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Drinking with Altitude: 11 Best Rooftop Bars in Thonglor - Ekkamai

Published on: Mon 7.Dec 2015 Published in: Nightlife
Say goodbye to the rainy season and welcome winter with our newest series of "Drink with Altitude", introducing you to Bangkok's best rooftop bars. Let's start with one of Bangkok's most popular nightlife areas, Thonglor-Ekkamai. Have a drink and enjoy some fresh breeze on top of Bangkok; these 11 places are worth checking out (list is in no particular order).

#1 KuKKuuK Yakiniku Café
DND Club, Ekkamai Soi 5

KuKKuuK Yakiniku Café is a Japanese vintage style restaurant and bar on top of the trendy nightclub "Do Not Disturb". The restaurant best seller is Shabu, a Japanese dish featuring thinly sliced meat or seafood boiled in water. The venue attracts a mixed crowd of Thais and expats from all ages. The interior design is mostly Japanese with a playful touch in form of hundreds of anime figures spread throughout the venue. For its dining guests, KuKKuuK Yakiniku Café offers separate onsen private areas. The outdoor terrace emphasizes a natural touch with lots of plants and stone bricks covering the walls, giving it a garden like feeling. Click here for more information.

Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday from 18:00 to 01:00
Phone: 094-446-6269
#2 Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar
45th floor, Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit

Dress up and prepare yourself for one of Bangkok’s most picturesque skyline views at Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar. The place attracts both locals and tourists offering them beautiful exterior design and a welcoming atmosphere. Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar occupies three floors on top of Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit. Dine and Chill on the 45th and 46th floor with a fine selection of Thai and international dishes or sip your favourite cocktail while enjoying the 360º view of Bangkok on the building's rooftop (49th floor). Click here for more information.

Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday from 17:00 to 02:00
Phone: 02-797-0140
#3 Roof Hideaway
Muse Pub and Restaurant, Thonglor Soi 10

Roof Hideaway is located on the 3rd and 4th floor of Muse, a well-known nightclub in Thonglor. The restaurant is split into two levels, decorated in a beautiful wooden style. Listen to acoustic music from live bands every night while enjoying their fusion menus such as wonton cheese wraps, sweet fried shrimp with wasabi and various style of spaghetti. The venue currently offers a Chang Classic beer promotion: buy 3 get one free. Click here for more information.

Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday from 18:00 to 02:00
Phone: 087-888-5599
#4 Enchanted Bar
J Avenue, Thonglor Soi 15

Spend your evening after work on the 4th floor of J Avenue in Thonglor at Enchanted Bar. The venue is decorated in a beautiful and modest way. If you like privacy, the air-conditioned area comes with comfy sofas. The outdoor area has some beautiful light instalments giving it a romantic touch. Soak up the cosy and relaxing vibes by listening to their live band playing some easy tunes while you lay back and enjoy a yummy cocktail or shisha. Click here for more information.

Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday from 18:30 to 02:00
Phone: 095-641-6626
#5 Wanderlust Rooftop Bar
5th floor on the building opposite Nihonmura Mall, Thonglor Soi 13

Wanderlust Rooftop Bar is a little bit hard to find but you won’t regret it once you get there. Once you enter the premises you will instantly feel like you have been thrown into a big green garden as the whole place is covered in fake grass (even the tables). Acoustic bands will be playing on Thursday to Saturday from 20:00 to 00:00. If you plan to spend your birthday at Wanderlust you're in for a treat - they currently offer 20% off your bill. From December on, Wanderlust will be selling "Est. 33" craft beer from Singha. Click here for more information.

Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday from 18:00 to 02:00
Phone: 088-696-9445
#6 Bangkok Bar Infinity
8th floor Opus Building, Thonglor Soi 10

Are you looking for a bar with vegetarian dishes? Bangkok Bar Infinity is the place for it! The retro style restaurant and bar has 2 different zones, the indoor area with air condition and the outdoor area which just recently got refurbished presenting itself in a fresh new look. The menu features a wide variety of Thai food and a huge selection of alcoholic beverages. If you’re a Bangkok Bank credit card holder, you can receive 15% off until December 31, 2015. Free Wi-Fi is also available for all guest. Click here for more information.

Opening Hours: Monday– Saturday from 15:00 to 02:00
Phone: 02-713-8581
#7 Myst Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
171, Thonglor Soi 10

Myst Rooftop Bar and Restaurant just relocated to a new and bigger home in Thonglor Soi 10 (Soi Ekkamai 5) near Nunglen, one of the popular nightclubs in the area. Myst is well-known for fascinating cocktails created by molecular gastronomy techniques. Myst mostly plays Hip Hop and sometimes EDM music. They also have live bands playing on Friday and Saturday nights. For a limited time to celebrate the new opening, you can contact their marketing team to get a 15% discount on your bill. Click here for more information.

Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday from 18:00 to 02:00
Phone: 080-770-9800
#8 The Garret Secret Bristo Bar
6th floor MINI Showroom, Ekkamai Soi 7

A daytime family style restaurant, The Garret Secret Bistro Bar can also be romantic at night time. The restaurant offers delicious Italian food such as pizzas, as well as burgers and steaks. Exotic cocktails and a variety of drinks are available at the bar. Currently, there is a 30% discount promotion for lunch from 11:30 to 14:30. If you visit Garret Secret Bistro be sure not to forget your credit card as you'll get a huge discount (20% for Citibank, 10% for all other cards). Click here for more information.

Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday from 11:30 to 14:30 and 18:00 to 23:30
Phone: 02-711-6999, 082-486-5084
#9 Desi Beats
8th floor Opus building, Thonglor Soi 10

A great hangout spot with an Indian touch and a popular shisha bar, Desi Beats, plays joyful Bollywood and up to date music. It is decorated in Indian and Moroccan style. The food menu features Thai and Indian dishes like Butter Chicken and Paneer Tikka Masala. They also offer a good selection of beers, wines, cocktails and whiskeys. Click here for more information.

Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday from 18:00 to 02:00
Phone: 096-317-9962
#10 Eywa, Grease Club
Piman 49, Sukhumvit Soi 49

EYWA is located on the 4th floor of Grease Nightclub and is an ideal place if you want to leave the chaos of Sukhumvit behind you. EYWA is probably one of the most beautiful designed rooftop bars in town. Relax while smoking a shisha or try a dish from their International menu such as Duo-Lamb, Beef Tenderloin or Cheese Platter. The menu offers many types of drinks with good selections of cocktails and wines. If you still have the energy, you can hit the dance floor of LSD club room on the 2nd floor. Click here for more information.

Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday from 18:00 to 02:00
Phone: 02-662-6120, 086-513-6687
#11 Cielo Sky Bar & Restaurant
46th Floor Sky Walk Condominium, Sukhumvit Soi 69

Cielo Sky Bar & Restaurant is an ideal place to chill out with your friends after a hard day at work or on a special occasion. Cielo has a beautiful 360º view of Bangkok and is a great place to enjoy the sunset. The restaurant offers Thai and Italian cuisine such as Roasted duck leg, rosemary hoisin glaze, Pan seared snow fish, Seared Tuna Sesame Crust and many more. Be sure to try their signature drink, a beautiful crafted Mojito with fresh Thai herbs. Click here for more information.

Opening Hours: Sunday – Sunday from 17:00 to 00:00
Phone: 02-348-9100, 081-916-4270
We hope you will have a great time with your friends at one of these places. We’ll be back with more rooftops in other areas around Bangkok.

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Bangkok's new wave of rooftop bars won't break the bank. Here's how they compare.
The days when Bangkok’s rooftop bars could get away with selling their cocktails at B700 are over. This is what drinks will cost you at some of the latest names in town.

BY CHOLTANUTKUN TUN-ATIRUJ | MAR 28, 2017

Bangkok's new wave of rooftop bars won't break the bank. Here's how they compare. Brewski

Sky on 20 BK PICK!

The view: Located 26 floors above Sukhumvit Soi 20, the bar has an amazing outlook of Sirikit Lake and Benjasiri Park, though you don’t get 360-degree views.

The value: Cocktails start at B250 and go up to B400 for Champagne-based drinks. The wine menu is also pretty affordable, starting at B300/glass or B1,500/bottle for something South African called Maison de G (which doesn’t seem to exist outside of Bangkok). Whiskey will hit you for the same as any regular club at B200/glass and B2,000/bottle for Johnnie Walker Red Label. Craft beer and cider are also available, starting at B200 for half a pint of La Chouffe Soleil.

Verdict: For this price and the view, cocktails are not bad and the food (get the parma ham pizza, B430) is also tasty. A friendly atmosphere and plentiful couches make it one of our favorites.

26/F, Novotel Bangkok Hotel, 19/9 Sukhumvit Soi 20, 02-009-4999. Open daily 5pm-2am


Brewski

The view: Located in the soi opposite Novotel Hotel, this craft beer bar has fewer tall buildings obstructing its view.

The value: Beers come in 100ml for tasting, 250ml (half pint) and 470ml (full pint). Our favorite is Belgium’s La Chouffe, an unfiltered blond beer which despite the 8-percent ABV tastes smooth, easy to drink and fruity. It also costs B280/pint, B100/100ml—the kind of prices you’ll find at your favorite windowless British-pub-of-choice. Hotel Thai drinking fodder ranges from sai krok Isaan (B120) to larb moo tord (B170), while the Brewski burger (B490) is made with Australian wagyu beef.

Verdict: Prices are very competitive for this level of beer, but the fact that Sky on 20 serves more drinks (and its food tastes better) makes Brewski the runner-up.

30/F, Radisson Blu Plaza, 486 Sukhumvit Soi 27, 02-302-3333. Open daily 5pm-1am


Vanilla Sky

The view: Located on the 36th floor of Compass Skyview Hotel, the bar gets you an amazing view of Phrom Phong without any tall buildings in the way. It also spans a full 360 degrees. Wooden furniture upholstered in vibrant prints, a sprinkling of palm trees, and a massive marble bar backlit with colored LED lights, give this spot a distinctly “sky bar” vibe.

The value: Unique G&T flavors are the specialty here, all priced at B320. Our favorite, called the Honey Spice, sees dried chili-infused gin mixed with homemade honey-and-rosemary-infused syrup and tonic water, garnished with dried chili. Other signature cocktails are priced at B350. They don’t serve food.

Verdict: Amazing views and cocktails at regular prices make this solid choice. But you have a long walk up from the 35th floor—and no toilets once you get up there.

35/F, Compass SkyView Hotel 12, Sukhumvit Soi 24, 02-011-1111. Open daily 5pm-2am


Cru Champagne

The view: One of Bangkok’s highest sky bars, located on the 59th floor helicopter landing pad of a five-star hotel, it sure does offer the best view we’ve seen in Bangkok. It’s so high that no building is blocking it any direction.

The value: Signature cocktails are fruity and start at B488 (they’re also better for Instagramming than for drinking). Champagne is the real star here, with prices starting at B799 for a glass of G.H. Mumm N.1 Pink Edition (exclusively to Cru) and B899 for G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge. The cheapest bottle is Bruno Paillard Brut Premiere Cuvee at B4,900. Food is down-to-earth and good for sharing. The kurobuta pork belly steamed buns with Korean chili paste costs B285, while sweet potato fries with sweet chili dipping sauce are B295.

Verdict: If you’re in the mood for something fancy, this one really does feel special. Those Champagne prices also undercut many of the old-school rooftop heavyweights in Silom/Sathorn.

59/F, Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, 999/99 Rama 1 Rd., 02-100-1234. Open daily 5pm-1am


Bangkok Heightz

The view: You get clear, 180-degree views of Asoke-Ratchada Road, high above the perpetual traffic jam. The Chao Phraya River is just within sight too. Unlike most rooftop bars, it’s also under cover.

The value: Signature cocktails use local ingredients and spirits. For example, the Cha Yen (Thai sweet tea) features three Thai whiskies—Sangsom, Mekhong and Regency—as well as Bailey’s. The result costs a not-too-bad B320 (don’t forget there are four different types of booze in there) and tastes just like Thai sweet tea with a strong kick of liquor. Food takes inspiration from Thai street food, though we don’t really see it ourselves. Lobster gaeng panang for B1,400 and Australian lamb shack massaman at B690 are also definitely not street prices.

Verdict: The place is a bit small, the ceiling low and the vibe way too dark. But there are some good cocktails at a fair price to be had. Our tip: abuse the hotel’s B999 all-you-can-eat-and-drink deal at Medinii then head up here for a couple after.

39/F, The Continent Hotel, 413 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-867-7000. Open daily 6pm-1am


Attitude

The view: This restaurant-slash-bar is located on the 26th floor overlooking the Chao Phraya River from the rooftop of Thonburi’s new Avani Hotel. It also comes with a swimming pool to maximize the view of the river and city scape.

The value: Like most of these new-gen rooftop spots, Attitude pitches its cocktails in the mid-B300s. Our must-try is the Bora Bora Paradise Island (B380), which features Absolut pear vodka, curacao, Joseph Cartron banana liqueur, apple juice and coconut ice cream. If you are a wine lover they also have almost 100 labels on offer, priced starting at B360 by the glass. The sharing- and booze-friendly tapas dishes feature stuff like lamb shoulder lollipops (B340).

Verdict: The stunning view alone is worth the visit. Add in a nice vibe and some not-half-bad food and drink, and you’ve got a real reason to cross the river.

26/F, Avani Riverside, 257 Charoen Nakorn Rd., 02-431-9100. Open daily 5:30pm-1am



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BANGKOK BEST ROOFTOP BARS JANUARY 3, 2017


BANGKOK BEST ROOFTOP BARS


Bangkok rooftop bars just keep getting better and no other city in the world can pretend to have more than we do here. At this time we count more than 20 ‘real’ rooftop bars and restaurants and a good dozen of alternate ones. By real rooftop we mean built at the top of a building with mostly open sky above, not a terrace with a view. Why this craze for Bangkok rooftops bars: The fascination people have for high places and their amazing views, and the photos they can post on Facebook, A great weather condition most of the year that allows to run all year round, (probably why there are not as many rooftops in Kuala Lumpur, seems to rain a lot at sunset time) Rooftop bars can be great money makers for a space the hotel owns anyway! Few seats, a bar and a sound system and here you go, 350 baht for a Singha please (plus 7% tax and 10% service charge) and we all are happy to pay. Wherever you are in Bangkok, there is always a rooftop near you! (We know this list is not complete but we are growing it fast!)

1 VERTIGO AT BANYAN TREE (MOON BAR)

Vertigo Rooftop Bar and Moon Bar at Banyan Tree Bangkok are among the best in Bangkok, just after the Sky Bar at Lebua State Tower and the 360 Bar at the Millennium Hilton. Both Moon Bar and Vertigo are on the 61st floor of the famous Banyan Tree Hotel on Sathorn Road, a tall and skinny looking building. Read more

2 PARK SOCIETY AT SO SOFITEL

When Park Society rooftop bar and restaurant at So Sofitel Bangkok opened, we thought this was just another luxury hotel, so how great can it be? Sathorn Road is nice and even posh, but it mostly looks like a large avenue lined with tall and shiny skyscrapers and a growing collection of luxury hotels (think Banyan Tree, Sukhothai Hotel, W Hotel and the likes). Read more

3 CRU AT CENTARA GRAND CRU

Rooftop Bar is the latest and maybe the most exclusive rooftop in Bangkok right now (pronounce it ‘cru’, not C.R.U. meaning a vineyard of recognized quality in France) a vineyard or group of vineyards, especially one of recognized quality.). The location is well-known since it is just 3 floors above Red Sky Bar on 55th Floor of Centralworld. CRU Rooftop wants to be for the Hi-So and Bangkok Elite people, serving mostly Champagne and selected grand crus (got the name now?). The 360˙ view from up there is simply superb. Note that CRU is not part of Red Sky and there is a cover charge to go up there (apparently a lot of people tried). Read more

4 OCTAVE ROOFTOP LOUNGE AT MARRIOTT 57

Octave rooftop bar is one of the most impressive in Bangkok by size. Built on 3 floors at the top of the Marriott Executive Apartments on Sukhumvit 57, Octave offers a full 360 view of the capital with a great perspective on the entire BTS track and the usual traffic jams of Sukhumvit road. Fortunately it is also very easy to reach by BTS. Read more


5 ATTITUDE ROOFTOP AT AVANI HOTEL

Attitude rooftop bar is the latest opening in Bangkok, and we all know it won’t be the last, but Attitude is worth a special mention. What makes Attitude at Avani Hotel interesting is the location on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya river, the side that most people only visit when they go to Wat Arun. It might be the reason this rooftop can afford to be so vast and Attitude took full advantage of so much space. The place is well designed with a bar area next to a very cool open lounge. Further you will even find a massive infinity pool but it’s probably reserved to the hotel guests. Read more


6 THREESIXTY AT MILLENNIUM HILTON

ThreeSixty Rooftop Bar at Millennium Hilton is a superb but rather under appreciated rooftop bar. This might be because seen for far, the bar seems to be inside an indoor panoramic cupola. This indoor bar has indeed fantastic views as it seems to hang high above the busy Chao Phraya river, but it would not qualify as rooftop if that was all. Read more

7 CHAR ROOFTOP BAR AT INDIGO HOTEL

Char Rooftop is a small but wonderful little bar perched 27 floors above the tree-lined wireless road and the huge garden of the American ambassador residence. The surrounding is pretty unique with lots of trees and green areas at the front and the modern and ever-growing city skyline beyond it. Read more

8 SKY BAR AT STATE TOWER

Sky Bar at Lebua Hotel on top of the State Tower is without a doubt the most famous rooftop bar in Bangkok. It was already famous since its opening for its good location close to the river, its height and mostly for that iconic golden dome. But after being featured in the Hangover II, it suddenly became a must on every traveller’s list. Now is it my favourite bar? Not quite. While the views are great, there are way too many people up there to enjoy it. Wherever you stand, you are in somebody’s way. Read more


9 CIELO ROOFTOP BAR

Cielo Rooftop Bar is another fantastic high spot at the intersection of Rama IV and Sukhumvit road in Bangkok. The view from the 46th floor of the Luk Condominium is surprising considering that the building is more on the outskirt of town than the other famous rooftop but this is compensated by the height and the beautiful 180˙ panorama and the prices which are more affordable than Sky Bar, Sofitel So and Banyan Tree Vertigo. Read more


10 VANILLA SKY ROOFTOP BAR

Vanilla Sky is minimalist in design but with a real 360 view, it is quite a nice place to hang after work. There is no riverside nearby to admire but the Benjasiri Park is just below to add a touch of green, and plenty of skyline to play the game of ‘Recognize that building over there?’ The location at a short walking distance from Phrom Phong BTS station makes it an attractive place to go after work. Read more

11 SKY ON 20 AT NOVOTEL SUKHUMVIT

Sky on 20 Rooftop Bar is the latest addition on the Bangkok rooftop scene but at the speed they are popping up this statement will be outdated in a matter of weeks. Built on the 26th floor of the Novotel on Sukhumvit 20 so you can guess that the name wasn’t chosen from the floor. Sky on 20 Rooftop Bar is not a top of the list since view is so limited for Bangkok but it’s well designed with a good atmosphere if you stay in this part of Sukhumvit. Read more


12 BREWSKI ROOFTOP BAR AT RADISSON BLU BANGKOK

Brewski Rooftop Bar is perched on the 22nd floor of the Radisson Blu on Sukhumvit and while it is not the highest one in town or doesn’t have the striking views other Bangkok rooftops have, it claims to be the highest Craft Beer bar in Bangkok. The place has a cool atmosphere and appears to be hugely popular. Brewski Rooftop Bar is the next rooftop in town in the ever-growing collection, it seems to attract a pretty good crowd. The bar can accommodate a good 90 guests and indeed, it’s busy with hotel guests and outside customers constantly coming in and out and not everyone gets to sit. Read more


13 SPEAKEASY AT MUSE HOTEL LANGSUAN

Speakeasy Rooftop Bar at Hotel Muse on Langsuan street is not your usual rooftop bar: like the entire hotel, Speakeasy displays a convoluted Art-Deco design to create a fancy atmosphere. And it’s a partial success. The lobby of the Speakeasy is nicely crafted but rather dark, like the rest of the hotel. The staff is politely welcoming but rather strict on the sitting as it can get busy. Read more

OTHER ROOFTOPS COMING SOON:

ABOVE ELEVEN

BAR 342

BAR 9 AT NOVOTEL PLATINUM

THE ROOF @ 38TH BAR AT MODE SATHORN HOTEL

Read more at: https://www.bangkokundercover.com/bangk ... ftop-bars/