After dark · Bangkok, Thailand
15 Best Bars & Nightlife Spots in Bangkok
The Speakeasy Rooftop Bar Bangkok leads the night. The rest of Bangkok's best pours follow, by real review volume.
Order reflects real review volume, out of 298 tracked Bangkok places. Refreshed monthly.
The Speakeasy Rooftop Bar Bangkok
BarThe Speakeasy Rooftop Bar Bangkok is a sophisticated nightlife spot perched atop the Hotel Muse Bangkok.
Read our full guide →View Rooftop Bangkok
BarFree entryView Rooftop Bangkok is a spectacular open-air bar located on the 9th floor of the Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam.
Read our full guide →TEP BAR - Cultural Bar of Thailand
BarFree entryTEP BAR - Cultural Bar of Thailand is a unique venue in Bangkok's old town that celebrates Thai heritage through drinks, music, and design.
Read our full guide →SIN Rooftop Bar Bangkok
BarPerched on the 26th floor of the Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel, SIN Rooftop Bar is a glamorous destination that combines breathtaking views with a lively, sophisticated vibe.
Read our full guide →The Bamboo Bar
BarThe Bamboo Bar is a legendary jazz bar located within the Mandarin Oriental Hotel along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.
Read our full guide →Rabbit Hole
BarRabbit Hole is a clandestine cocktail bar tucked away in Bangkok's trendy Thonglor area, accessible through an unmarked door that leads into a dimly lit, intimate space.
Read our full guide →Bar.Yard
BarBar.Yard is a sophisticated open-air bar perched on the 40th floor of the Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok in the upscale Lumphini neighborhood.
Read our full guide →YABAR Secret Bar & Rooftop
BarYABAR Secret Bar & Rooftop is a clandestine cocktail haven tucked away in the historic Phra Nakhon district, near Khao San Road.
Read our full guide →Vol de Nuit, The Hidden Bar
BarVol de Nuit, The Hidden Bar is a clandestine gem tucked away on Suanplu Road in Sathon, Bangkok.
Read our full guide →Bar Us
BarBar Us is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked away on the first floor of a building in Sukhumvit 26, opposite a security kiosk behind a glass door.
Read our full guide →Root Bar
BarFree entryRoot Bar is a gem tucked away near the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market, offering a serene escape from Bangkok's chaos.
Read our full guide →Sanay Rooftop Bar Khaosan - เสน่ห์ รูฟท็อป บาร์ ข้าวสาร
BarFree entryPerched atop a building on Thanon Tani, Sanay Rooftop Bar Khaosan offers a sophisticated escape from the bustling streets below.
Read our full guide →YOU KNOW WHERE
BarYOU KNOW WHERE is a clandestine cocktail bar tucked away on Si Lom Road in Bangkok's Silom district.
Read our full guide →Glass Half Full Bar Yaowarat เยาวราช
BarGlass Half Full Bar Yaowarat is a standout cocktail bar on Bangkok's bustling Yaowarat Road, the heart of Chinatown.
Read our full guide →Atmos on Top Silom
BarFree entryAtmos on Top Silom is a stylish rooftop bar perched on the 9th floor of a building in the heart of Bangkok's Silom district.
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How we pick these
Bars, pubs and nightlife in Bangkok ranked by how highly people rate them, drawn from the 298 places we track. Updated monthly.
Good to know
Most bars in Bangkok fill up later in the evening rather than right after work.
A few rooftop and cocktail spots have a smart-casual door policy.
Check the last metro or line up a ride before a late night out.
Common questions
Where is the nightlife in Bangkok?+
This list ranks the best-rated bars and nightlife spots in Bangkok so you can find the right area for the night you want.
What time do bars close in Bangkok?+
Closing times vary by venue and neighborhood; late-night spots are noted where we have hours.
Is Bangkok good for a night out?+
Yes — from relaxed pubs to late bars, the highest-rated options are all here.
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