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.
Bars
Expand all1. The Office Bar - Beers and sport
Show moreAustralian-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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Sukhumvit Soi 33, Bangkok 10110
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 662 1936
2. The Bull's Head - Old-fashioned British pub
Show moreThe 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Sukhumvit Soi 33/1, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 259 4444
3. Bacchus - Trendy wine-tasting
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
20/6-7 Ruam Rudee, Ploenchit, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 650 8986
4. The Bamboo Bar - Colonial chic and cocktails
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Mandarin Oriental, 48 Oriental Ave, Bangkok 10500
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 659 9000
5. Vertigo - Drinks on floor 61
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Banyan Tree, 21/100 South Sathon Rd, Bangkok 10120
Telephone
+66 (0) 2679 1200
Clubs
Expand all6. Q Bar - Dance with celebrities
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
34, Soi 11, off Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
Telephone
+66 (0) 2252 3274
7. The Club - Popular party spot
Show moreSet 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
123, Khaosan Road, Bangkok 10200
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 629 1010
8. Bed Supper Club - All-white clubbing landmark
Show moreThe 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
26 Soi Sukhumvit 11, Klongtoey-nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Telephone
+66 (0) 2651 3537
9. Concept CM2 - DJs and live sport
Show moreTop 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Novotel Hotel, Siam Square, Soi 6, Bangkok 10330
Telephone
+66 (0) 2209 8888
10. Club Culture - Music for the masses
Show moreLocated 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Sri Ayudthaya Road, Bangkok 10400
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 653 7216
Entertainment
Expand all11. Calypso Cabaret - Razzle dazzle showcase
Show moreAt 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Asia Hotel, 296 Phayathai Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 653 3960 2
12. Joe Louis Theatre - Traditional Thai puppetry
Show more 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 theatreShow this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1875 Rama IV Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 252 9683-4
13. Saxophone Pub - Local jazz and blues
Show moreFull 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3/8, Phayathai Rd, Victory Monument, Bangkok 10400
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 246 5472
14. Sala Rim Naam - Thai dancing over dinner
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
48, Oriental Avenue, Bangkok 10500
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 437 6211
15. Siam Niramit - Extravaganza of Thai performance
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
19 Tiamruammit Road, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320
Telephone
+66 (0) 2 649 9222
