COCKTAIL BARS BANGKOK

Whisgars Bangkok is a premier whiskey and cigar lounge embodying the discreet luxury of a classic gentlemen's speakeasy. Located on Sukhumvit 23 near Asok BTS Station, the venue features wood-clad walls, ambient lighting, and plush seating creating a sophisticated atmosphere. The bar maintains an extensive collection of rare single malts and single cask whiskies from renowned distilleries, complemented by hand-selected premium cigars sourced from Nicaragua, Honduras, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. Award-winning cocktails crafted by experienced mixologists, curated jazz and blues music, and a perfectly controlled walk-in humidor make it Bangkok's destination for whiskey and cigar connoisseurs.

The Speakeasy Rooftop Bar at Hotel Muse Bangkok occupies the 24th and 25th floors, drawing inspiration from hidden 1920s European speakeasies through vintage glamour and design. Located at 55/555 Lang Suan Road five minutes from BTS Chidlom, the venue features an all-weather retractable roof terrace and iconic golden dome offering breathtaking Bangkok skyline views. Expertly crafted cocktails pair with European-inspired small plates and Thai fusion bites. The Blind Pig Cigar Lounge on the 24th floor provides an elite retreat inspired by gentlemen's clubs for premium cigar and rare whiskey pairings. Open daily 4 PM to 1 AM with DJ performances Thursday-Saturday, The Speakeasy merges prohibition-era nostalgia with contemporary sophistication.

Flamenco Bangkok is a vibrant rooftop bar occupying the 9th floor of The Emquartier near Prompong BTS Station in the Sukhumvit area. Spanning 800 square meters, the venue features vintage styling with modern elements and an 180-degree outdoor deck commanding panoramic Bangkok nightscape views. Four distinct zones include two substantial cocktail bars flanking a live stage. The bar specializes in Latin American tapas alongside an extensive drinks selection featuring wines, whiskeys, tequilas, beers, brandies, and champagnes. Nightly live music pays homage to Latin traditions including jazz, blues, soul, and rumba, with sets from well-known DJs elevating the energetic atmosphere. Open daily 6 PM to midnight, Flamenco delivers a warm celebration of Latin glamour in Bangkok.

Crimson Room is a glamorous Art-Deco speakeasy in Bangkok's Velaa Sindhorn Village, designed to evoke 1920s New York with plush red velvet furnishings, dark timber paneling, and polished brass accents. Located at Langsuan Road in Lumphini district, the venue features nightly live jazz performances from leading local musicians alongside a sophisticated cocktail program specializing in champagne-based drinks. Known for bartender Suwincha "Chacha" Singsuwan's expertise, including signature truffle-infused martinis, the bar combines polished entertainment with mixology craftsmanship. Open daily 6 pm to 2 am with live shows commencing at 8 pm Wednesday to Saturday.

Alonetogether Bar Bangkok is a sophisticated cocktail and jazz bar located at 29 Sukhumvit 31, created by the teams behind acclaimed Bangkok speakeasies Ku Bar and Sugar Ray. The extensive cocktail menu features precision-crafted classics and innovative concoctions, including signature drinks like the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, China Blue enhanced with wasabi, and Matcha Fizz. The intimate ambiance is enriched by live jazz performances five nights weekly from Wednesday through Sunday, while an upper-level cigar lounge and whisky bar offer exclusive retreats. Open daily from 6 PM to 2 AM with average cocktail prices around eleven dollars, Alonetogether combines refined mixology with smooth jazz to create a refined social experience rooted in authentic speakeasy tradition.

Thaipioka is a tropical cocktail bar located on the first floor of Salil Hotel in the Thonglor district, featuring a minimalist yet inviting interior adorned with a jungle of potted plants and warm orangey lighting. The centerpiece is a 15-meter-long teak bar that showcases the venue's elegant design philosophy. Known for original concoctions using seasonal Thai fruits, Thaipioka crafts unique, refreshing cocktails like Mulberry Sangria with sweet mango wine, Turmeric Thai Tea with vodka, and Sesame Manhattan featuring nutty black sesame oil. Open daily from 7 PM to 2 AM, the bar offers DJ entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights to enhance the atmosphere. With an average price of 400 baht per cocktail plus service charges, and consistently high ratings, Thaipioka delivers sophisticated Thai-inspired mixology in a welcoming setting that celebrates local botanical ingredients and contemporary cocktail craftsmanship.

Opium Bar is a sophisticated upscale cocktail destination housed within a 120-year-old restored heritage building in Bangkok's Chinatown, occupying the fourth and fifth floors above Restaurant Potong. Named after the historic opium den that once occupied the space, the venue blends Bangkok's cultural richness with bold creative vision, evoking an opulent New York hangout infused with late-night Chinatown spirit. The bar features an inventive cocktail menu under the concept of Liquid Surreality, offering Expression Cocktails that guide guests through six distinct geographic locations including Oaxaca, Nicaragua, and various Thai destinations—each reimagined through its signature spirits and flavors. Award-winning creations include Sip to Seed and Poker Face. The venue offers live DJ sets Friday to Sunday and provides a complimentary tuk tuk shuttle to neighboring establishments on weekends, creating an integrated nightlife experience in Bangkok's historic heart.

Kodo Bar is a contemporary cocktail destination located on the 3rd floor of a building in Wangmai, Bangkok, that opened in 2023 and quickly gained popularity for its unique drink creations. The space fosters connections between locals and visitors through engaging bartenders known for crafting personalized cocktails based on individual preferences, from signature creations like the Mizunara Old Fashioned to cinnamon-infused gin cocktails. The welcoming atmosphere combines exquisite mixology with warm hospitality and support for local artists and community events. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to midnight, Kodo Bar offers luxury cocktails in an inviting setting that balances sophistication with approachability.

Root Bar is a hidden speakeasy cocktail lounge in Bangkok's Chatuchak district that reimagines the traditional cocktail experience through personalized storytelling. Rather than offering a conventional menu, bartenders engage guests in intimate conversations about emotions and memories, crafting bespoke cocktails that reflect individual moods and experiences using local ingredients. The intimate venue features nature-inspired decor with warm, mysterious lighting that creates a cozy, private ambiance perfect for meaningful connections. With limited seating, advance reservations are recommended to secure a spot. Open from 7:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Root Bar offers travelers and locals seeking something beyond ordinary nightlife an unforgettable, emotionally-connected drinking experience centered on the art of mixology and human connection.

008 Bar is an upscale speakeasy-style cocktail lounge located on the 11th floor of MUU Bangkok Hotel in the Thong Lo neighborhood. Inspired by 1920s Prohibition-era aesthetics, the bar features sophisticated design elements including blonde timber counters, tan leather seating, and retro armchairs arranged around intimate low tables. The venue emphasizes contemporary twists on classic cocktails while maintaining an edgy romantic atmosphere, and large windows overlook the vibrant Thong Lo district, providing guests an escapist hideaway within the hotel.

1826 Mixology & Rooftop Bar occupies the 26th floor of Rembrandt Hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 18, with its name derived from the location coordinates. The open-air terrace offers sweeping views over Bangkok's skyline and serves creative cocktails made from fresh ingredients, featuring innovative presentations such as drinks served in hanging woven baskets and signature creations with QR code recipe details. The bar presents a calm, friendly atmosphere with casual dress code and light-fare offerings from multi-cuisine menus, operating daily with sundowner specials.

AQUA is an elegant bar and restaurant at Anantara Siam Bangkok, established over 20 years ago as an institution in Bangkok's bustling Ratchaprasong district. The serene courtyard setting features lush greenery, a koi-filled pond, and smooth jazz accompaniment alongside New Orleans R & B. Under the direction of Head Mixologist Ryan Germino, AQUA serves inventive, expertly crafted cocktails with exquisite taste and creative garnishes, complemented by light snacks and Sunday brunches, recently recognized as one of Thailand's 20 best bars.

The Bamboo Bar at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is an iconic jazz bar and cocktail lounge dating to 1947, making it Bangkok's first jazz venue. Located in the hotel's River Wing along the Chao Phraya River, the bar retains a sensual 1950s ambience and features live jazz performances from Monday to Thursday 8pm–11:45pm and Friday to Saturday 8pm–12:45am. The bar offers award-winning signature cocktails from the Evolution menu, inspired by bamboo and featuring local Thai ingredients including mango, lemongrass, and banana, creating refined contemporary cocktails.

BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River is recognized among the world's 50 best bars, currently ranking #49 globally and #19 in Asia as of 2025. The cocktail bar features an ever-evolving menu with current inspiration drawn from Mexico City's spirited culture, showcasing signature cocktails like La Capilla, Frida Kahlo, and Pique. The venue is distinguished by warm hospitality, thoughtful storytelling, and cocktails balancing bold flavor with refined technique, drawing both local residents and international travelers seeking sophisticated mixology experiences.

Lennon's is a vinyl-centric speakeasy on the 30th floor of Rosewood Bangkok, featuring a 6,000-vinyl collection available for guests to play alongside music-inspired signature cocktails. The mid-century home recording studio aesthetic combines vintage warmth with modern mixology, offering city views and an upstairs mezzanine cigar lounge. Under the direction of KT Lam, the cocktail program tells Thailand's stories through creative drinks like Maria (tequila-based, inspired by Ricky Martin), Fly Me to the Moon (whisky Negroni variant), and innovative creations such as Fish & Watermelon-La Punch blending Matusalem rum with watermelon, dried fish, jasmine tea, and yogurt. The venue operates daily 6 pm to midnight with smart casual dress code.

The Loft at Waldorf Astoria Bangkok sits on level 56, seamlessly blending Art Nouveau and Art Deco design with Thai elegance. The venue features rose gold accents, Art Nouveau chandeliers, marble surfaces, and a grand horseshoe-shaped bar surrounded by a central lounge offering sweeping cityscape views. Under the direction of Italian bartender Michele Montauti, the cocktail program draws inspiration from the original 1935 Waldorf Astoria Bar Book, reinterpreted through vibrant Thai flavours and local ingredients. The bohemian-glamorous space with whimsical touches like a paint-splattered communal table creates an elegant setting open daily from 5 p.m. until midnight.

Q&A Bar is an intimate speakeasy hidden behind a small sign on Sukhumvit Soi 21, accessible via a discrete alley entrance that reveals a sophisticated cocktail destination. The bar features a charming train carriage theme, inviting guests to embark on a vintage-inspired journey through its seating arrangements and curated ambiance. Cocktails are crafted around a rotating monthly menu that reimagines classics with creative twists, incorporating innovative ingredients like chrysanthemum and pandan. Each drink is designed to explore the intersection of human preference, technical mastery, and cultural impression. The bar ranked 26th on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2016, establishing itself as a recognized leader in Bangkok's cocktail scene. Reservation is recommended to secure a spot at this exclusive venue, where the philosophy centers on achieving sophistication and control in every libation.

BARBON is a cozy cocktail bar tucked away on Songward Road atop Hostel Urby in Bangkok's vibrant Chinatown district. The venue offers a tranquil atmosphere enhanced by its scenic balcony seating overlooking the Chao Phraya River and the nighttime river cruises passing below. Known for its thoughtfully curated drink menu featuring authentic margaritas and negronis crafted by mixologist Fabio Brugnolaro, BARBON attracts both craft beer lovers and cocktail enthusiasts. The bar operates daily from noon to midnight with friendly Thai staff providing welcoming service and complementary bites.

Copper Bar was a rustic, 40s-themed cocktail bar located in Soi Sukhumvit 49 adjacent to The Racquet Club, featuring a French bar vibe with soft Swing Jazz in the background. Created with the vision of promoting proper drinking culture, the bar offered hand-crafted cocktails designed by renowned mixologist Fabio Brugnolaro, former mixologist of Vogue Lounge, alongside homemade comfort food including sandwiches, French fries, and pizzas. Many of the bar's cocktail ingredients were homemade, including spirits, vermouths, syrups, and garnishes. The venue is now permanently closed.

Find The Locker Room is a hidden speakeasy-themed cocktail bar tucked behind a concealed locker door in Thonglor's Sukhumvit 55. The intimate two-level venue features a main bar with 25 seats upstairs and an exclusive Remy Bar with 8-12 seats downstairs, each dressed in dark grey with dim lighting to enhance the secretive atmosphere. The bar implements a distinctive "past-present-future" cocktail concept, with rotating menus featuring reimagined classics across three categories. Operating daily from 6 pm to 2 am, the venue emphasizes handcrafted cocktails and recommends advance reservations for bar seating.

Honest Mistake Bar presents a theatrical Shanghai mafia-themed speakeasy disguised as a fake Chinese pawnshop in Bangkok's Saphan Khwai area. Drawing inspiration from the 1930s-1940s era of Chinese businesses navigating triad influences, guests enter through a convincing pawnshop facade and ascend to different themed floors. The third floor features an atmospheric old-school mahjong table under dim lighting, creating a secret casino aesthetic. The cocktail program offers a Chinese-Western fusion, including the signature JuJube, a complex bourbon-based drink infused with sous-vide dried jujube, wolfberry, and mushroom. Open Monday to Saturday 7 pm to 2 am.

Iron Balls Distillery & Bar is a craft-focused micro-distillery and cocktail venue in Ekkamai, created by renowned bar designer and master distiller Ashley Sutton. The operation distinguishes itself by producing house spirits from locally-grown Thai ingredients, including a signature gin distilled from pineapple and coconut bases. The bar's interior features dark wooden surfaces, velvet panels, and leather armchairs adorned with naval references, including an antique deep sea diving helmet as a centerpiece. Cocktail offerings range from elaborate G&Ts to originals like the Charred Sandalwood Negroni, with hip hop and house music setting the ambiance. Open Tuesday to Sunday 5 pm to 1 am.

Joe's Whisper is a vibrant cocktail bar located in Bangkok's Silom district, featuring a traditional wood-paneled pub aesthetic with high-end spirits and an impressive array of craft cocktails. Expert mixologists craft signature drinks and unique creations using the freshest ingredients, reflecting both classic cocktail techniques and Thai-inspired flavors. The venue showcases a curated selection of premium beers including Belgian standards like Hoegaarden and Leffe, alongside live music performances by local musicians most nights, creating a lively atmosphere filled with traditional Thai songs. Located at 485, 15-16 Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road, the bar operates daily 5 pm to 2 am.

Ku Bar occupies a reimagined historic printing house at 469 Thanon Phra Sumen in Bangkok's Old Town, blending minimalist design with intimate sophistication. The cocktail program emphasizes local Thai ingredients and refined technique, with rotating menus highlighting ingredients like curry leaf, Thai basil, grilled pandan, and Vietnamese coriander integrated with high-end spirits. Signature drinks include vibrant Matcha and Lychee cocktails alongside savory creations like charred corn and soy milk with black sesame. The wine selection emphasizes natural varieties with the same care as cocktails, creating a carefully curated beverage experience. The serene atmosphere encourages quiet conversation and relaxation amidst Bangkok's bustle.

Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar is located on the second floor of the renowned 100 Mahaseth Restaurant in Bangkok's Old Town, founded by Bacardi Legacy World Champion 2019 Ronnaporn "Neung/Ronny" Kanivichaporn and collaborating chefs. The venue blends Asian design with Moroccan-influenced elements and eclectic decor, including a neon tiger accent, creating a vibrant, colorful atmosphere. Each cocktail centers on a single Thai cuisine ingredient—from pomelo to squid to coconut—with bartenders using various parts to create complexity and layered flavors. The bar quickly rose to prominence, receiving the Best New Opening by London Essence award and ranking number 22 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023 upon its 2022 launch.

Mutual Bar nestles on the fifth floor of Sukhumvit 24 Alley in Bangkok's Khlong Toei district, featuring stylish decor and ambient lighting in a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere. The bar is renowned for creative cocktails crafted by skilled mixologists, ranging from floral and easy-drinking options like Juliet's Lips (gin, lychee liqueur, rose syrup, white grape juice) to unusual concoctions such as the Vivid Midnight, combining brandy, Thai espresso, orgeat, lemon, stout, and zest. Standout signature drinks include the bar's namesake Mutual and Say My Name. The atmosphere is enhanced by chill jazz and soul music most nights, complemented by very friendly staff, creating an ideal setting for conversation or unwinding.

Rabbit Hole is a three-storey hidden gem in Bangkok's Thong Lo district, concealed behind an unassuming wooden door at 125 Thonglor Sukhumvit 55. The interior features modern industrial design with luxurious touches including exposed brick, marble-topped tables, and cabinets displaying an extensive spirits collection. Known for expertly crafted cocktails combining unique flavors and artistic presentation, the bar offers spirit-forward, refreshing, and savory drinks, including the signature 9.45 cocktail. Ranked number 31 in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2020 with over 1,000 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars, Rabbit Hole operates Tuesday to Sunday 7 pm to 2 am, attracting cocktail enthusiasts seeking sophisticated and refined drinking experiences.

Sugar Ray, You've Just Been Poisoned is a celebrated New York-style speakeasy located in Bangkok's Thong Lo district, featuring a distinctive design reminiscent of a giant safe. Behind its thick steel door, guests discover dim lighting and vintage decor creating a hushed atmosphere. The bar is known for meticulously crafted cocktails, with skilled mixologists preparing signature drinks like the ginseng-infused Elixir and the tea-infused Born & Raise. The venue showcases creativity through house-made bitters and homemade Old Tom gin, offering an intimate escape from Bangkok's bustling streets with rotating DJ performances on select evenings featuring hip-hop, rhythm and blues, and electronic music.

The Key Room No. 72 is a hidden speakeasy in Bangkok's Ari neighbourhood, located within the Josh Hotel, accessed exclusively by key card at the reception. The intimate 1920s-style venue features deep red walls surrounded by mirrors and quirky décor, including vintage movie screenings, creating an electrifying atmosphere. This tiny cocktail destination showcases the owner's travel stories through its extensive drink menu, featuring wines, beers, and bespoke cocktails crafted to individual preferences. The bar's dim ambiance and creative bartenders who tailor drinks to guest tastes make it a perfect escape from Bangkok's busy streets, with no signage on the facade adding to its exclusive appeal.

Tropic City is Thailand's premier tropical cocktail bar, located at Charoen Krung in Bangkok and renowned for its innovative rum-focused cocktails and tropical-inspired design. The venue features vibrant neon lights, pink flamingo walls, and lush tropical décor accented with fresh orchids, creating an inviting atmosphere. Every signature cocktail is an original recipe crafted by the bar's Swedish partners using tropical fruits, herbs, and rum as a foundation, priced between 300-500 THB. Recognized as no. 62 of Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 and consistently featured on the World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars list since 2019, Tropic City exemplifies Bangkok's commitment to passionate hospitality and quality mixology.

Vesper is a sophisticated cocktail bar in Bangkok's Silom district, established in April 2014 by husband-and-wife team Choti and Debby Leenutaphong. The venue features a vintage European aesthetic with green marble, plush leather bar stools, and subdued lighting accented by punk lights and soft pink chairs. Ranked No. 29 in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 and recipient of the Rémy Martin Legend of the List Award 2025, Vesper showcases a creative drinks menu called The Art Book, where each cocktail reflects the meaning of artworks using locally grown ingredients. The bar offers Mediterranean-leaning tapas alongside its cocktail program, open daily from 5:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at Convent Road.