4 perfect evenings for the ultimate Valentine’s in Bangkok
Tips for a romantic rendezvous in Bangkok's coolest neighborhoods.
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The area: Ratchaprasong
Pre-drink: Wine I Love You
After an afternoon of retail therapy, pull up a table at this handsome bistro to start the night. Impress your partner with a refreshing bottle of wine like Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Moscato Rose (B1,150), a bubbly whose light and refreshing berry taste is balanced with a hint of pear—the perfect before-dinner choice.
G/F, Groove at CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd., 081-921-2016. Open daily 11am-midnight. BTS Siam/Chit Lom. Facebook: Wine I Love You
Dinner: Theo Mio
This romantic piazza-style restaurant from BBC culinary star Theo Mio is right in the heart of the shopping district and has a light, casual vibe as well as an outdoor terrace for casual after-dinner drinks. Try the creative-twist cocktails by mixologist Settaphong Charoensiri like Wish Key Sour, which features Chivas Regal Extra and a dash of port wine.
G/F, InterContinental Bangkok, 973 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-656-0444 daily 10am-11pm. Facebook: Theo Mio - Italian Kitchen
Night-cap: Red Sky
End your romantic bar-hopping with the irresistible view at Red Sky bar. It’s not just the Bangkok cityscape here which is amazing; Centara Grand’s rooftop restaurant also boasts an incredible wine cellar as well as a stellar cocktail list. Try the Extra Crush—a delicious blend of Chivas Regal Extra, strawberry puree, Orgeat almond syrup, cherry brandy, cranberry juice and lime juice (B390).
55/F, Centara Grand at CentralWorld, 999/99 Rama 1 Rd., 02-100-6255. Open daily 5:30pm-1am. BTS Siam/Chit Lom. Facebook: Red Sky at Centara Grand at CentralWorld
The area: Sathorn
Pre-drink: Marcel
Not only does the bar have an intimate atmosphere and bags of French charm, the cocktails here are the real deal. We recommend the two of you grab a seat by the bar to chat with mixologist Kiattikoon Auengkum, who loves to craft people the perfect drink
for their tastes.
Sathorn Soi 10, 02-635-3533. Open Tue-Sun 6pm-midnight. Facebook: Marcel
Dinner: Sorrento
One of the longest-standing Italian restaurants on Sathorn has been rejuvenated. Reborn as Sorrento Sathorn, the restaurant serves authentic dishes in a romantic setting—alongside some wonderful drinks. Do try their new craft cocktails by renowned mixologist Pongpak Sudthipongse like The Don (B320), a sweet and smoky drink mixing Chivas Regal Extra with port wine, cherry syrup, a dash of Peychaud’s bitters and smoked rosemary.
Sathorn Soi 10, 02-234-9933. Open Sun-Thu 11am-11pm and Fri-Sat 11am-midnight. Facebook: Sorrento Sathorn
Night-cap: Revolucion Cocktail
And if you want to end the night with some casual dancing, head to the neighboring Revolucion Cocktail. This Latin-American-themed bar is actually an all-in-one place for dining and drinking before turning the volume up a bit for some late-night dance-floor action. Try their creative cocktails like Cookie Sazerac (B440), a potent drink which combines Chivas Regal Extra with Martell VSOP Cognac, chocolate cookie syrup and flaming absinthe.
50 Sathorn Soi 10, 02-235-4823, Open daily 6pm- 2am. Facebook: Revolucion Cocktail Bangkok
The area: Thonglor
Pre-drinks: Rabbit Hole
Behind an unmarked door on Thonglor hides easily one of the coolest and most romantic cocktail lounges in town right now. The mysteriously luxurious red-lit narrow bar serves up a solid mix of drinks that breaks the monotony of Thonglor’s typical bars, as well as a wide range of rare-find whiskies from all around the world. Kick off the night with something sophisticated like a Chivas Regal 12 highball, served with ice in a Collins glass and topped up with soda.
125 Sukhumvit Soi 55, 081-822-3392. Open Tue- Sun 7pm-2am. Facebook: Rabbit Hole
Dinner: Roof Hideaway
On the rooftop floor of TO-B by Muse Thonglor clubbing institution, Roof Hideaway serves up Thai and Western fusion dishes in a chilled and charming rooftop garden. The man behind the bar here is also no joke. Try one of his signature drinks or take it easy with Chivas Regal Extra on the rocks.
3/F, TO-B by Muse Thonglor, 159/8 Thonglor Soi 10, 087-888-5599. Open Tue-Sun 5pm-1am. Facebook: Roof Hideaway
Night-cap: Black Amber
When dinner’s over, you need some place you can chat intimately. At this whisky-centric gentleman’s bar, the deep red velvet sofas are just the place to get a little closer over stiff drinks like The Glenlivet, Jameson and Chivas Regal 12. Or check out the Chivas Regal flight (B540), consisting of Chivas Regal 12 years, Chivas Regal Extra and Chivas Regal 18 years. You can also complement your drinks with a choice of Cuban cigars starting from B375 a piece.
160/17 Thonglor Soi 6, 092-276-2772. Open daily 6pm-1am. Facebook: Black Amber Thonglor Social Club
The area: Silom
Pre-drinks: 22 Kitchen and Bar
Dusit Thani hotel has restyled its top floor as 22 Kitchen & Bar, giving it a Peruvian-Californian kick thanks to Pacific coastal cuisine. But it’s also a winning bar in its own right thanks to stunning views of Lumpini Park. Kick start the night with something rich and complex like a bottle of Brancott Estate Pinot Noir.
22/F, Dusit Thani, 946 Rama 4 Rd., 02-200-9000#2345. daily 4pm-midnight. Facebook: 22 Kitchen & Bar
Dinner: Namsaah Bottling Trust
The Asian comfort food restaurant, run by Chef Ian Kittichai, is set in a charming pink-painted 100-year-old house that’s as romantic and traditional as it is brave and contemporary. Try the famous pad Thai with duck foie gras or salmon tartare wonton tacos and compliment the spicy flavors with wine like the silky Jacob’s Creek Lamoon.
401 Silom Soi 7. 02-636-6622. Open daily 5pm-2am. Last order midnight. BTS Chong Nonsi. Facebook: Namsaah Bottling Trust
Night-cap: Distil Bar, Tower Club lebua
This sky-high bar with irresistible views is more than a perfect place to take your loved one on a special occasion. The cocktails by mixologist and Assistant F&B manager Rawiwan Boonmaprasit are also out of this world, like the Heavens Edge—a fluffy, sweet and spicy mix of Chivas Regal 18 years old with spiced rum, pineapple, sweet vermouth, maple syrup and topped with the bar’s secret foam.
64/F, State Tower, 1055 Silom Rd., 02-624-9999. Open daily 6pm-1am. Facebook: Distil Bar, Tower Club lebua
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