Best Rooftop Bars in Bangkok

The best rooftop bars in Bangkok are celebrated for their signature cocktails, robust wine lists, ice-cold craft beers, and stunning skyline views. Our guide below showcases our absolute favourite drinking spots in Thailand’s bustling capital (it was very hard to pick as there were many to choose from).

Lounge about with loved ones on super-comfy furniture, toast the orange-pink sunset with a Mango Lemongrass Cooler, and dance into the early hours to DJ-spun tunes. Come dressed to impress and with an empty belly—many venues serve delectable small plates, as well as gourmet meals.

What are the best rooftop bars in Bangkok?

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1. Above Eleven

Sukhumvit - 32nd Floor

Good for: Food, Luxury, Photo

Above Eleven is a chilled-out rooftop bar, inspired by sky-high lounges near New York’s Central Park (with similar views to match). It’s set across a duo of floors, 32 storeys above Bangkok’s premier party street, Sukhumvit Soi 11. It’s a perfect place for a sunset cocktail and you can delight your senses with the bar’s Peruvian-Japanese fusion dishes.

A 10-minute walk from the BTS at Nana, Above Eleven Bar and Restaurant is on the rooftop of Fraser Suites and can be accessed via the entrance at the back of this serviced apartment complex. Read more

Location: Fraser Suites, 38/8 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Open: Daily from 5 pm to 2 am

Phone: +66 2 038 5111

2. CRU Champagne Bar

Siam - 59th Floor

Good for: Luxury, Nightlife, Photo

CRU Champagne Bar is one of the highest and fanciest rooftop bars in Bangkok. It serves exclusive labels of G.H. Mumm Champagne, features a snack menu of international delicacies, and entrances with its 360-degree views.

Located above Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Cru Bangkok takes pride of place on the 59th floor (and quite literally the rooftop) of the hotel. It boasts a more intimate and sophisticated feel than Red Sky below, with its own private lift and a chic, white-on-white design. There’s a large circular bar in the center and a huge illuminated arch that changes colors throughout the night, delivering photos with nice contrasts. Read more

Location: Centara Grand at CentralWorld, 999/99 Rama 1 road, Phatumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Open: Daily from 5 pm to 1 am

Phone: +66 2 100 6255

3. Red Sky at CentralWorld

Siam - 55th Floor

Good for: Food, Nightlife, Shoppers

While Red Sky doesn’t offer a striking riverside view, it does delivers a pretty impressive 360-degree panorama from the 55th floor of one of the most well-known skyscrapers in town.

When you visit Bangkok, chances are you’ll end up shopping in the Siam area, where the largest and most trendy shopping malls are located, including Siam Paragon, MBK, and CentralWorld. As it’s on top of the latter, Red Sky is a great place to round off a day of retail therapy. Enjoy a menu of Western dishes and epic views of the city skyline. Read more

Location: Centara Grand at CentralWorld, 999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Open: Daily from 5 pm to 1 am

Phone: +66 2 100 6255

4. Cielo Skybar & Restaurant

Sukhumvit - 46th Floor

Good for: Food, Luxury, Nightlife

Cielo Sky Bar & Restaurant hits all the right notes with its spectacular city views, affordable prices, and plenty of front-row seats to Bangkok’s orange-pink sunsets. Though it has an out-of-the-way location and an uninspiring entrance via an apartment building, it’s totally worth the trip just to see the 46th floor vistas.

Reserve a table to enjoy refined dishes like mussels picante, pan seared foie gras, and Wagyu beef spaghetti. The beverages are top-notch, especially the cocktails. Try the signature Supernova and the (Not So) Milky Way. Read more

Location: Cielo Sky Bar & Restaurant, 46th Floor, Sky Walk Residences, W District, 500 Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Open: Daily from 5.30 pm to 1 am

Phone: +66 81 916 4270

5. Blue Sky Rooftop Restaurant & Bar at Centara Grand

Chatuchak - 24th Floor

Good for: Food, Luxury, Nightlife

Blue Sky is a luxurious rooftop bar that stands out from the crowd in terms of its location and view. Set on the 24th floor of the Centara Grand Hotel, BlueSky offers a lofty vantage point over the districts of Chatuchak and Ladprao. From here, you can see the entirety of downtown Bangkok in one frame.

The cocktail list highlights both classic and signature creations. There’s also a restaurant serving French-inspired contemporary cuisine. Try the golden lobster thermidore, succulent Australian beef, and creamy souffle cheesecake.

Location: 1695 Phahon Yothin Rd, Centara Grand at Central plaza Ladprao, Bangkok 10900, Thailand

Open: Daily from 6 pm to 1 am

Phone: +66 2 541 1234

6. Eagle Nest Bar

Riverside - 5th Floor

Good for: Food, Nightlife, Photo

Casting spectacular views over Wat Arun temple and the Chao Phraya River, Eagle Nest Bar is a hidden Bangkok treasure that’s nestled down a sleepy side street in the city’s old Rattanakosin district. Head 5 floors up to the top of the Sala Arun boutique hotel and take a seat on the al fresco deck for handcrafted cocktails.

By day, Eagle Nest delivers a picturesque city outlook, but the venue really comes to life after sundown when the spires of Wat Arun (the Buddhist Temple of Dawn) illuminate in gold against the ink-black sky. If you fancy a bite, head downstairs to the Bitter Deck restaurant where you can savor aromatic Thai classics like papaya salad with grilled white tiger prawns and yellow curry with soft shell crab.

Location: 47-49 Tha Tian Aly, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailandailand

Open: Monday–Thursday from 4 pm to 11 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 4 pm to midnight

Phone: +66 2 622 2932

7. Scarlett Wine Bar and Restaurant

Silom - 37th Floor

Good for: Food, Nightlife, Photo

Scarlett Wine Bar and Restaurant on the 37th floor of the Pullman Hotel Silom serves up impeccable cuisine and breathtaking views of Bangkok’s sea of skyscrapers. From the moment you enter the vast dining room, you’re instantly immersed in its warm atmosphere, and the tension of the outside world fades away.

Occupying almost an entire floor, the restaurant is cleverly designed to create islands of lights, making the place cozy without the need for walls or partitions. Order dry-aged steaks and tapas -style bites before photographing the skyline from the floor to ceilings windows.

Location: 188 Silom Rd, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Open: Monday–Friday from 5 pm to 11.30 pm, Saturday Sunday from 4 pm to 11.30 pm

Phone: +66 96 860 7990

8. Tichuca Rooftop Bar

Teeter above the city

Good for: Nightlife, Photo, Unusual

Tichuca Rooftop Bar is a jungle-themed beauty that boast’s one of Bangkok’s most impressive vantage points, 46 floors above street level. Take in a 360-degree vista of the capital below from an extensive deck that’s furnished with rustic stools, lava-flow benches, and comfy rattan sofas.

The focal point of Tichuca is a giant LED tree that lights up in rainbow hues like something out of Avatar. As the DJ drops the latest beats, order a round of tiki-style cocktails including the June in Peru and the Vietnamese Guava.

Location: T-One, Building 8, 46th Floor, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Open: Tuesday—Sunday from 5 pm to 1.30 am, Monday from 5 pm to 1 am

Phone: +66 65 878 5562

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