The Iron Fairies Music Bar Bangkok
Tucked into Soi Sukhumvit 39, The Iron Fairies is a long-running Bangkok institution that blends a fairy-tale industrial aesthetic with live music, craft cocktails, and a full food menu. As both a cocktail bar and live music venue, it occupies an unusual space in the city's nightlife scene — part lounge, part gastropub, part stage — and has built a loyal following among long-term Bangkok residents and visitors alike. The venue's distinctive personality, driven in part by its hands-on ownership, sets it apart from the more polished, generic bars elsewhere in the Sukhumvit corridor.
Guests can expect a good selection of cocktails, a food menu worth exploring, and live music that gives the evenings real atmosphere. Those who remember the original Thonglor branch may notice the current Sukhumvit 39 location has a different scale and feel — opinions on the change vary, with some regulars finding it an improvement and others preferring the original. One quirk worth knowing: the bar uses a digital ordering system rather than table service, which is a departure from older formats.
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Reviews from Google
Been going here many years. Great place with music. Very good food. Cocktails great choice 👍. But please dont put the swing in the bar, very dangerous. I did fall down from the swing.
Absolutely brilliant live music bar with awesome drinks, amazing bar owner Peter and his wonderful singer wife!!!
Iron Fairies used to be a great bar for Jazz with different type of cocktails that were unique opposed to other bars in Bangkok. However this branch does not even come close to the old Thong-Lo branch. The staff is okay I cannot fault them they did their job well and its not their fault this review is bad. The drinks were awful you pay about 500+ baht for a watered down , full of ice, no flavour cocktail. The place is so dark that you cant see anything and when you see not many locals there you already know its going to be bad. They had some party on that day and i had a bad feeling when no one else was ordering cocktails but opting for beers. Even the staff mentioned they dont know what cocktails to recommend because they've never tried it (probably due to price). Imagine staff not being able to recommend something. Overall we were there for literally 20 minutes spent over 1000 baht on two cocktails , finished it as quick as possible so that we could get out to the next bar. FYI it was my birthday so i didn't want to spend 5000+ baht on 4 cocktails.
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The Iron Fairies Music Bar Bangkok: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Iron Fairies Music Bar Bangkok worth visiting?
The Iron Fairies Music Bar Bangkok holds a 4.3★ rating from 1,311 Google reviews — a strong rating for nightlife & bars in Bangkok.
How expensive is The Iron Fairies Music Bar Bangkok?
The Iron Fairies Music Bar Bangkok is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other nightlife & bars in Bangkok.
When is the best time to visit The Iron Fairies Music Bar Bangkok?
The best months to visit Bangkok are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December & January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (peak heat).
Where is The Iron Fairies Music Bar Bangkok located?
The Iron Fairies Music Bar Bangkok is at 1-2 Soi Sukhumvit 39, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
Location Info
1-2 Soi Sukhumvit 39, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand063 901 1115www.facebook.com/ironfairiesbkk/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (peak heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)
Crowds
Peak: December & January
Getting there
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.
Getting around
- •BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
- •MRT Metro (underground)
- •Airport Rail Link (ARL)
- •Chao Phraya Express Boat
- •Grab (ride-hailing app)
- •Metered taxis — always use the meter
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Tips for Visiting Nightlife & Bars
Carry Your Passport or a Copy
Clubs and some bars check IDs strictly, especially in Bangkok's Thonglor, RCA, and Sukhumvit areas. A photo of your passport info page on your phone usually works, but carrying a laminated photocopy is safer.
Know the Closing Times
Legal closing time is 2 AM for most venues, though enforcement varies. In Bangkok's designated entertainment zones (RCA, Silom Soi 2/4, Khao San), some clubs stay open until 4 AM. Islands tend to be more relaxed about hours.
Buy Bucket Drinks Cautiously
Island bucket drinks (mixed spirits in a small bucket) are cheap and fun but notoriously strong and inconsistent. Stick to one, stay hydrated, and never leave your drink unattended at beach parties.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (peak heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)
Crowds
Peak: December & January
Getting there
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.
Getting around
- •BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
- •MRT Metro (underground)
- •Airport Rail Link (ARL)
- •Chao Phraya Express Boat
- •Grab (ride-hailing app)
- •Metered taxis — always use the meter