Top nightlife spots in Bangkok: Explore the best of Asia’s vibrant party capital

From casual dive bars to luxurious nightclubs, Bangkok offers a diverse nightlife scene. Dive into this exclusive guide for the best places to visit when the sun sets in the Thai capital.

The Speakeasy

A sophisticated venue with stunning city views, The Speakeasy at Hotel Muse occupies the 24th and 25th floors, offering a mix of Prohibition-style bars, a cigar lounge, private rooms, and even a boardroom for special occasions.

The Speakeasy, 55 Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand, +66 (0) 2 630 4000

Sukhumvit Soi 11

This lively street in Bangkok’s Nana district has recently transformed into a hotspot filled with hotels, vibrant pubs, nightclubs, and restaurants catering to both locals and tourists alike.

New spots on Soi 11 worth checking out include Apoteka, known for its great live music, strong drinks, and craft beer, and Levels, a massive, high-ceilinged club with a glowing circular bar and a jazzy LED chandelier. Levels hosts nightly house music DJs and occasional international acts.

Sukhumvit Soi 11, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

RCA

A popular destination for bar-hopping, especially for the under-25 crowd, Royal City Avenue (or RCA, as taxi drivers call it) is filled with clubs and pubs that attract a young crowd looking to unwind.

Route 66, named after the iconic American highway, is the granddaddy of RCA’s clubs. It’s where the cool and trendy come to groove to a mix of music. For live performances, check out Cosmic Café.

Royal City Avenue, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand

WTF

Despite its curious name, WTF on Sukhumvit Soi 51 lives up to its eclectic food-drink-art-friendship vibe, drawing in the city’s creative and intellectual crowd.

WTF is a cozy, intimate spot with a few tables on the first floor by a well-stocked bar, while the second floor functions as an art gallery space.

WTF Bangkok, Sukhumvit 51, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110, Thailand, +66 2 662 6246

Maggie Choo’s

Located in the basement of a hotel with a hidden, dimly lit entrance, this speakeasy-inspired bar exudes a Shanghai opium den atmosphere. It boasts the renowned expertise of nightlife mogul Ashley Sutton, who’s behind iconic spots like Iron Fairies and Fat Gutz.

At Maggie Choo’s, enjoy live jazz performances amidst a unique blend of leather armchairs, bank vaults, and busts of Queen Victoria. The ambiance features intricate tile work, wooden doors, and a variety of cocktails, while stunning women in cheongsams swing from ropes and lounge around the bar.

Maggie Choo’s, Below Hotel Bangkok Fenix Silom, 320 Silom, Bangkok 10500, Thailand, +66 (0) 91 772 2144

Alfresco 64

What about sipping a drink at the world’s highest outdoor whisky bar?

Alfresco 64 – A Chivas Bar is located on the 64th floor of Bangkok’s Lebua at State Tower, standing 800 feet above the city skyline.

With its intimate vibe and impressive whisky selection, Alfresco 64 is not your typical bar. Forget beer – this is a serious whisky haven, though they also excel at crafting inventive whisky-based cocktails.

Alfresco 64 – A Chivas Bar, Lebua at State Tower, 190 Silom Road, Bangkok; +66 2 624 9555