplified, earth-shattering tunes!
Here are the best Bangkok bars and nightclubs you have to check out:
- Alonetogether
- Lennon’s
- “The Locker Room”
- Liberation
- The Loft
- ABar Rooftop
- Alfresco 64
- Bar.Yard
- Brewski
- CRU Champagne Bar
- Onyx Bangkok
- Route 66
- Sing Sing Theater Bar
- The Club at Koi
Bars
Firstly, let’s talk about Bangkok bars. Bars in Bangkok combine ambience (often with a theme) and unrivalled drinks concocted by brilliant mixologists. Here are our top picks:
1. Alonetogether
Relish in the jazz music serenade as you sip on classic drinks like a gin and tonic or whiskey soda at Alonetogether. It’s a great place for consuming your favourite drinks with a local touch, as some ingredients are substituted with local produce. This hidden gem of a bar in Bangkok also hosts jazz performances every Wednesday to Sunday for immaculate live music vibes.
2. Lennon’s
At Lennon’s, music transforms into something you can taste, a refreshing drink enhanced by whiskey and inspired by lyrics. Audiophiles who love music from their parent’s generation will adore this speakeasy. Here you can sip Fly Me to the Moon, a whiskey-based drink with hints of chocolate and cacao, and Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, which combines vodka, coffee-stout beer and banana.
3. “The Locker Room”
This is another speakeasy to watch out for, with drinks of the “past-present-future” concept. Think of your favourite classic drinks, and they will offer three different versions! Uncover its air of mystery, made more prominent by its hidden location and the fact that it doesn’t really have a name—it’s known as a call-to-action hashtag: #findthelockerroom!
4. Liberation
This cocktail bar in Bangkok has a daring mission: liberating cocktails from traditional mixology with scientific flavour extraction. Get unexpected but exquisite flavour notes created by masterful mixologists from drinks like Chocolate Factory, a mix of gin with cacao butter, cacao white, and demi-sec vermouth.
5. The Loft
Into vintage recipes and expansive views? Then head to The Loft, which is great if you’re a cocktail connoisseur looking for excellently concocted mixes in Bangkok. Try their Waldorf Claret Cup (B480), a mix of Martell Cognac, Maraschino liqueur, dry curacao, lime, and a splash of soda for fruity, with sweet and acidic notes.
Want to let the experts lead the way in exploring Bangkok’s bars? Then have a go at the Bangkok Bar Hopping Tour!
Before exploring the booze joints of the city, you might also want to start your day exploring these brilliant attractions in Bangkok:
Rooftop Bars
For a more laidback sundowner with a dash of impressive views, rooftop bars in Bangkok are for you. Indulge in the sights of the city as you sip on exquisite cocktails in these rooftop bars:
6. ABar Rooftop
ABar Rooftop is a Victorian-inspired cocktail bar which features an alfresco rooftop area overlooking Bangkok. Their booze expertise? Premium dark spirits like whiskey, rum, and cognac. Swing by here and try Study in Stone, a concoction of Nusa Cana rum, sherry cream, macerated lemon oil, and some good ol’ lemon.
7. Alfresco 64
Nestled on the 64th floor of Lebua Hotel, you can gaze out into the Bangkok city skyline at Alfresco 64, the highest open-air whiskey bar in the world! With interiors inspired by luxurious yachts and an exclusive partnership with Chivas Regal, you’ll definitely live it up in this sky-high bar!
8. Bar.Yard
Keen on something more Insta-worthy with a splash of colour? This is your cue to head toBar.Yard, a tropical garden rooftop bar on the 40th floor of a swanky hotel. This bar has more colourful and cheery decor while still keeping it classy. Enjoy tiki-style cocktails such as Navy Grog, a rum-based drink, or the tequila-pineapple-pomelo blend known as Queen’s Group Pineapple (B320).
9. Brewski
On the Radisson Blu Hotel rooftop lies Brewski, the highest beer bar in Bangkok. Perfect for those whose bevvies of choice are malted brews and draft beers. You’ll have plenty to choose from, as Brewski has 12 varieties! Enjoy your beer as you watch over the Bangkok city skyline.
10. CRU Champagne Bar
Champagne, anyone? Sip on CRU’s fantastic drinks made in partnership with G.H. Mumm Champagne. Have a taste of La Vie En Rose (made of Absolut Raspberry, strawberry purée, Champagne,B1,100) and other cocktails as you gaze into Bangkok’s horizon.
You can also enjoy a romantic buffet dinner on the 81st floor of Baiyoke Sky Hotel and have a fantastic night view of Bangkok!
Nightclubs
Bangkok’s nightclubs are arguably what makes the city’s nightlife more eclectic than any other’. There’s something for everyone’s musical taste, from EDM, hip hop, house, and more. Dance and drink the night away at our selection of top nightclubs:
11. Onyx Bangkok
EDM Heads, Onyx Bangkok is a must-visit for you! Bop to the beats in the 2,000-capacity main room to the best EDM in town. It’s the city’s first club to offer big-room partying reminiscent of Berlin, Ibiza, and Seoul.
12. Route 66
Up for classic Thai-style clubbing? Head to Route 66 where the young and hip crowd likes to party. Here people enjoy grabbing their drinks and staying at their base for the night. It also features three rooms simultaneously playing live music, hip hop, and trance, with hip hop being the main area.
13. Sing Sing Theater Bar
Sing Sing Theater Bar attracts a crowd of trendsetters and expats in Bangkok. Here you can enjoy vocal house on weekends, hip hop on Sundays and Wednesdays, and the occasional themed parties. Let go at their central dancefloor, which sometimes doubles as a stage for performances or chill by the downstairs bar area with plenty of lounges.
14. Levels Club & Lounge
Get a taste of the European nightclub scene in Bangkok at Levels Club & Lounge. You can dance to the music from international DJs or chill with your friends thanks to their excellent table service. And with the occasionally themed events, there’s not a dull moment in this Bangkok nightclub!
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Written by: Rohana Monzon