Phra Nakhon Bar & Gallery

Bars & Nightlife

When the sun comes down, Bangkok is well-versed on how to have a seriously good time. A city famous for its wild nightlife, Bangkok’s bars, clubs, taverns, and lounges light up the streets, bustling and bursting with action. Partiers and revellers will rejoice with an abundance of rock pubs, jazz cafés, and sleek cocktail bars. Many nightspots have free entrance, though some popular venues charge a modest entry fee. The city also yields an array of sophisticated entertainment for more refined pleasure seekers, including Broadway-inspired stage shows, traditional performances, and nighttime river cruises.

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Khaosan Road Area

Khao San Road, Bangkok's backpackers' hub, is the kind of place that needs to be experienced to be believed—and no traveller should leave the city without coming here. Frequented by swathes of international tourists and locals alike, the area is always bursting with action, but it is at night when Khao San Road truly comes …

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Jodd Fairs Night Market

For a taste of Bangkok’s vibrant pulse, head to Jodd Fairs, the city’s most recent night market. Open 7 days a week, this lively venue is a feast for the senses, featuring an extensive array of culinary delights ranging from the notoriously pungent durian fruit to spicy Leng Zabb (pork spine soup) and enormous …

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The Bamboo Bar

For sensational live jazz and blues shows, sophisticated decor, and liquors and svelte cocktails, this legendary bamboo and palm festooned ‘Jungle Speakeasy’ is a one-of-a-kind in Bangkok. An institution in its own right, Bamboo Bar is a delightful nook to while away a hot tropical …

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Vertigo & Moon Bar Rooftop

Vertigo lingers loftily above the city on the 61st floor of the lavish Banyan Tree Hotel, with a recherché open-air lounge and a sultry selection of fine spirits and liquors. Patrons can enjoy a crisp cocktail and aperitif while taking in the amazing night-time vistas of bustling Bangkok below. There is an extensive cocktail …

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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets, and Food by Tuk-Tuk

Awarded twice TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice 'No. 1 Experience in Thailand', this tuk-tuk night tour is a great way to discover Bangkok and learn about the local culture. See famous temples and sights illuminated at night as you whizz around the city in an iconic 3-wheeled taxi. Visit The Flower Market, the grounds of Wat Arun, …

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Sirocco

At Bangkok’s highest open-air bar and restaurant, take a seat amongst the A-list at classy Sirocco. Here you can expect smooth jazz, crisp drinks and delectable décor. If Vertigo’s views do not cut it, then Sirrocco’s sprawling panorama will definitely take your breath …

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Phra Nakhon Bar & Gallery

Hugely popular with university students and backpackers, Phra Nakhon Bar & Gallery is the perfect spot to chill and knock back a few bottles of Chang in the summer steam, located just a short saunter from the bustling Khaosan …

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Maggie Choo's

Maggie Choo's is the creation of designer Ashley Sutton and is unlike any other bar in Bangkok. To enter, you step through a hidden wooden Chinese door into what will remind you of an underground vault. Experience this unique atmosphere while listening to some excellent live jazz …

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