1. The Rooftop Bar
Located on the 83rd floor of the Baiyoke Sky Hotel in Pratunam, this rooftop bar is one of the highest ones in Bangkok. Popular after dark, this bar has an outdoor revolving observatory where visitors can enjoy the stunning views of the city while also enjoying the calming winds. The huge floor-to-ceiling glass windows surrounding the entire bar allow you to enjoy the views while sipping delicious cocktails and vibing to the music. Their bar has aged wines and a number of amazing signature cocktails. This bar, however, has an admission fee which you can redeem on a cocktail or juice inside, but the overall experience makes it worth it.
Location: 83rd floor, Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok
Timings: 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: Highest sky bar in Bangkok
2. Mahanakhon Bangkok SkyBar
Located atop the second-tallest building in Bangkok, the Mahanakhon Bangkok Sky Bar is an unmissable delight. Starting from the tall elevator to the rooftop terrace to the glass skywalk, which is at a height of 310 meters, it makes for one of the coolest experiences in Bangkok. Besides a bird’s eye view of the Thai metropolis, finger-licking food at reasonable prices and a good compilation of wines makes this bar one of the best sky bars in Bangkok. It has an admission fee of EUR 20, and you can save more by booking your tickets in advance online.
Location: 76th floor & 77th floor, King Power Mahanakhon, Bangkok
Timings: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: Highest and most popular sky bar in Bangkok
3. Sirocco Sky Bar Bangkok
Located at a height of 820 feet, Sirocco Sky Bar in the Lebua State Tower is one of the most popular sky bars in Bangkok. Its popularity is partly because the Hollywood movie, Hangover 2 was shot here. Whether you are visiting it during sunset or even after dark, it offers mind-blowing views of the changing lights of the city. In fact, the bar has funky lights which change throughout the night. With a number of innovative cocktails ambiance that one cannot find anywhere else in the city, it leads several listings of the best rooftop bars in the world. The bar also has live music occasionally. It is pretty difficult to get a dining reservation at this place, so it is advisable to make reservations at least 3 months before the visit.
Location: 63rd floor, Lebua State Tower, Bangkok
Timings: 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: Best bird’s eye view of Bangkok
4. Vertigo & Moon Bar
Awarded numerous times as the best rooftop bar in Bangkok, Vertigo & Moon Bar is located on the 61st floor of the Banyan Tree Hotel. It overlooks the city's busy streets and faces some of its tallest skyscrapers and the Chao Phraya River. The chic ambiance of the bar features a modern style in combination with a romantic setting, perfect for a romantic evening with a loved one. The queer cocktails, luxurious champagnes, amazing views, delicious food, and stylish settings make it exclusive for the prices on its menu. The baby back pork spare ribs and the Moon Romance cocktail are a must-try at this place.
Location: 61st floor, Banyan Tree, Bangkok
Timings: Restaurant 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM; Bar 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: Romantically set al fresco grill and bar
5. CRU Champagne Bar
Location: 59th floor, Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok
Timings: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: Exclusive champagnes and world-class delicacies
6. Red Sky
Location: 55th floor, Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok
Timings: Restaurant 11:30 AM - 1:00 AM; Bar 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: Fantastic food and drinks along with shopping therapy
Happy Hours: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
7. Octave Rooftop Bar
Located on the 45th to 49th floor of the Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, the Octave Rooftop Bar is one of the biggest rooftop bars in Bangkok. While other rooftop bars may also offer views of the busy city, this bar offers one of the finest 360-degree views of the skyline. Visitors don’t need to stand to enjoy the views as this place boasts an impressive selection of seats that offer the same view. It is, in fact, one of the first rooftop bars on Sukhumvit Road. It is a hip party place with a DJ, circular bar and lounge, modern settings, and neon blue lighting. The menu for food and drinks is not long but unique and delicious. This place is one of the few rooftop bars which does not have a dress code.
Location: 45th floor, Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, Bangkok
Timings: 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: Rooftop bar with a lovely pool and live DJs
8. Zoom Sky Bar
A popular rooftop bar in the Sathorn area of Bangkok, the Zoom Sky Bar offers panoramic views of the city from the 40th floor of the Anantara Sathorn Hotel. Among expensive rooftop bars and diners, this open-air bar offers a wide range of appetizing dishes at very reasonable prices. The specialty of this bar is its range of delicacies with an Asian twist, along with several finger food items which pair amazingly with their delectable cocktails. This bar does not have a strict dress code and allows casual dressing.
Location: 40th floor, Anantara Bangkok Sathorn Hotel
Timings: 5:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: Cool party vibe and live DJs
Happy Hours: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
9. Scarlett Rooftop Wine Bar and Restaurant
This chic and cozy restaurant and bar on the 37th floor of the Pullman Hotel Silom is perfect for an intimate dinner with friends and family or one’s partner. This place is open without walls and partitioned between tables. It serves gourmet French-bistro-style cuisine. Not only did this restaurant win the Traveller’s choice award in 2022, but Michelin also recommended it. The wine menu has over 150 choices at low prices. It offers a unique view of the Chaopraya River and the metropolitan city. Their flavorsome steak and charcuterie are a must-try!
Location: 37th floor, Pullman Hotel, Silom, Bangkok
Timings: 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: Elegant views of the city skyline and Chaopraya River.
10. Above Eleven
Delicious Peruvian-Japanese fusion cuisine, contemporary stylish settings, and a breathtaking view of Bangkok’s popular shopping areas is what About Eleven is all about. This 3-story rooftop bar on the 33rd floor of the Fraser Suites Hotel in Bangkok personifies the night culture in Bangkok. Different days of the week witness different music genres at this rooftop bar, but the upbeat party vibes of the place remain common every day. Like the cuisine, the cocktails also exemplify the intermingling of Peruvian and Japanese influences, along with hints of New York and South American flavors.
Location: 33rd floor, Fraser Suites, Sukhumvit Bangkok
Timings: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: First Peruvian-Japanese restaurant in Southeast Asia
Happy Hours: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
11. Yao Rooftop Bar
Offering one of the best 360-degree scapes of the Thai city from the 32nd floor of the Bangkok Marriott Hotel, Yao Rooftop Bar is one of the best rooftop bars offering a contemporary take on Shanghainese cuisine. Their Chinese botanical cocktails are eccentric, while the Orient inspires their ambiance with their Chinese ceramic, abstract designs, and carvings that celebrate the concept of ‘chang sip moo’, which translates to traditional craftsmanship uniquely. Their vibrant-colored cocktails, such as the Sweet Little Jade and The City upon the Sea, cannot be found elsewhere throughout the city. If you like spicy food, their Sichuan-style fried chicken is a belter. This location is perfect for watching sunsets with the views of the high skylines of Bangkok on one side and the old town on the other.
Location: 32nd & 33rd Floors, Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok
Timings: Restaurant 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM/ 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM; Bar 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Dress Code: Casuals
Highlights: Chinese inspired décor and menu
12. Three Sixty
Even though this rooftop bar may not rank high in the rooftop bars located at the highest locations, it certainly scores one of the best in the list of rooftop bars in Bangkok with the most scenic views. It is located on the 32nd floor of the Hilton Hotel. It offers a view of the changing colors of the sky, and the numerous buildings, including the old Sino-Portuguese buildings, the Embassy of Portugal, the massive Assumption Cathedral of Bangkok, the aged Bangrak Fire Station, and the spectacular Chao Phraya River. This rooftop bar is divided into a large spacious open-air lounge and bar and a 360-degree cupola located a floor above, offering panoramic views. One of the unique offerings of this rooftop bar and lounge is the luxury rooftop picnics on some days, complete with classic imported meats and cold cuts and a few selections of premium champagnes. You can also catch the fireworks display along the river on special occasions from the lounge.
Location: 32nd Floor, Millennium Hilton Bangkok
Timings: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: Most romantic sky-high bar for Jazz lovers
13. Brewski Rooftop
Located on the 29th and 30th floors of the Radisson Blu Plaza on Sukhumvit Road, Brewski is the highest duplex rooftop bar in Bangkok. Not only that, it also has one of the largest selections of craft brews in Bangkok. The 18 taps and 100 craft brews and ciders have a lot of delicious gems catering to the palate of almost every person. They have a local-style craft-beer buffet daily, offering the best beers in Bangkok. Besides offering a bird’s eye view of Bangkok’s skyline, it also screens international sports on a large screen. If you are a party animal, you will enjoy the live DJ music on weekends here. The countless brews are completed with a minimalist brewery ambiance and a pub-style food menu. The food here is finger-licking good, and the prices are reasonable.
Location: 30th floor, Radisson Blu Hotel, Sukhumvit, Bangkok
Timings: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Dress Code: Casuals
Highlights: Highest beer bar in Bangkok
14. Hi-So Rooftop Bar
The Hi-SO Rooftop Bar is one of Bangkok's hottest rooftop luxury party and bar destinations for several reasons. It is located on the 29th and 30th floors of SO Sofitel Bangkok and offers spectacular views of Lumpini Park and Sathorn Avenue. Right from the moment you enter the lit elevator of the hotel to the dimmed lobby of the bar to the moment you actually occupy a seat on the bar terrace, the vibes of this rooftop bar are surreal. Their limited selection of sumptuous meats, cheeses, and tapas makes choosing a bite to pair with their crowd-pleaser cocktails easy. Their mains, such as their steaks, burgers, and fish and chips, are filling and simply delicious. The settings of this bar are en-vogue and Instagrammable.
Location: 29th floor, Hotel SO Sofitel Bangkok
Timings: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: Views of the city skyline and Lumpini park
15. Sky on 20
Located on the 26th floor of the luxurious Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit, the Sky on 20 is a good sky bar to visit for those looking for a good time with friends and family. This rooftop bar knows how to show visitors a good time with a DJ on Fridays and Saturdays and a live band on Tuesdays. Besides having delicious cocktails, they are one of the most popular rooftop dining places with food items that taste divine. Their Mediterranean pizzas, Crab Mayonnaise Bruschetta, and Monster Burger are must-try. This award-winning sky bar will mesmerize you with the beautiful skyline of Bangkok, stunning city lights, and one of the best sunset views. This bar runs special offers such as Ladies Night Buy 1, get 1 free every Wednesday to make its prices pocket-friendly.
Location: 26th floor, Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Timings: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: Laid back ambiance with affordable drinks
Happy Hours: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
16. RedSquare Rooftop Bar
Another product of the Novotel Sukhumvit, the RedSquare Rooftop Bar, boasts of being the first-ever international vodka bar. This bar has a vast selection of vodkas from across the globe. This concept of heroing the vodkas has seeped into their drinks as well, as all of their cocktails have a ‘twist’. However, even if one doesn’t prefer alcohol, this bar has several delightful fruit shakes and mocktails. Magnificent night views of the city, plush deep red settings, tables lined across the pool, and hip-hop and pop music playing in the background make this one of the best rooftop bars for entertainment. This bar has happy hours from 7 pm to 8 pm for those who want to save a few bucks. The food menu here is limited and slightly expensive compared to other places in the city.
Location: 25th floor, Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Timings: 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: Trendiest rooftop Vodka bar
17. Mojjo Rooftop Lounge & Bar
Sitting atop the 32nd floor of the Skyview Hotel Bangkok, the Mojjo Rooftop Lounge and Bar is one of the coolest sky bars in the Sukhumvit area. This hip Cuban-themed rooftop bar has both an indoor and outdoor bar that serves exotic cocktails and appetizing tapas-style food. From classic Cuban-style cocktails featuring whiskey, handcrafted rum, and snazzy cigars to the Latin ambiance, the bar encapsulates the vibes of a Cuban Tapas Bar. Their themed events are an unmissable attraction for those looking to make midnight memories. The Food & Wine tasting, Latino nights, rooftop parties, and live music nights will keep you engaged. The views of the spectacular Benjasiri Park and the cityscape are a cherry on top.
Location: 32nd Floor, 12 Sukhumvit 24 Alley, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Timings: 5:30 PM to 01:30 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: Hispanic Party Vibes, Themed events and Cuban style cocktails
18. Tichuca Rooftop Bar
Located on the 46th floor of the T-One building, the Tichuca Rooftop Bar is one of the highest bars on Thonglor Road. This huge 3-story rooftop bar offers a good sundowner experience for those seeking an escape from their mundane lives. The jungle-themed design of this bar is a crown-puller with its wooden furniture, over-the-bar rattan stools, greenery around the bar, and the stunning LED-lit tree that grooves behind the bar. Their menu is exotic, with tiki-style cocktails served in a coconut or pineapple and their bar bites. On the 2nd and 3rd stories, you can appreciate the panoramic views of the city’s skyline while enjoying mocktails and finger food. Their DJ music, funky lights, and distinctive ambiance ensure a wild time for the visitors. Staying true to its escapade theme, it works on a walk-in policy and is especially popular among a younger crowd.
Location: 46th floor, T-One Building 8, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Timings: 5 PM to 12 AM
Dress Code: Casual
Highlights: Jungle-themed bar, Tiki-style cocktails, Instagrammable ambiance and Picturesque views
19. The Speakeasy Rooftop Bar
Located on the 24th and 25th floors of the Hotel Muse Bangkok, the Speakeasy Rooftop bar is not flamboyant or big on grand installations like many other rooftop bars. It almost has the vibe of a secret underground club. The jazz playing in the background, a bath full of cocktails in jam jars, and dimmed lights scream of the Prohibition era. To enhance this adventurous experience, they have even launched a range of new cocktails named ‘The Speakeasy Sips’. Besides their mysterious settings, the view from the bar itself is breathtaking. The dark of the night flanked by the numerous streetlights of Bangkok is picturesque. While their cocktails are some of the best in the city, their cuisine is equally delectable and mention-worthy. They complement the drinks well, and the drinks and the food are quite reasonably priced. Speakeasy is one of the few rooftop bars without a strict dress code.
Location: 55 555 Langsuan, Lumphini, Pathum, Wan District, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Timings: 5:30 PM to 1:00 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Highlights: Unique cocktails and Mysterious Ambiance
20. Heaven Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Located on the 8th floor of the Silom Plaza, the Heaven Rooftop Bar and Lounge oversees the busy center of the metro city. With a spectacular view of the busy streets of Bangkok, delectable and pocket-friendly cocktails, and bite-sized food to complement the food, this is a great rooftop bar to have the sky bar experience in Bangkok without burning a hole in your pocket. The live music on some days makes the experience all the more rich. This rooftop bar is known for its sumptuous Thai cuisine and finger-licking chicken. It is an underrated rooftop bar where you can enjoy a cozy meal and drinks with your friends and family with a stunning city view.
Location: 491/43-44 Silom Road Silom Plaza, 8th Floor, Bangkok 10500 Thailand
Timings: 5 PM - 2 AM
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Highlights: Thai cuisine and Live music
Overall, a trip to Bangkok without visiting its infamous rooftop bars in incomplete. Whether ooking for a party or a relaxing experience along with your budget, one can shortlist some sky bars from the list. A good way to save a few bucks while visiting these places is to be mindful of their offers and deals. Additionally, to make sure your visit is hassle-free, it is important to follow the dress code where applicable and reserve tables to a good table for the best experience.
