Nightlife in Bangkok
Bangkok is world-renowned for its bars, many of which can be found around Sukhumvit and Silom. The curious head for the exotic bars of Patpong. Late-nights can be had at sophisticated clubs like the Q Bar in Sukhumvit. Beautiful Thai dances and storytelling are on show at Siam Niramit, while Lady Boys provide the entertainment at Calypso Cabaret. Most bars and clubs close at around 2am.
The Office Bar
Beers and sport
Australian-run, this bar displays live sports coverage from the UK and
Australia on huge projector screens. The Office Bar off Sukhumvit is a fun,
buzzing place for a beer, where friends meet for an easy night out.
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Address
Sukhumvit Soi 33, Bangkok 10110
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 662 1936
The Bull's Head
Old-fashioned British pub
The Bull's Head, off Sukhumvit, feels like a traditional British pub. A juke
box pumps out old favourite songs in the wood-panelled bar and there are
regular quiz nights, discos, fundraisers and a bi-monthly comedy club.
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Address
Sukhumvit Soi 33/1, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 259 4444
Bacchus
Trendy wine-tasting
Connoisseurs and the uninitiated sample the array of wines on offer in this
sophisticated bar. Bacchus, in Pathumwan, has an impressive wine cellar. The
first-floor bar's curvy designer chairs and dark nooks have made this a
smart set hangout.
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Address
20/6-7 Ruam Rudee, Ploenchit, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 650 8986
The Bamboo Bar
Colonial chic and cocktails
The Bamboo Bar at the legendary Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bangrak is a great
spot for cocktails. Decorated in a discreet colonial style with animal
fabrics and jungle palms, fashionable guests sip cooling drinks to the
strains of live jazz.
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Address
Mandarin Oriental, 48 Oriental Ave, Bangkok 10500
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 659 9000
Vertigo
Drinks on floor 61
Way above Bangkok's busy streets, Vertigo is a popular place for quiet al
fresco drinks beneath the stars for couples or small groups of friends. Its
narrow 61st-floor location gives great views but can mean it shuts in bad
weather.
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Address
Banyan Tree, 21/100 South Sathon Rd, Bangkok 10120
Telephone
+66 (0) 2679 1200
Q Bar
Dance with celebrities
Q Bar's upmarket, stylish vibe attracts an international celebrity crowd.
Colin Farrell is rumoured to have been a regular. Music veers from chillout
to full-on dance, while the decor is invitingly dark with red walls and
black leather seating.
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Address
34, Soi 11, off Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
Telephone
+66 (0) 2252 3274
The Club
Popular party spot
Set on Khao San Road, The Club has proven popular with both tourists and
locals since its 2007 opening. Featuring an Ibizan-style dance music and
regular appearances by big-name local and international DJs, it's one of the
area's most reliable party venues.
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Address
123, Khaosan Road, Bangkok 10200
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 629 1010
Bed Supper Club
All-white clubbing landmark
The futuristic white, cylinder-shaped Bed Supper Club, off Sukhumvit, is a
Bangkok landmark. Guests dance to a light and sound system with DJs like
Joey Negro playing house and hip-hop. Sunday nights are gay-themed Think
Pink nights.
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Address
26 Soi Sukhumvit 11, Klongtoey-nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Telephone
+66 (0) 2651 3537
Concept CM2
DJs and live sport
Top DJs playing house and hip-hop and live bands draw clubbers to this huge
basement disco and bar complex in a basement on Siam Square. The latest
addition to Concept CM2 is B@S, an interactive bar with live sports.
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Address
Novotel Hotel, Siam Square, Soi 6, Bangkok 10330
Telephone
+66 (0) 2209 8888
Club Culture
Music for the masses
Located in Ratchathewi, Club Culture's parties can often attract up to 1,000
ardent clubbers and are designed to appeal to the masses. Music policies
change on a nightly basis, but an enthusiastic, youthful crowd ensures
there's always a great atmosphere.
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Address
Sri Ayudthaya Road, Bangkok 10400
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 653 7216
Calypso Cabaret
Razzle dazzle showcase
At two nightly showings, some of Bangkok's famed ladyboys appear at the
long-running Calypso Cabaret in Ratchathewi. The spectacle of song and
dance, with eye-popping costumes, is packed with curious visitors and groups
on nights out. Booking is advised.
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Address
Asia Hotel, 296 Phayathai Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 653 3960 2
Joe Louis Theatre
Traditional Thai puppetry
The puppeteers in the Joe Louis Theatre in the Suan Lum Night Bazaar,
skillfully work hand-crafted puppets. Dressed in elaborate costumes, they
recreate traditional Thai stories. Visitors can also see beautiful displays
of intricately detailed puppets while visiting the theatre
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Address
1875 Rama IV Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 252 9683-4
Saxophone Pub
Local jazz and blues
Full of dark nooks, the Saxophone Pub in Phayathai showcases local jazz and
blues talent. It's a fixture on the Bangkok music scene. The walls are
decorated with guitars and cymbals, and music-lovers gather to sip cocktails
and get down.
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Address
3/8, Phayathai Rd, Victory Monument, Bangkok 10400
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 246 5472
Sala Rim Naam
Thai dancing over dinner
The Sala Rim Naam is housed in a richly decorated Thai pavilion, with ornate
gold ceiling. Set in Thonburi, on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, it is
the setting for classical Thai dancing, performed during dinner.
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Address
48, Oriental Avenue, Bangkok 10500
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 437 6211
Siam Niramit
Extravaganza of Thai performance
Visitors book in advance for the Siam Niramit show in Huaykwang. The vast,
colourful sets and 150 beautifully costumed performers showcase Thai culture
using storytelling, song and dance. Dragons, smoke and flying characters
lend fairytale enchantment.
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Address
19 Tiamruammit Road, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 649 9222
