Best Nightlife & Bars in Bangkok

A hidden speakeasy-style rooftop bar near Khaosan Road with multi-level exploration and standout cocktails.

Cosy bar on Tani Road near Khao San with pool, board games, snacks, and a relaxed all-day vibe.

Open-air drinks above Ratchadamri, best caught early before the crowd builds towards midnight.

A creative cocktail bar tucked into Bangkok's Chinatown, where inventive drinks and warm bartenders steal the show.

A lively bar in Bangkok's Si Lom district, well-regarded by locals and travellers alike.

A lively backpacker bar on Soi Ram Buttri with two-for-one beers, a shooting stand, and famously friendly staff.

A hidden alleyway cocktail bar on Soi 11 with handcrafted drinks, friendly staff, and a relaxed vibe.

Riverside rooftop bar on the 27th floor with sweeping Chao Phraya views, DJ sets, and cocktails.

A glamorous hotel nightclub on Sukhumvit 11 with immersive lighting, top-tier sound, and a high-end European aesthetic.

A galaxy-themed cocktail bar on Thong Lo Road with creative drinks and famously warm, attentive staff.

A craft cocktail bar in Pom Prap with a Japanese-themed interior, live music, and a reputation for precision mixology.

A John Wick-themed speakeasy on the 6th floor of a boutique hotel, serving bespoke cocktails in Si Lom.

A cosy, intimate live music bar tucked down a side street in Bangkok's riverside Si Phraya area.

A highly regarded bar on Soi Ram Buttri, tucked into Bangkok's characterful Old City backpacker quarter.

A well-regarded bar in Lumphini offering a social, welcoming atmosphere for an evening out in central Bangkok.

A ninth-floor rooftop where the food and the prices matter more than the altitude.

A rooftop cocktail bar above Khao San Road offering sunset views, creative drinks, and a breezy escape from the street below.

A local-crowd club out in Huai Khwang, doors at 9.30pm and going until nearly 4am every night.

A high-energy nightclub in the T ONE Building on Sukhumvit, known for skilled DJs and creative cocktails.

High-energy nightclub and bar in Thonglor's Marché complex, known for strong DJ sets and a lively crowd.

A hidden speakeasy on Silom Road with a concealed entrance, stylish interior, and craft cocktails made by passionate bartenders.

A speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Bangkok's Chinatown, known for Thai honey-infused drinks and a welcoming crowd.

A laid-back live music bar on Soi Rambuttri with an authentic, no-pressure vibe that's endured for decades.

A Prohibition-era gangster fantasy under a Sukhumvit hotel, with cocktails that arrive as full theatre.