Bangkok is well known for its fancy restaurants, glamorous rooftops and arty hipster cafe’s. The vibrant city has many hotspots to choose from but we made it a little easier for you with a list of our favorites!
Coffee, lunch & brunch
This stylish brunch and cocktail café is one of the best coffee bars in town. The interior style is very Scandinavian with wooden furniture, marbled tables and an awesome geometric lighting sculpture hanging above the open kitchen with bar. The lovely glasshouse-inspired entrance brings natural light inside. You can lean back and watch the chefs prepare your sandwich or salad from your table. On the menu is a large variety of egg breakfast, salads, sandwiches, pasta, desserts, Nordic dishes and healthy juices. There is an in-house bakery with a selection of delicious breads and pastries like cinnamon buns, chocolate & oat balls and the gorgeous looking rocky road cake (made of white chocolate with pistachio, cranberries and marshmallows). But the coffee is the star here. The baristas only use carefully selected small-batch roasted beans. Rocket bar is owned by a Swedish trio of mixologists so of course there are cocktails too!
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Address: 149, Sathorn Soi 12. Accessible from Silom Soi 9, Sathorn Soi 10, and Sathorn Soi 12. BTS stations Chong Nonsi or Surasak. There are four cafes. Check out the other locations: http://rocketcoffeebar.com/locations.html
Website: http://rocketcoffeebar.com/
A brunch, burgers and comfort food, a three course dinner or just an amazing good cup of coffee, D’Ark has it all. There is an à la carte menu of small -portioned dishes designed by Chef Jeriko Van Der Wolf’s who has a Michelin star background. We had the salmon eggs benedict served on delicious freshly baked brioche buns and for dessert the homemade granola with yoghurt and strawberry goji coulis, which is also a perfect choice for breakfast. The restaurant is owned by coffee roaster Phillip Di Bella who designed the coffee menu. All D’Ark single origins are from the coffee growing regions Central America, Africa and South-East Asia.
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Address: Shopping mall Piman 49 – Sukhumvit Soi 49, Bangkok 10110 Thailand | EMQUARTIER – 651 Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Tan Nuea,Watthana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Website: http://www.darkoffee.com/
This stylish Thai bistro is set in a spacious glasshouse filled with tropical greens. The founders are third-year architecture students who turned the place into an industrial-style eatery. I love the interior with large wooden tables, old-school chairs, cactus pots set on each table and plants hanging from the ceiling and growing from the ground. It’s a perfect space to work triggering your creativity, have lunch, brunch, after work drinks or dinner. On the menu is a combination of Western and Thai dishes, like spicy hand cut fettuccini pasta with blue swimmer, tomato ragu and chili.
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Address: Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand
Website: https://www.facebook.com/bitterman.bkk
Did you ever drink a coffee out of a martini glass? It’s called Freddo Espresso and it is Na Bowon signature coffee shake. You’ve got to love it! It’s a great work spot with good Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. On the menu is breakfast (try the Thai toast with custard, sweet but oh so good!), fresh smoothies and home made cakes. The cafe is ideally located in a calm area but just a 10 minutes walk from Khao San Road.
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Address: 361 Phrasumen rd, Bowonniwet, Pranakorn, Bangkok 10200
Website: https://www.facebook.com/nabowon
You’ll recognize this cute cafe by the green hanging plants, wooden walls and white flowers hanging from the rooftop. It’s a great spot for breakfast serving sweet cakes, good coffee ( soy milk!), yoghurt with fruit and toast with eggs. But you can also order a glass of wine and it’s open till 9:30 PM. There is a small terrace, perfect for an afternoon drink with friends!
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Address: 486/152 Phayathai Rd, Thanon Phetchaburi, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Website: https://www.facebook.com/DiCafeByMonomer/
Raw & Vegan
This stylish healthy cafe owned by vegan activists only uses ingredients that are selected to be 100% plant based and high quality. On the menu is traditional Thai food and fusion cuisine. Have you ever tried a vegan pulled pork burger? It is really good! Originally Veganerie is a bakery so make sure you try one of the cakes, particularly the carrot cake. They use less sugar, so you can go crazy! The spacious interior makes it a good place to gather, work or just to relax and enjoy your healthy meal.
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Address: 35/2 Soi.Methiniwet (Sukhumvit24) behind Benjasiri Park Klongtan Klong Toei Bangkok 10110, Thailand.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/VeganBakeryBangkok/
Situated in a small lane just outside the buzzing Sukhumvit area is raw living food café Rasayana. This little getaway surrounded by greeneries is perfect to relax and enjoy delicious raw organic food and detox juices. On the menu is Thai pasta with noodles made of strips of coconut flesh and zucchini and eggplant lasagna made with topped with avocado sauce. You can even eat a raw hamburger. Besides veggie juices you can also order wheatgrass cocktails. If you want to pamper yourself even more there is also a spa.
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Address: 57 Soi Sukhumvit 39 (Soi Prom-mitr) Sukhumvit Rd, Klongton-Nua ,Wattana ,Bangkok 10110
Website: http://www.rasayanaretreat.com/
This 100% vegan cuisine serves fresh homemade Thai and Western food, has a vegan bakery and ice cream. Not only the food is delicious it is also a great spacious work spot with good Wi-Fi and enough power sockets to keep on working while you enjoy a delicious and healthy meal. If you don’t want to leave the house May Veggie Home also has delivery service.
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Address: 8/3 Sukhumvit Soi 16,Ratchadapisek Road Klong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Website: http://mayveggiehome.com/
Nightlife
Is it a boat? No, it is the best rooftop bar you have ever been on. There is no better way to start or end your days in Bangkok sipping a cocktail at the Vertigo & Moon Bar. It is situated on the top floor of the Banyan Tree hotel. The entire rooftop is used for both the bar and the restaurant and designed in a shape that gives you the impression of being onboard of a sky ship. The prices match the height but the amazing 360 views on the glittering city is all worth it. Be sure not to arrive late to have the best seats. The restaurant offers a fresco dining experience set with delicious seafood and premium steaks accomplished with an excellent selection of wine. Be aware of the smart casual dress code, leave your flip-flops, sneakers and backpacks at home.
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Address: 21/100 Banyan Tree Hotel, South Sathon Road, Sathon Sathon, Bangkok 10120, Thailand.
Website: http://www.banyantree.com/en/ap-thailand-bangkok/vertigo-and-moon-bar
Indigo Stylish hotel Indigo located in the center of Sukhumvit is opening Bangkok’s newest rooftop restaurant and bar. The modern chic restaurant looks super classy. I can’t get my eyes of the marbled floor and chique marbled bar set up with all the classic liquor bottles. The interior is a mix of wooden, copper, leather and denim and all these elements fit perfectly with each other. During dinner you have a mesmerizing city view out of the floor to ceiling windows. For stunning sunset views you start the evening with your favorite cocktail made by great mixologists on the new rooftop bar. Or try the signature drink, 81, named after the hotel’s house number. It is yours for just 81 Bath. I think Indigo’s rooftop will become Bangkok’s newest hotspot!
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Address:81 Wireless Road, Lumpini, เขต ปทุมวัน กรุงเทพมหานคร 10330, Thailand
Website: http://www.banyantree.com/en/ap-thailand-bangkok/vertigo-and-moon-bar
Brown Sugar is one of Bangkok’s best live music bars. In 1997 the bar was ranked as one of the best bars in the world by Newsweek. The place attracts a fine hip crowd and has live music every night. The owners seem to know exactly what type of live band is appreciated. And the bar is busy every weekend. The round space is set up with dining tables around the stage. The walls are full of vintage American movie posers and music icons. The owner and his wife -always with shades- are true entertainers and create a classical jazz bar vibe. Brown Sugar is a meeting place for people in art and the entertainment. Our first Saturday night at the Brown Sugar, jazz singer Wanlika performed with her band ”Attention Please”. Her beautiful voice and her stylish appearance immediately got our attention. She started singing when she was twelve and is a jazz star in Thailand. Every Saturday she performs at the Brown Sugar, make sure you don’t miss her!
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Address: 469 Wanchad Junction, Phrasumen rd., Bawornniwet, Bangkok, Thailand
Website: http://www.brownsugarbangkok.com/
Chiringuito is a Spanish word for a small seasonal tapas bar. Owner Pupe who lived six years in Spain with her husband Victor opened the bar in February 2016. She knows best how to prepare tasty tapas, sangria and tinto the verano. Don’t miss out on the GT’s with Xoriguer gin, this is definitely the best GT’s in Bangkok! El Chiringuito used to be an old shop and has turned into a new retro styled bar with vintage wooden furniture, classic sewing tables, old school posters on the walls and a chalkboard menu. This area in Chinatown, just off the Charoenkrung Road has become an artsy spot with several charming small bars to spend the evening.
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Address: soi nana 221, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok
Website: https://www.facebook.com/elchiringuitobangkok
Shaka Grill & Bar
Sweet little hot spot serving comfort food and great cocktails. Owned by a hip couple that knows their styling. Definitely worth a visit!
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Address: 50/1 Ari Samphan 5 Tai Alley, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ShakaGrillandBar/info
House Of Beers – Hobs Aree Garden
The bar is easily referred to as HOBS and started out with the idea of wanting a lace that served premium quality beers. They now serve 140 kind of different beers, lagers and ales from all over the world. The HOBS Aree Garden is where local creative and artist hangout. Zip your Belgium beer at the balcony overlooking a quiet patio. Excellent spot for a date!
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Address: 982 Rama III Rd., Bang Pong Pang, Yannawa Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Website: http://www.houseofbeers.com
On top of the United Center office tower is Cloud 47. One of the newest and largest rooftop bars in Bangkok. Contrary to the majority of the BKK’s rooftops the ambiance at Cloud 47 is casual combined with friendly prices. Cloud 47 serves great cocktails, fine wine, fusion food and all this with a 360° panoramic view of the capital’s skyline. Although it has 47 floors, the tower is slightly hidden if you are not familiar in the area. Look out for the red logo ”United Center” and walk to the back of the building.
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Address: 47th Floor, United Center Building (Office Zone), Silom, Bangkok 10120
Website: http://cloud47bangkok.com/
If you are into (sparkling) wine and oysters, Blend is a good choice to start the evening on Sukhumvit Road. The newly opened restaurant is owned by Laurent who is originally from the Provence. He is an experienced chef for both the Thai as the French cuisine. The menu is a fusion of classics with a hint of Italy and a variety of good wines.
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Address: 531/533 sukhumvit rd., khlongtoei, watthana, bangkok 10110
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Blend-Bistro-Wine-Bar-173926342963799/
This new stylish bar is situated on Phahonyothin road in one of Bangkok’s hipster area’s. It’s a good spot for cocktails, wine and a small bite. Sushi lovers have to try the signature cocktail made of own infused vodka with herbs, mixed with apple juice and decorated with a leave of nori. It is served with 2 slices of sashimi. If you are hungry for more on the menu is a mix of Mediterranean and Thai Food.
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Address: Soi Phahonyothin 5, Phahonyothin Road Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai Bangkok
Website: https://www.facebook.com/mancavthebare/?fref=ts
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