20 Rooftop Bars You Must See In Bangkok

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Bangkok, Thailand, is a city known for great food, winding city streets, and endless nightlife. While offering some of the most notorious nightlife in the world with thousands of bars, clubs, and lounges, Bangkok is also home to numerous rooftop bars. At these rooftop bars you can enjoy some of the city’s best food, delicious cocktails, and take in a cityscape that is one to remember. The only problem is you may not have time to visit them all!

Vertigo and Moon Bar – Banyan Tree Hotel

With a breathtaking view of the downtown cityscape, Vertigo fuses a stylish setting with memorable cocktails making it a bar you’ll never forget. They have great seafood and steaks and signature cocktails like the Vertigo Sunset, Malibu, cranberry, lime, and pineapple.

Park Society – Sofitel So on Sathorn

Overlooking the green Lumpini Park, Park Society features tapas and an excellent wine selection. Good music but not overwhelming, this is a great chill bar that is generally cheaper than the other sky bars.

Sky Bar – Lebua at State Tower Riverside

Famous for being the setting of a scene in The Hangover Part II, Sky Bar is well known around Bangkok for its upscale atmosphere and amazing cocktails. It has received numerous awards such as Harper’s Bazaar, UK names Sky Bar as one of “The World’s Best Rooftop Bars” in 2014.

The Rooftop Bar – Baiyoke Sky Hotel

83 floors above the streets of Bangkok is The Rooftop Bar at Baiyoke Sky Hotel. It has a revolving observation deck, great food, and tasty cocktails. Rooftop Bar also has a great selection of wine and snacks for you to choose from.

Bluesky – Centara Grand Lad Prao

Signature cocktails and french-inspired food help this bar to stand out along with its perfect panorama view of the the Bangkok skyline. An extensive wine list and seasonal menus make this a great place to taste new, unique food.

Cloud 47 Silom – 47th Floor

Cloud 47 has a casual feel and cheaper beer than most other sky bars, making it a great place to go out with a large group and stay all night. This is also a great spot on rainy nights because is has a high ceiling.

Skytrain Jazz Club – Victory Monument BTS

Skytrain Jazz Club is popular with the locals and some foreigners in the know. Just a 5 minute walk from the Victory Monument BTS, cheap drinks and a chill vibe make this bar easy to get used to.

L’Appart Sukhumvit – 32nd Floor

Styled after a 19th century French home, this french restaurant allows you to eat and drink in the dining room, lounge, library or on the terrace. Apartment style, but is the epitome of class and ambiance.

Long Table Sukhumvit – 25th Floor

Definitely not the highest rooftop bar in Bangkok, but what it lacks in height it makes up for in taste. Beautiful food and strong drinks will make you forget this bar isn’t in the clouds as you enjoy eating at one of their cozy booths

Octave Rooftop Bar Sukhumvit – 45th Floor

Sukhumvit’s first rooftop bar features a 360 degree view of the city. Classic cocktails and gourmet food will keep you busy while you enjoy beautiful sunsets. When you finish, you’ll be near some of the cities best nightlife spots if you want to make it a late night.

Red Sky – Centara Grand at CentralWorld

Close to the Siam Paragon mall, this rooftop bar is hard to miss. Being located in one of the most affluent areas in Bangkok has made it a very popular sky bar even though it lacks a view of the river.

Scarlett Wine Bar and Restaurant

A very cozy and warm bar, Scarlett Wine Bar nearly takes up an entire level of Silom Tower’s 36th floor. Great food and drinks along with its atmosphere make this an excellent choice for a chill night.

Balco Bar – River City Shopping Complex

Soothing jazz music and laid back vibes are what makes this sky bar so popular. It has reasonably priced drinks and a friendly bartender than will make you any cocktail you can imagine.

The Roof @38 Bar at Mode Sathorn Hotel

A stylish concept and totally open air design make it perfect for clear, warm nights nights. If you want to drink when it’s raining you may want to try somewhere else.

Speakeasy at Hotel Muse Chidlom

Modelled after a 1920’s American speakeasy, this bar is classy and unique. Cool jazz music accompanies authentic and rich cocktails that are unforgettable. The Michelin Star chef in the kitchen is also making some serious gourmet food.

Zense Siam – 17th Floor

Perfect if you’re looking for a chic place to enjoy a sunset dinner. Cool and funky, you’re also right on top of Central World and getting great views of Bangkok’s busy streets. This bar also has two terraces so you can get different views of the city.

Zeppelin Bar on Sukhumvit 69

Great food at reasonable prices, Zeppelin also makes sure there are enough tables to catch the unforgettable sunset from this perfect vantage point. It’s easy to find and is only a 5 minute walk from Exit 3 of the Phra Khanong BTS Station.

Zoom Skybar at Anantara Sathorn

One of the cities newest rooftop bars, Zoom is gaining popularity by having plenty of places to chill. The unique French-Thai fusion food is delicious and so are their signature cocktails.

Distil at Lebua Tower Resorts and Hotels

While the Lebua’s Sky Bar is extremely popular, Distil has a more refined quality to it. Expertly crafted cocktails in a high class setting, Distil stands out as one of Bangkok’s most high class bars and is also one of the highest bars in the city.

The Nest – Rooftop Lounge and Bar

The nest is a centrally located rooftop bar popular with locals. Very reasonable drinks and a laid back atmosphere make it a great bar to hang out at. They also have great tapas dishes like hummus and pita.