Bangkok is always known as a city that doesn’t sleep. From luxurious charming establishments to unique small businesses, there are so many wonderful bars for visitors to come to at night.

However, finding a perfect bar for yourself on such a long list can sometimes be challenging. To make sure you can have a memorable trip to Bangkok, here are the top 12 best bars in Bangkok. Each one has its special feature so you can take your time and choose the most suitable one.

Top 12 best bars in Bangkok

1. Havana Social

If you’re looking for a unique bar in Bangkok, we recommend Havana Social.

Havana Social is a Cuban-themed secret bar with an incredible lounge vibe. This bar is hidden behind a phone booth in a back alley in Sukhumvit Soi 11- one of Bangkok’s hottest nightlife districts. From the outside, you won’t think there is a cool place like Havana Social. As a themed bar, Havana Social will give you an experience of traveling back in time, to a pre-revolutionary Cuban speakeasy in the early 1950s and explore it in all of its once-swanky glory.

Havana Social is one of your choices if you’re looking for an exciting night full of dance, live music, and rum (cocktails).

Operating Hours:
Sun – Fri: 6 pm – 2 am
Sat: 6 pm – 12 am

Address: 1/1 Sukhumvit Rd. Soi 11 Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Contact: +66 80 467 7409

2. Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar

Octave Rooftop Lounge and Bar is located on the 45th to the 49th floor of the famous Bangkok Marriott Hotel in Sukhumvit. On the 49th floor is the open-air seating area with a lighted circular bar in the middle where different local DJs play music every night to create a nice lounge vibe. From this height, customers can admire the sights and skyline of the picturesque 360-degree Bangkok cityscape.

Their menu offers a various and modern selection of meals and beverages. Signature cocktails, drinks with a special touch, and craft beers are available. There are also Asian bar snacks, a seafood bar, and grilled dishes if you are hungry.

Octave Rooftop Bar is an exciting starting point for your crazy Bangkok nightlife experience.

Operating Hours:
Daily from 5 pm – 12 am

Address: 2 Sukhumvit Soi 57, Klongtan Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Contact: +66 2 797 0000

3. The Bamboo Bar

If you are a fan of Jazz music, The Bamboo Bar has to be one of your destinations when you come to Bangkok. Since its foundation in 1953, this classy hotel bar in Bangkok’s Mandarin Oriental has grown in status and reputation to become a beloved Bangkok institution. This iconic bar was Bangkok’s first jazz venue and retains a sensual, 1950s ambience.

For five straight years, and again in 2022, the name Bamboo Bar appeared in Top Asia’s 50 Best Bars list. This spot has always been a top choice for visitors and locals who seek an exciting music night, especially jazz lovers.

Remarks:
After 6:30 pm, guests are requested to wear elegant attire and proper footwear. Gentlemen should wear long trousers and closed shoes.

Operating Hours:
Sun – Thu: 5 pm – 1 am (Last orders for alcohol at 12:30 am)
Fri – Sat: 5 pm – 2 am (Last orders for alcohol at 1:30 am)
Live Music: 9 pm – 11:45 pm (Tuesday – Saturday)

Address: 48 Oriental Ave, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Contact: +66 (0) 2 659 9000

4. Teens of Thailand

Located within a minimally restored shophouse in Soi Nana of Yaowarat, a famous road in Bangkok Chinatown, Teens of Thailand was founded in 2015. Coming here, the first thing you see is a heavy vintage wooden front door, framed by hundreds of street art stickers. Going inside, you can see old movie posters, candles, a vintage piano, and magazines bathed in red lights. The industrial vibes give the Teens of Thailand a unique character.

As the first specialist gin bar in Bangkok, Teens Of Thailand offers to guests a wide selection of well-crafted classic gin cocktails. Coming here, visitors have the chance to taste the extraordinary gins infused in-house with local Thai flavors and herbs.

If you are not a fan of traditional bars and want to be amazed by the special Gin-Thai flavor cocktails, don’t mind being a guest of Teens of Thailand.

Operating Hours:
Mon – Sun: 6 pm -12 am

Address: 76 Soi Nana, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Contact: +66 81 443 3784

5. Tep bar

In contrast to the above bars, the design of Tep Bar has the theme of traditional Thai culture. Located in the crumbling streets of the Charoenkrung area, this restored shophouse has plenty of raw appeals, emphasized by dim lighting and simple wooden tables.

Tep Bar has a real sense of taste, with Thai herbal liqueurs, rum, and whisky playing key parts in the cocktail menu. Come at nightfall, and enjoy your meal while Thai musicians take the stage to play traditional music from the Central region.

If visitors come to the other bars to find unique and extraordinary experiences, the TEP bar is otherwise the spot for those who want to blend in with Thai culture and taste the traditional Thai flavors.

Operating Hours:
Mon – Fri: 6 pm – 12 am
Sat – Sun 5: pm – 1 am

Address: 69, 71 Yi Sip Song Karakadakhom 4 Alley, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Contact: +66 98 467 2944

6. Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole is a trendy chic bar in Thonglor with a concept that focuses on privacy and enigma.

Step inside this three-story renovated shophouse and you’ll find a charming, dimly-lit, narrow bar with a huge rose gold booze rack behind a marble bar. The first floor has the atmosphere of a drinking establishment, where you can sip on drinks and chat with the bartender. The upstairs is quieter and offers many comfortable corners for group gatherings. At the top, the third floor is big enough to host a small private party.

The bar mainly serves cocktails – creations of talented bartenders – full of technical twists and infusions.

Operating Hours:
Mon – Sun: 9 pm – 2 am

Address: 125 Thonglor Soi Sukhumvit 55, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Contact: +66 98 532 3500

7. Tichuca rooftop bar

Inspired by the forests and modern lighting design, Tichuca is one of Bangkok’s highest bars offering a vibrant atmosphere and refreshing drinks.

Customers of Tichuca will have the chance to experience a trip to a crazy wild jungle on the 46th-48th floor in the middle of Bangkok. Once you step foot into Tichuca Rooftop Bar, you’ll be greeted by a gigantic tree bursting with LED colors. A luxurious top floor of a skyscraper building in the middle of Bangkok suddenly turned into a jungle with plenty of greenery and furniture made of wood.

Here, you’ll be served Tiki-style mocktails so you can enjoy some booze coupled with a stunning view. The drinks might come in a pineapple or a coconut, giving the customer the spirit of a real tropical jungle. There are also some small snacks, but Tichuca is more about drinks and fun.

Operating Hours:
Mon – Sun 5 pm – 12 am

Address: 46th Floor, T – One Building 8, Sukhumvit 40 Alley, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei,
Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Contact: +66 65 878 5562

8. BKK Social club

Welcome to BKK Social Club: the Bangkok-based bar that brings guests into the legendary glamour and lifestyle of Buenos Aires. This Bar is recently awarded the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award as part of Asia’s top 50 Best Bars 2022 and the best bar in Thailand. From the moment you enter the bar, you will be amazed by this place’s vibrant yet seductive design.

In BKK Social Club, you’ll find bespoke cocktails, craft liquors, and the finest cigars in a stylish, sociable ambience that echoes the legendary glamour and lifestyle of Buenos Aires.

This spot might be a great choice if you want to experience the glamour and elegance in Thailand culture.

Operating Hours:
Tue – Sun: 5 pm – 12 am

Address: 300/1 Charoenkrung Road Yannawa, Bangkok, Thailand
Contact: +66 81 443 3784

9. Sing Sing Theater

Whenever you enter Sing Sing Theater, you’re entering a new world. Not only it has a unique design and atmosphere but the club lives up to the hype with its trendy crowd, a great lineup of DJs, and special events that push the limits of how we define entertainment. This bar is very sensual, a little disorienting, and incredibly intriguing.

Even the rail drinks here are high class, often incorporating top-shelf liquors like Grey Goose vodka or Iron Balls, and even Sutton’s cheekily named own gin. Besides, there are also signature creations, for instance, the colorful Lucky Rabbit, made with tequila, Cointreau, and rosella.

Come to Sing sing Theater, you can expect fantastic drinks, music, performances of top artists of Thailand, and also unique events.

Operating Hours:
Tue – Sat: 9 pm – 12 am

Address: Soi Sukhumvit 45, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Contact: +66 63 225 1331

10. Smalls

Smalls is a late-night bar located inside an old corner townhouse in the Sathon area.

This bar is spread over 3 levels, including a second floor with a balcony and an open-air deck on the third floor. Walk through the doorstep, customers will see the interior design is a mix of French, Thai, and Japanese influences. The whole bar is covered with dimly light, exposed brickwork, and contemporary art to create a relaxed, laid-back vibe.

In addition, guests of Smalls can choose from a list of liquor, absinthe, and single malt whiskey, and enjoy a selection of signature cocktails and French bistro dishes such as foie gras, cold cuts, and oysters.

Operating Hours:
Wed – Mon: 6 pm – 2 am

Address: 186/3 Suan phlu Soi 1 Bangkok, Thailand 10120
Contact: +66 81 443 3784

11. Vesper

Situated on the Convent Road in the Silom area, this European-inspired Vesper appeals to serious cocktail drinkers. This is an elegant blend of gentlemen’s club and European bistro with an imposing marble bar and a charming luxurious design.

For every customer who comes here looking for a place to sip true cocktails, Vesper will offer an appealing menu of beverages. Their current menu is the “Contrast”, which is inspired by the opposite sides or concepts in life and transforms them into a glass of cocktail. For instant, they have Young/Old, which is made with peanut, Milo, and Vanilla to represent the Young side; mixed with vodka, Tawny port, apple, and Tabasco which are the adult flavors.

Operating Hours:
Mon – Sun: 5.30 pm – 1 am

Address: 10/15 Convent Road, Silom, Bangkok 10500
(Parking at FMA Group Tower / Liberty Square)
Contact: +66 (0) 2 235 2777

12. Tropic City

Our last name on the list of the top 12 best bars in Bangkok is the Tropic city. Launched in late 2017, Tropic City is located in Charoen Krung – Bangkok’s iconic creative district with reputable neighbors of gallerists, restaurateurs, and even more.

It is a tropical-themed bar with cool summer vibes and fruity libations. Its walls are painted with parrots and pink flamingos, combined with wooden furniture, a vintage sofa, and fresh orchids. A DJ spins Afro beats, soul, and even house music. You can also go outside and relax in the courtyard.

You can expect a lot of tiki-inspired drinks as well as their signature cocktails. Some beverages are depended on the season because Tropic City often uses fresh juice and syrup made from local fruits in their drinks.

Operating Hours:
Tue – Sat: 7 pm – 1 am

Address: 672/65 Soi Charoen Krung 28, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand 10500
Contact: +66 (0)97 242 2890