PUBS

Cheap Charlies
Just as the name says, it’s a cheap place to get drinks, with beers and mixed drinks at just Bt60 a piece.  Also a favorite meet-up spot for expats and those looking to gear up for a night-out on Suk 11.
Sukhumvit Soi 11
BTS: Nana station
Open daily: 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Diplomat Bar
This elegant club is a favorite watering hole of tycoons and rich Thais.  Live jazz singer every night except Sunday.
Conrad Bangkok,  87 Witthayu Rd
BTS: Ploenchit Station
Tel: 02 690-9999
Open daily: Sun-Thu 10 a.m.-1 a.m.
Fri-Sat 2 a.m.

Face Bar
Exotic and expensive cocktails. Posh surroundings. A great place to go for entertaining guests from out of town.
29 Sukhumvit Soi 38
BTS: Thonglor Station
Tel: 02 713-6048/9
Open daily: 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
www.facebar.com

Indus Bar
71 Soi 26, Sukhumvit Road
Tel. 02 258-4900, 01 889-0186
Open daily: 6 p.m. - midnight.
This “Buddha Bar” inspired picturesque lounge overlooks a beautiful garden with alfresco seating.  Sip on one of their signature cocktails, try their delicious Arabic and Indian bites, and don’t miss the Moroccan tropical fruit hookas. Indus Bar also has an extensive wine and cigar list, making it a great place to unwind with clients or friends after a long day.
www.indusbangkok.com

Koi Restaurant & Lounge
Bangkok branch of the hip bar made famous by the TV Show Entourage. Sip drinks with models and Bangkok’s elite.
26 Sukhumvit 20 Rd
Tel: 02 258-1590
BTS: Asoke Station
Open daily: 4 p.m. – midnight, Tue - Sun
www.koirestaurant.com

My Bar
Minimalist lounge-style bar at Dusit Thani Hotel. Great whiskey selection and hand rolled cigars make this the ultimate guys bar.
The Dusit Thani, 946 Rama 4 Rd
BTS: Saladaeng Station
Tel: 02 200-9000, ext. 2999
Live music: 5p.m. – 12: 15 a.m., Mon-Thu; till 12:45 a.m. on weekends
www.dusit.com

Nest Bar
Chic rooftop lounge perfect for a pre-party or post-party. Newly finished retractable roof ensures the party continues open air even during rainy season.
Rooftop/F, Le Fenix Hotel, 33/33
Sukhumvit Soi 11
BTS: Nana Station
Phone: 02 255-0638
www.nestbangkok.com

Park Bridge
One of the only redeeming spots in sordid Patpong Soi 2, located on the third floor.  It features clear glass windows, which give a panoramic view of the street below. The new late-night party spot to keep things going until 5 a.m.!
3/F Patpong Soi 2, Silom Road
BTS: Saladaeng Station
Phone: 02 236-5006
www.theparkbridge.com

Sky Bar
State Tower 1055, Silom Road, Bangrak
BTS: Saphan Thaksin Station
Phone: 02 624-9555
www.thedomebkk.com

Sky Lounge
Radisson Hotel Bangkok
Rama 9 Road
Tel: 02 641-4777, 02 641-4888
Open daily: 6 p.m- 1 a.m
www.radisson.com/bangkokth

CLUBS

808
RCA’s last bastion of dance music amid a desert of mainstream hip-hop boasts great sound system, and regular guest appearances from obscure and famous international DJ’s. All-you-can-drink Friday night promotion.
Block C, RCA, Bangkok 10310
MRT: Thailand Cultural Center
Open daily: 8:30 p.m. - 2 a.m.
www.808bangkok.com

BarSu
Visually dramatic club popular for the over-30 crowd, with food by Michelin-star chef Yves Mattagne.
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
250 Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok
BTS: Asoke Station
Tel: 02 649-8358
Open daily: 6 p.m.-1 a.m.

Bed Supperclub
The only club in Bangkok virtually guaranteed to be packed every night of the week. Luxurious dining on white couches on one side, hot tracks on the other. Top international DJ’s on special nights.
26 Sukhumvit Soi 11
BTS: Nana Station
Tel: 02 651-3537
Cover charge: Bt400-Bt500 w/2 drinks
www.bedsupperclub.com

Club Culture
Top DJ’s on special nights. But the club, a converted old theater, is a bit out of the way and crowds can be low on regular nights of the week.
Sri Ayutthaya Road, Phayathai
BTS: Phaya Thai Station
Tel: 02 653-7216
www.club-culture-bkk.com

Concept CM2
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square
Siam Square Soi 6
BTS: Siam Square Station
Tel: 02 209-8888
Open daily: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Gazebo
Lush Arabesque decoration on open-air lounge. Shisha and live music on one side and a club with excellent VIP area on the other. A Bangkok light night staple going till 5 a.m. on most weekends.
Sukhumvit Soi 1
BTS: Nana Station
Tel: 02 655-2471
Open daily: 6 p.m. – late

Jet
Formerly between Thonglor and Ekkamai, and now located on Ekkamai, the new location Jet is the flavor of the month for hi-so Thais and university students looking to stand around tables drinking bottles of Black Label.
Ekkamai Soi 26
BTS: Ekkamai Station
Tel: 02 711-4419
Open daily: 11 a.m. –11 p.m.

Muse
159/8 Thonglor Soi 10
Sukhumvit Road
BTS: Ekkamai Station
Tel: 02 715-0998

Q Bar
Once notorious for crowds but has started to turn around its image and continues to bring in top flight DJ’s and after parties.
34 Sukhumvit Soi 11
BTS: Nana Station
Tel: 02 252-3274
Open daily: 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Cover charge: Bt400-Bt600 w/2 drinks
www.qbarbangkok.com

Route 66
Sprawling complex of bars packed with Bangkok’s university students and 20 something Thais. Most of the club is mainstream hip-hop, with a small techno dance floor near the bathrooms. Not for the old or those with sensitive ears.
RCA Block C, Rama 9
Tel: 081-440-9066
MRT: Petchaburi Station
Open daily: 8:30 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Spasso
An Italian restaurant by day; nightclub -- with live band -- by night. A favorite of older expats, tourists, and others who like a more mature night-out.
Grand Hyatt Erawan, 494 Rajdamri Rd
BTS: Rajdamri Station
Tel: 02 254-1234
Open daily: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Tapas
One of Bangkok’s oldest clubs and it has lasted for a reason. Multi-storied club with different DJ’s playing on each floor, complete with live drummers. Rooftop area available for intimate gatherings.
114/17-18 Silom Soi 4
BTS: Saladaeng Station
Tel: 02 632-7883, 02 234-4737
Open daily: 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
www.tapasroom.net

Twisted Republic
Bangkok’s most technologically advanced club. Interactive bar and tables and a cutting edge light and sound system delight the eyes and ears.
Sukhumvit Soi 11
BTS: Nana Station
Tel: 081 723-7821
www.twistedrepublic.com

LIVE JAZZ

Bamboo Bar
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
48 Oriental Ave
Tel: 02 659-9000
Open daily: Sun–Thu, 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
Fri–Sat, 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Brown Sugar
Jazz club without pretenses. Rocking sets that are actually danceable from the house band make this jazz club hipper with the younger crowd.
231/20 Soi Sarasin
BTS: Rajdamri Station
Tel: 02 250-0103
Live music daily

Living Room
The Living Room is the open space  jazz lounge on the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit’s level 1. Tasteful decor, a sweeping bar, and large selection of fine whiskies, cocktails, cognacs and Cubans make this a jazz club for the highbrow scene.  Sunday  “Jazzy Brunch” from 11a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
250 Sukhumvit Rd
BTS: Asoke Station
Tel: 02 649 8641
Live music daily

Niu’s on Silom
661, Silom Rd., Baan Silom
BTS: Saladaeng Station
Tel: 02-266-5333/4
Open daily: 9 p.m- late

Saxophone Pub & Restaurant
Bangkok’s hottest and most popular jazz club for years. Three sets a night, great food, and some of the freshest jazz talent Thailand has to offer. Come hang with Thailand’s artist scene.
3/8 Victory Monument,
Phayathai Road. Bangkok 10400
BTS: Victory Monument Station
Tel: 02 246-5472
Open daily: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
www.saxophonepub.com

Tokyo Joe’s
Not so much a jazz club as blues bar. Newly relocated to Sukhumvit 26, this blues bar features jamming sets and good food throughout the week. Also quite popular with the Japanese crowd
25/9 Sukhumvit Soi 26 (opposite Tara Hotel)
Tel: 02 661-0359
Open daily: 6 p.m.–1 a.m.
www.tokyojoesbkk.com

PUBS

Barbican, The
Soi Thaniya, Silom Road
BTS: Saladaeng Station; MRT: Silom Station
Tel: 02 234-3590
Open daily: 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m.
www.greatbritishpub.com/barbican/index.asp

Bull’s Head Pub
Famous for regular comedy nights. Not as much a sport’s pub, but more a place for expats to meet after work for a quick round. Good food and great service.
Sukhumvit Soi 33
BTS: Phrom Phong Station
Tel: 02 259-4444
Open daily: 11 p.m.–1 a.m.

Dubliner
Regular quiz nights and performances by the irreverent Lee Shamrock. Some of the best pub food available in Bangkok from a chef who worked in a Michelin-star rated restaurant. The best pub breakfast menu in town, bring a big appetite though the portions are incredible.
440 Sukhumvit Rd (Washington Square, Soi 22) BTS: Phrom Phong Station
Tel:  02 204 1841/2
www.dublinerbangkok.com

The Londoner
Two different pub brewed beers available, a pilsner and cream bitter, and a satellite feed from around the world keep sports enthusiasts happy whether cricket or premier league action. Wednesday is particularly hopping due to buy one, get one promotion on all drinks all night.
591 UBC II Building, Basement B 104, Sukhumvit 33
BTS: Phrom Phong Station
Tel: 02-261-0238/9
www.the-londoner.com

Molly Malone’s
Thailand’s Irish pub chain. The Bangkok location sets the food standard for all the others and has drink specials most days of the week. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great promos on beer buckets and a fantastic Sunday roast.
1/5-6 Convent Rd, off Silom
BTS: Saladaeng Station
Tel: 02 266-7160

O’reilly’s
Traditional Irish Bar that benefits greatly from it’s location near the Saladaeng BTS Station and Patpong nightlife area. Regular Beatles cover band plays on the weekend.
62 Silom Rd, corner Soi Thaniya
BTS: Saladaeng Station
Tel: 02 632-7515
Open daily: 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Robin Hood
Simple, quaint English Pub. You’d expect an old man with walking his dog to pop inside for a quick pint. Great burgers at reasonable rates
597-597/1-3 Sukhumvit Soi 33/1
BTS: Phrom Phong Station
Tel: 02 662 3390

Temples Irish Bar
Newly opened Irish restaurant and bar with modern menu atypical of standard pub fare, although favorites are represented as well. Modern decor and great location near to Bed Supperclub make this a great bar to watch a soccer match before clubbing on the weekends.
22/22 Sukhumvit Soi 11
BTS: Nana Station
Tel: 02 253-1057
Open daily: 11:00 a.m.- 1:30 a.m.
www.templesbkk@gmail.com

Witch’s Tavern
Free ladies drinks on Wednesdays, and a happy hour that runs late on Fridays. Live bands and jazz combos regularly feature here.
306/1 Sukhumvit Soi 55
BTS: Thonglor Station
Tel: 02 391-9791, 02 391-7170
Open daily: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
www.witch-tavern.com

Woodstock
Cutting edge juxebox, great burgers, and one of the only places in town that regularly features hockey games from satellite. This pub should be more popular than it currently is.
44 Soi Thonglor 13, Klongtan, Wattana
BTS: Thonglor Station
Tel: 02 715-0202/3
www.woodstockbkk.com

WINE BARS

Bacchus
Smart set hangout with over 400 hundred different wines and 200 different liquors to choose from.
20/6-7 Ruamrudee, off Ploenchit
BTS: Ploenchit Station
Tel: 02 650-8986
Open daily: 5 p.m.-midnight, until 1 a.m. Fri-Sat

Glass
16 Soi Sukhumvit 23, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoeynua, Wattana,
BTS: Asoke Station
Tel: 02 258-4321
Open daily: 6 p.m.–12 a.m.
www.giustobangkok.com/glass.html

Three Sixty Lounge
Millennium Hilton Bangkok (32F),
123 Charoennakhon Rd, Khlong San
BTS: Saphan Thaksin Station
Tel: 02-442-2000
Open daily: 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.

V9
Located on the 37th floor of the Sofitel Silom, this French restaurant/wine pub offers and extending range of wines and once chosen a tasting tree of six small dishes to compliment the wines.
Sofitel Silom, 188 Silom Rd
BTS: Chong Nonsi Station
Tel: 02 238-1991
Open daily: 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Vino Di Zanotti
A frequent “best of” winner in the Bangkok Italian categories. Intimate and non-intrusive jazz, full wine bar, and great Italian food on offer.
41 Soi Yommarat, Saladaeng Rd, Silom
BTS: Saladaeng Station
Tel: 02 636-3366
www.zanottigroup.com

Wine Loft
Sukhumvit Soi 31
BTS: Thonglor Station
Tel: 02 260-0027
Open daily: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
www.wineloft.com

Wine Pub
Classy meet-up spot with great food and extensive wine list. All standard drinks on Friday at Bt100. Half off food and buy one get one on sparkling wine on Sundays.
2/F, Pullman Hotel, 8/2 Rangnam Rd
BTS: Victory Monument Station
Tel: 02-680-9999
Open: Tue - Sun, 6 p.m-2 a.m.
www.pullmanbangkokkingpower.com