If you ever get bored in Bangkok, you have only yourself to blame. Bangkok’s nightlife scene is getting bigger and bigger, here are the 10 hottest bars you need to check out.
by Posh Wattanaporn
Evil Man Blue
Where: 72 Courtyard, Sukhumvit 55 Thonglor (between soi 16 and 18)
Open: TUE – SUN: 6.00 pm till late
FB: https://www.facebook.com/EvilManBlues/
This place is like an American diner and underground jazz bar, and unique even though it’s kind of trapped itself in 1950s. Every Wednesday to Saturday night you can enjoy beautiful live Jazz music by a renowned jazz guitarist, Dan Philips and Bangkok Edge Quartet.
What to order: This Monkey’s Gone to Heaven (THB490), The Honey Badger (THB390), Salad Days (THB390).
Rabbit Hole
Where: 125 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor)
Open: daily 7 pm – 2 am
FB: https://www.facebook.com/rabbitholebkk/
What to order: White Truffle Martini (THB450), Queen of Heat (THB350) and Spade Gardener (THB350)
Upcoming event: Knut Randhem, a regional manager of SEA Dictator Rum will take over Rabbit Hole this Friday (August26, 2016) with his special cocktails. Rum night has never felt so good!
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/960420234080462/
Hair of the dog
Where: Prompong
Open: daily 5pm-midnight
Website: https://www.facebook.com/hairofthedogbkk/
One of the hippest bars to hang out. The decor concept is derived from the operating room in a haunted hospital. After the success from the first branch at Mahatun Plaza, Hair of the dog is now scheduled to open another one on September 1st, 2016 in Prompong!! Be ready.
What to order: 13 beer tabs that give the great choice of different styles!!
Mikys Cocktail Bar by Opus
Where: Pan Road (Soi Indian Temple), Silom
Open: daily 5pm-midnight
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MIKYSCOCKTAILBAR/
The newly opened bar in Sathorn you can’t miss. Brought to you by Mixologist Michele Montauti and OPUS restaurant. The grand opening launch was on August20, 2016. Sathorn area is surely a new cocktail crawl destination in Bangkok.
What to order: Ask Michele to surprise you
Vesper
Where: Convent Road, Silom
Open: 12 PM – 2.30 PM, 6 PM – 1 AM
FB: https://www.facebook.com/vesperbkk/
A beautiful bar with a European bistro look. It’s a top place to hang out after work.
What to order: Vesper Martini, A Thyme to Kill (THB420) and a decent list of good wines.
Vouge Lounge
Where: MahaNakhon CUBE
VOGUE Lounge is super chic club-style restaurant under the ‘all-day dining’ concept. We are excited about their new talented mixologist, Francesco Moretti. He started training at the Sea Lounge in Monaco with Michelin starred chef Jean-Claude Brugel since he was 18. With nearly a decade of experience working in Europe and America discovering the essence of a great drink, now he wants to share his cocktail making and unique signature to Bangkokians.
Open: daily 5 PM – 2AM
FB: https://www.facebook.com/VogueLoungeBangkok/
Touché Hombre
Where: 72 Courtyard, Sukhumvit 55 Thonglor (between soi 16 and 18)
Open: TUE – SUN: 6.00 pm till late
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ToucheHombreBangkok
The main talking point is the creative Mexican cuisine, rare tequilas, and mezcals. Decor is modern chic with the distinctive style of Austrian urban art and graffiti illustrator Nychos as highlight. Sebastian De La Cruz designs a range of signature tequila and mescal-based cocktails. Best to ask their barman to choose a drink that suits you.
What to order: Chicken Jugs is perfect for sharing. Choose from a range of 4 cocktail recipes to share with friends. Try out Margarita del Tommy as well.
Il fumo
Where: Rama IV, Sathorn
Open: daily 6.00 pm – 1 AM
FB: https://www.facebook.com/baratilfumo
Pailin Sajjanit of Vesper and Il Fumo, the winner at the WORLD CLASS SE Asia’s Best Bartender 2016 is here. Come check out her drinks either at Il Fumo or Vesper!!
What to order: Apricot Sherbet, The Puritan and don’t forget to try their whiskey sour from an old 19th-century recipe!!
Revolucion
Where: Sathorn soi 10
Open: 5 PM – 2 AM
FB: https://www.facebook.com/RevolucionCocktailBangkok/
Revolucion is an exotic bar originally from Shanghai. It’s located in Sathorn soi 10, where some of the hippest bars and restaurants are. The bartender put on a great show to give the place a more fun atmosphere.
What to order: Moscow Mules (THB330), Lemon Tart, Mojito (THB270)
Beer Belly
Where: 72 Courtyard, Sukhumvit 55 Thonglor (between soi 16 and 18)
Open: TUE – SUN: 6.00 pm till late
FB: https://www.facebook.com/beerbellybkk/
Think beer o’clock; think “Beer Belly” — another hip place that you can’t miss at 72 Courtyard. It’s a paradise for beer tap lovers and they also have lots of drinking game to play. Keep your belly happy!!
What to order: Hitachino Beer (THB 420/pint), La Chouffe (THB 420/pint), Verdett (THB 380/pint)
