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6 Bangkok Rooftop and Cocktail Bars for a Night of City Views and Music

For a more relaxed way to enjoy Bangkok after dark, stop by a bar with dazzling views and distinctive cocktails. This selection ranges from rooftops overlooking the Chao Phraya River and spots with sweeping views of the city lights to intimate bars serving inventive drinks. Some pulse with DJ sets, while others are ideal for a cocktail accompanied by live jazz. Pick the place that suits your mood and wind down after a day of exploring.

1. Sky Bar at lebua

Rooftops · Chao Phraya Riverside

Set on the 63rd floor of State Tower, this rooftop bar pairs views of the Chao Phraya River with Bangkok’s glittering skyline. It’s a great fit if you’d like to sip a drink while taking in the open panorama from above. Smart-casual attire is recommended.

★ 3.9 · ฿2,000 · Daily 17:00–00:30

63/F lebua at State Tower, 1055 Silom Road, Bang Rak, Bangkok (BTS 사판탁신역 도보)

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2. Tichuca Rooftop Bar

Rooftops · Thonglor · Ekkamai

With jungle-inspired decor and glowing bamboo LED sculptures, this rooftop bar makes a striking impression. Sweeping city views, tropical-style cocktails, and DJ sets create a lively atmosphere. It’s a fun place to soak up Bangkok’s nightlife and snap photos against the dramatic lights.

★ 4.2 · ฿400~600 · Opens daily at 5 pm; Mon–Thu until 11:30 pm or midnight, Fri–Sat until 1 or 1:30 am (hours vary by source)

46/F T-One Building, Soi Sukhumvit 40, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110 (BTS 통로역 인근)

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3. Bar.Yard

Rooftops · Siam · Ratchathewi

This garden-like rooftop bar sits on the 40th floor of a hotel. Around sunset, watch the city turn golden; later, DJ music brings a livelier energy. The menu also features dishes by a Peruvian chef, making it easy to pair cocktails with a meal.

★ 4.6 · ฿฿฿ · Mon & Sun 17:00–01:00; Tue–Sat 17:00–02:00 (as of 2025)

40/F Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, Soi Ton Son, Lumphini, Bangkok (랑수언·신톤 빌리지)

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4. Bar Us

Cocktail bars · Sukhumvit (Asok · Phrom Phong)

At this intimate bar, experimental cocktails made with herbs and spices are served as a tasting-style experience. The menu reimagines familiar flavors, including a highball inspired by Pad Thai. With about 14 seats and a dim, laboratory-like interior, it’s a good place to focus on discovering new tastes.

★ 4.7 · ฿600–1,800 · Sun–Thu 18:00–24:00; Fri–Sat 18:00–01:00 (according to a 2024 article; check before visiting)

61/37 Soi Sukhumvit 26, Floor 1, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110 (보안 초소 맞은편 유리문)

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5. Opium Bar

Cocktail bars · Chinatown · Talat Noi

This speakeasy-style bar occupies an upper floor of an old commercial building. Black leather sofas and gold accents create a discreet, serene mood. Try cocktails featuring Thai ingredients and the signature mezcal-based “Opium Oath.” Rooftop seating is also available for drinks outdoors.

★ 4.7 · ฿600~1,800 · Closed Wednesdays; 17:00 (or 16:00)–01:00 on other days; hours vary by source

422 Vanich 1 Rd, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100 (레스토랑 Potong 건물 4–5층)

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6. Smalls Jazz Bar Bangkok

Jazz bars · Silom · Sathorn

Housed in a three-story Parisian-style townhouse, this jazz bar offers a rooftop where you can enjoy cocktails outdoors while listening to music drifting up from below. Pair your drink with a signature absinthe cocktail; it’s a lovely choice for a slow evening spent with music.

★ 4.6 · ฿400~600 · Daily, around 18:00–02:00; performances from 21:00 (Wednesday jazz night)

186/3-4 Soi Suan Phlu 1, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120

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