10 Best Rooftop Bars in Bangkok, Thailand

If there’s one thing Bangkok does exceptionally well (and it does a LOT well), it’s rooftop bars. And I’m not just talking about a random terrace filled with loud tourists (read: Brits abroad) chugging down Chang beer. I mean sky-high, elevated rooftops with sweeping city views, creative cocktails and exceptional DJs playing back-to-back bangers.

What I love most about Bangkok’s rooftop scene is how varied it is. You’ve got the glam and sophisticated spots, alongside more laid-back bars where you can rock up without worrying about a dress code or a cover charge. Some bars lean into chill jazz and stripped-back acoustic sessions, others bring live DJs and an afrobeats party vibe, so you can easily tailor your evening depending on your mood (or how many margaritas you’ve already had).

I’ve tried my fair share of rooftop bars in Bangkok over multiple trips, and I’m very fortunate to have visited the best of the best. So to save you from wasting time (and money), here’s my roundup of the rooftop bars in Bangkok that are actually worth visiting, whether you’re after a late-night party sesh, a special occasion spot or just a really good cocktail with a view

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This bar doesn’t take reservations, only walk-ins. We arrived at 7.30 pm on a weeknight and only waited 15 minutes in the queue. When we left at 10 pm, the queue was much longer, so I recommend arriving earlier for shorter wait times.

Note: entry is available to anyone aged 20+, and you’ll need to bring a passport with you. There is no entrance fee; however, you are required to pre-purchase a drink token before you get the lift to the rooftop, which can be redeemed at the bar. Cocktails at Tichuca cost around 500 Thai Baht (£11.40/$15.50).

Sky Bar really does live up to the hype. I was genuinely impressed with the service, the drinks, and the overall experience, especially with the live jazz music playing throughout the evening.

It’s definitely the most expensive rooftop bar I visited in Bangkok, with cocktails around 1300 THB (£30), so I’d definitely save a visit to Sky Bar for a special occasion.
If you’re visiting Bangkok for a birthday or anniversary, I’d highly recommend booking dinner at Sirocco, which sits on the same rooftop. I honestly couldn’t fault a thing; the food is exceptional!

This bar is small and intimate, and the perfect spot for a relaxed drink with no dress code or cover charge. Just don’t expect backpacker bar prices here. Expect to pay 290 THB for a Chang Beer and 380 THB for a cocktail. 

Downstairs on the first floor of the hotel, there is also a restaurant serving specialty charcoal grill and Thai classics, with just as amazing views of Wat Arun. You can make a reservation at Eat Sight Story by emailing service@salaarun.com.

The service here is outstanding, with friendly and attentive staff. When you arrive, you’re welcomed with an ice-cold towel on arrival, which is perf for those hot & sticky Bangkok nights. 

I would recommend extending your evening on this rooftop and also making a reservation at Vertigo, where you can enjoy premium grilled meats and seafood on the open-air terrace, one level below Moon Bar.

I was thoroughly impressed by all the talented mixologists at Tulum, who not only made personalised cocktails but did it in style, too! I often caught them juggling liqueur bottles and ingredients high up in the air; each serve was a theatrical performance! I recommend trying the Hibiscus Dusk or Pandan Delight cocktails – ideally both, as they were 10/10!

I would recommend arriving 1 hour before sunset and staying late until the evening to check out the rest of the immersive experiences at Akara Sky Hanuman.

In order to access this rooftop bar, you’ll need to purchase this Hanuman Sky Pass, which includes a complimentary Thai spirit shot and also includes access to the art installation rooms, infinity observation decks and cultural performances that are part of Akara Sky Hanuman. This pass costs £33.95 for sunset or evening arrival time.

Alternatively, you can get a free entry ticket if you arrive after 11 pm. There’s just a minimum spend required of 1000 THB (£22.50), which you can spend on drinks, and this will only give you access to the bar only  – so no access to other areas or performances. However, there will be DJs playing late until the night (last entry 1 am)

The bar snacks are also worth ordering, especially the Thai Wagyu katsu sando, which was mouth-wateringly good. Cocktails are around 450 THB each (£10), and I definitely recommend making a reservation in advance as this is one of the smaller rooftop bars, with limited seating.

I didn’t stay super late until the evening, so I didn’t get the sense if Sanctuary had a big party vibe at all. That being said, they were playing really good tunes during my visit during golden hour, 5–7 pm.

I think it’s the perfect spot for a first date, as you can actually hear the person you’re talking to or for people like me who are in long-term relationships and love a cheeky drink, but also being in my hotel bathrobe before midnight (don’t judge me).

There’s also an indoor air-conditioned restaurant with a live band playing every evening from 8 pm, and this is where I swear I heard the voice of an angel perform one of Adele’s famous ballads. 

I’d actually recommend catching sunset elsewhere in Bangkok and arriving at Lamaya from 8 pm onwards, as most of the magic happens after sundown.

All cocktails cost 420 THB (£9.50) each. I highly recommend ordering the Navajo: a punchy Jack Daniel’s and lychee-flavoured concoction. There’s a minimum spend of 500 THB in the afternoon and 1000 THB in the evenings. Note that people under 20 years old are not permitted after 10.45 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Happy hour starts at 5 pm and continues for three glorious hours until 8 pm, which covers the peak sunset golden hours.  Expect to pay around 350 THB (£8) per cocktail. I recommend their lychee spritz!

You’ll even get complimentary snacks when you order cocktails. My drink came with the usual salted nuts, crisps, PLUS a bowl of fried insects – a local delicacy which admittedly I wasn’t game enough to try… maybe next time!

We did order some of their bar snacks though, and I can confirm the fried chicken bao and pork belly were delish!