6 Best Rooftop Bars in Bangkok – Ranked & Reviewed
🍸 Sky Bar at Lebua State Tower
- 💰 Min Spend: ฿1,500–2,000 per person
- 👔 Dress Code: Smart casual – no shorts, flip flops, or sportswear
- 🍹 Signature: Hangovertini cocktail (฿650) – the most photographed drink in Bangkok
- ⏰ Best Time: Arrive 30–45 min before sunset for the best seat positioning
The most iconic rooftop bar in Bangkok, made globally famous by the movie 'The Hangover Part II'. The circular golden dome of State Tower is Bangkok's most recognizable skyline element. The bar sits at the very tip of the dome, completely open-air, with 360-degree views of the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok skyline. Jaw-droppingly beautiful at sunset.
🍸 Vertigo & Moon Bar, Banyan Tree Bangkok
- 💰 Min Spend: ฿800–1,200 per person
- 👔 Dress Code: Smart casual – no shorts or sandals
- 🍹 Signature: Grilled Australian wagyu beef (฿1,800) with Bangkok skyline backdrop
- ⏰ Best Time: 7 PM for dinner as city lights begin to sparkle
Vertigo is Bangkok's most awarded rooftop restaurant – white tablecloths, exceptional international food, and sweeping 360-degree Bangkok views with no railing or barrier (stomach-dropping for those with height issues). Moon Bar next to it is more casual with cocktails and sharing plates. Perfect for a special dinner.
🍸 Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar, Marriott Sukhumvit
- 💰 Min Spend: ฿600–1,000 per person
- 👔 Dress Code: Smart casual
- 🍹 Signature: Octave Signature cocktail (฿450) and the panoramic sunset terrace on floor 49
- ⏰ Best Time: 6–8 PM for sunset and first city lights
Spread across three floors of Bangkok's Marriott, Octave is the most accessible and social of Bangkok's top rooftop bars. The 49th-floor terrace has the highest outdoor point in this part of Sukhumvit, with 360-degree views. BTS On Nut station is walking distance – very easy to reach without a taxi.
🍸 Above Eleven, Fraser Suites Sukhumvit
- 💰 Min Spend: ฿500–800 per person
- 👔 Dress Code: Casual smart (no beach wear)
- 🍹 Signature: Nikkei ceviche (฿380) and the Thai Basil Gimlet (฿420)
- ⏰ Best Time: 9 PM when the DJ starts – younger, louder, more social atmosphere
Bangkok's best rooftop bar for the young, social crowd. Japanese-Peruvian fusion food (Nikkei cuisine), creative cocktails, DJ music from 9 PM, and a view that takes in the full Sukhumvit corridor. Soi 11 is directly below, so the bar seamlessly connects to the rest of Bangkok's nightlife.
🍸 SEEN Restaurant & Bar, Avani Riverside Bangkok
- 💰 Min Spend: ฿600–1,000 per person
- 👔 Dress Code: Smart casual
- 🍹 Signature: Bacalhau (Portuguese salted cod) and the SEEN Signature (a standout cocktail with local ingredients)
- ⏰ Best Time: 7 PM – Wat Arun lights up at dusk and the view is magical
Bangkok's most underrated rooftop bar, on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River. The view here is unique – you look ACROSS the river at the Bangkok skyline, including Wat Arun's spires lit up at night. The Portuguese-influenced food is genuinely excellent. Far fewer tourists than Sky Bar.
🍸 Zoom Sky Bar & Restaurant, Anantara Sathorn
- 💰 Min Spend: ฿500–900 per person
- 👔 Dress Code: Smart casual
- 🍹 Signature: Pan-Asian sharing platters and the Bangkok Sour cocktail (฿380)
- ⏰ Best Time: 6–7 PM for the transition from golden hour to city lights
A solid, less-touristy rooftop option with excellent views of the Sathorn and Silom financial districts. The poolside infinity bar setting with a glass-bottomed extension over Bangkok creates dramatic photography opportunities. Popular with Bangkok's expat and business community.
Budget Tips for Bangkok's Rooftop Bars
Bangkok's rooftop bars look expensive but smart choices mean you can experience the best views for less:
🍹 Octave at Marriott Sukhumvit
💡 BTS On Nut is 5 min walk – save ฿200 on Grab fare vs Silom rooftops
🍹 Above Eleven (Soi 11)
💡 Arrive at 6 PM before the DJ starts to get prime seating without the late-night premium
🍹 SEEN Rooftop (Avani Riverside)
💡 Least crowded of the top-tier rooftops – more relaxed and better value than Sky Bar
🍹 Sky Bar at Lebua
💡 Order 1 cocktail each (meets minimum) and spend the rest of the time enjoying the view
Essential Tips for Visiting Bangkok Rooftop Bars
Which Bangkok Rooftop Bar is Right for You?
🎬 Most Iconic
→ Sky Bar at Lebua
The Hangover bar. Most photographed view in Bangkok. Essential for first-timers.
🍽️ Best Dinner
→ Vertigo at Banyan Tree
Award-winning food, incredible ambiance, perfect for a special occasion dinner.
🎵 Best Party Vibe
→ Above Eleven, Soi 11
DJ from 9 PM, Nikkei food, younger crowd. Best rooftop for a night that continues.
💰 Best Value
→ SEEN at Avani Riverside
Unique Chao Phraya river view, Wat Arun backdrop, less crowded and better value.
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