Best Rooftop Bars In Bangkok

There’s one thing we look for when visiting Bangkok and that’s a good bar, with great views and wicked cocktails! Every time we go back to the city we look for a new rooftop bar to escape the hustle and bustle of the crazy streets below. The streets are chaotic and navigating Bangkok can be tricky especially when being hailed by suit shop owners and having “tuk-tuk” shouted at you all day (all part of the fun of course!) Don’t get me wrong as much as we love the atmosphere in Bangkok by sunset we’re ready for a break from the hot, crowded and sometimes smoggy streets below!

Here’s a list of the best rooftop bars in Bangkok as well as our own personal favourites!

 

Vertigo Grill And Moon Bar

This rooftop bar is a firm favourite of ours, it’s a little on the pricey side but the views and drinks more than make up for it. The bar is situated on the 61st floor of the Banyan Tree Hotel and it’s our favourite way to end a long day after exploring hidden temples and bustling street markets. The restaurant and bar are both alfresco and offer up fantastic 360 degree views of the city! The restaurant serves up delicious grilled seafood and premium steaks while the bar and its team of mixologists put together a range of thirst-quenching cocktails! The bar area can get a little busy but the soft lighting and comfortable seats make for a relaxed atmosphere.

Address – Located in the Banyan Tree Hotel, 21/100 South Sathon Road.

Dress Code

The dress code is smart casual but no shorts, sleeveless shirts or flip flops/sandals.

Prices

Expect to pay around 650 Baht for a cocktail.

Opening Hours

Restaurant 18:00–22:30 daily. Moon Bar 17:00–01:00 daily.

 

Sky Bar At Lebua State Tower

Sirocco restaurant and Sky Bar are located on the 63rd floor of the Lebua State Tower building, which also has a hotel. The restaurant and bar has famously been featured in a film called The Hangover Part 2 making it a popular hit with both locals and tourists alike. The bar and restaurant are alfresco and offer up fantastic views of both the river and city below. While the colourfully lit bar can get a little crowded, there’s still plenty of room to stand and converse with people and the cocktails are great — don’t forget to try the signature cocktail, a Hangovertini.

Address – Lebua at State Tower, 1055 Silom Road, Bangkok

Dress Code

Smart casual, no shorts, t shirts or flip flops.

Prices

Expect to pay around 500–600 Baht for a cocktail.

Opening Hours

18:00–01:00 daily

Special mention – Breeze Bar And Restaurant

The Breeze bar and restaurant is also located inside the Lebua State Tower on floor 62, just a floor lower than the Sky Bar on floor 63, the bar and restaurant has fantastic views and this area is usually less crowded than Sky bar and restaurant. What’s more is if you’re staying at the Lebua Hotel in one of the Tower Club Suites you can access this floor and enjoy the views at your own leisure, the club lounge is located next to Breeze restaurant where tower club guests can enjoy free drinks, snacks and high tea daily till 6:00 pm.

 Above Eleven

Above Eleven is a cool and quirky rooftop bar, there’s a more of a rustic, garden type feel to this bar, there’s grass covered walls, tree style lighting and garden style furniture. There’s a creative and reasonably priced cocktail menu, modern party music played by the regular DJ’s and a Peruvian fusion style menu to satisfy the appetite.

Address – Fraser Suites Sukhumvit 33rd floor, on Sukhumvit Road Soi 11.

Dress Code

Smart casual, no t-shirts, sportswear or flip flops.

Prices

Expect to pay around 300 Baht for a cocktail.

Opening Hours

18:00–02:00 daily

 

Zense/Horizons

This is another favourite restaurant and bar of ours, it has great views, it’s laid back, not too pricey and has a range of cuisines on offer from Thai, Indian, Italian, Modern European and Japanese. There’s a seasonal cocktail menu and the outside areas are all comfortable, there’s sofas and relaxed style seating, with the bar area being spread over two floors, levels 18/19. Zense is centrally located and perfect for an evening drink after a long day of shopping, it’s located in Zen Tower above the shopping mall called Central World.

Address – Levels 18 and 19, ZEN World @ Central World, 4, 4/5 Rajadamri Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330.

Dress Code

Smart casual, no sportswear or flip flops.

Prices

Expect to pay around 400 Baht for a cocktail.

Opening Hours

17:30 till Late

 

Three Sixty

This bar is a great place to watch the sunset over the bustling city, as the name implies you get wonderful 360 degree panoramic views and most of the seating faces out directly across the river. In addition to the outdoor roof-top lounge there is also a jazz lounge and as well as a large selection of drinks on offer including a few extra house speciality cocktails.

Address – Located at Millennium Hilton Bangkok, 123 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan on the 32nd floor.

Dress Code

Smart casual, no sportswear.

Prices

Expect to pay around 350–450 Baht for a cocktail.

Opening Hours

17:00–01:00 daily

 

Club Lounge, The Revolving Restaurant 

This is a great place to relax and enjoy an evening cocktail at sunset as you take in the changing views on the bangkok skyline and the Chao Phraya River! The bar is located on the 25th floor of the Grand China Princess Hotel, there’s a menu full of international style cuisine as well as a good selection of drinks and cocktails. On top of this there is also live music played every evening to help you unwind after a day in the busy city.

Address – located in the Grand China Princess Hotel Tao-wa-rat rd, Sampanthawong District, Bangkok 10240

Dress code

Smart, casual

Prices

 Expect to pay around 200–300 Baht for a cocktail

Opening Hours

Open from 17:00–01:00 daily

 

Red Sky

This is an excellent bar for taking in the panoramic vistas of the city skyline! Red sky bar is an upmarket bar and restaurant that manages to remain relaxed and intimate at the same time. When you’re seated In the bar and restaurant areas you never really feel encroached or overlooked and the ambient lighting and comfy seating in the bar area add to the relaxed vibe. There’s fantastic food served from a bistro style menu as well as a massive drinks menu to work through, if that’s not enough there’s live music played by the jazz band as well as a daily happy hour from 5:00 pm till 6:00 pm where it’s buy 1 get 1 free on drinks and snacks.

Address – 55th floor Centara Grand at CentralWorld, 999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan

Dress code

Smart, casual, no flip flops, sporty shirt or other sportswear.

Prices

 Expect to pay around 350–450 Baht for a cocktail

Opening Hours

Open from 17:00–01:00 daily

 

Nest Bar

It doesn’t have the killer views of some of the other bars but Nest more than makes up for it with it’s chilled out atmosphere, comfy cabana style chairs and great cocktails. Nest bar is the perfect sun-downer chill out spot in Bangkok, it’s a great way to spend a relaxed evening, listening to house, funk and chilled beats played by the frequent DJ’s. As well as the drinks there’s also tapas style snacks served off an Asian inspired menu along with a few international favourites. This is one of the best rooftop bars in Bangkok if you’re looking for a chilled out vibe.

Address –  located on the top floor of the Le Fenix Hotel, 33/33 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Bangkok

Dress code

Smart/casual no flip flops and sportswear

Prices

 Expect to pay 200 + Baht for a cocktail

Opening Hours

Open from 18:00–02:00 daily

 

Octave Lounge & Bar

Octave is situated on three levels, between floors 45–49 of the Marriot Hotel in Sukhumvit, with floor 49 being the signature 360° view rooftop bar, complete with a trendy neon, circular bar, which doesn’t obstruct the amazing views. Throughout the three floors they have managed to provide an impressive amount of seating with incredible views and only a sheet of reinforced glass between you and the Bangkok skyline. This modern and colourful bar has resident DJ’s playing a mix of music every night and there is Asian-style fusion food available with tapas platters and a seafood bar. There is a happy hour between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm with 50% off selected beverages.

Address –  located on floors 45–49 of the Marriott Hotel, 2 Sukhumvit Road, Soi 57, Bangkok, 10110

Dress code

Smart casual

Prices

 Expect to pay between 360–450 baht for a cocktail

Opening Hours

Open from 17:00–02:00 daily

 

Skytrain Jazz Bar

This eclectic bar is very different to the others listed in the post, but if you fancy going somewhere a little more laid back where the drinks are cheaper and the decor is quirky then you can’t beat this bar. It’s only on the six floor so won’t offer the same views as the other bars, but it’s right next to the BTS line and very near the Victory Monument Station so it offers an alternative view of an iconic part of Bangkok. There is mismatched retro furniture both inside and out on the roofed terrace, which may leave you thinking you have accidentally stumbled into a student’s digs. Once you get settled with a drink, soak up the chilled atmosphere, enjoy the music (that isn’t always jazz) and you can even order some Thai food if hunger strikes.

This bar isn’t that easy to find as it’s located down a tiny alleyway just a few metres from the start of Rang Nam Road, just off the main Phaya Thai Road. You will see a hand written sign for the bar a couple of metres down the alley and just above the entrance, then walk up the 6 flights of graffiti covered stairs until you find the bar, it’s worth the effort so you can head somewhere that little bit different.

Address –  located on the 6th Floor of Jo Home Gallery, at the start of Rang Nam Road (just off the main Phaya Thai Road), Ratchathewi, Bangkok

Dress code

No dress code

Prices

 Expect to pay around 220 baht for a cocktail

Opening Hours

Open from 17:00–01:00 daily