KEY2 Pick
Best bars in Bangkok
Cocktail rooms, rooftops and unmarked doors — where to start a night and where to end one.
KEY2 Pick
Rooftop Bar • $$$$
Vertigo and Moon Bar
An open-air rooftop restaurant and bar on top of the Banyan Tree tower, sixty-one floors above Sathorn.
Best for: Special Occasion
Cocktail Bar • $$
Teens of Thailand
A gin-focused speakeasy in a shophouse near Wat Pho, credited with starting Bangkok's craft cocktail scene.
Best for: Casual Drinks
Cocktail Bar • $$$
The Iron Fairies
A candlelit, blacksmith-themed bar on Sukhumvit Soi 55, part forge workshop, part late-night live band venue.
Best for: Date Night
Questions, answered
What are the best bars in Bangkok?+
The KEY2 editors' top picks for bars in Bangkok are Sky Bar, Vertigo and Moon Bar. Every listing in this guide is individually vetted, with hours, prices and booking links.
Where can I find good-value bars in Bangkok?+
For $$-level bars in Bangkok, consider Teens of Thailand.
What are the best bars in Bangkok for a special occasion?+
For a splurge, the KEY2 guide recommends Sky Bar, Vertigo and Moon Bar, The Iron Fairies. Reserve ahead — the booking link is on each listing.
Do I need to book bars in Bangkok in advance?+
The most popular bars in Bangkok fill up days or weeks ahead. Every KEY2 listing includes a direct reservation or booking link where one is available.
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