Book a table ahead of time at one of Bangkok's top restaurants, and you could be rewarded with more than just the best seat in the house for your hot date. By making your reservation through the free new Chope app, you’ll also receive 20-percent off your bill at some of this city's very best places to dine. Using Chope is easy. Just download the app or log onto the website, and you can make restaurant reservations 24/7.
To help you plot the perfect date night without burning too big a hole in your wallet, here are some itineraries that make the best of Chope's deals.
Pre-drink: Cabochon Club Lounge
Meet up for drinks at this curiosity-filled club lounge in one of Bangkok's most charming hotels. The building might look like it comes straight from Colonial Burma, yet owner Eugene Yeh only built it less than five years ago.
Dinner: Quince
Set the perfect, informal tone at this casual, airy restaurant serving food that’s light, fresh and bright (meaning local and seasonal) in portions that encourage sharing and will only help you get to know each other. Thanks to the very solid wine and cocktails menus, Quince is the kind of place that makes conversation easy.
Chope exclusive: Book online and dine by 31 October for 20% off the total bill. T&C's apply.
Night-cap: WTF
Tucked inside a narrow lane, this cool, intimate shop-house bar is favored by Bangkok's local and expat hipsters. If you’re too self-conscious to stand around outside (where most of the crowd congregates), maybe head up to the bar opposite, called Opposite, before it closes at the end of September.
Pre-drinks: Vesper
The elegant blend of gentlemen’s club and European bistro looks to appeal to serious cocktail drinkers. This focus is clear from the imposing marble bar packed with uncommon spirit bottles and oak barrels. Do try the new menu of botanical-infused cocktails—guaranteed to impress.
Dinner: 22 Kitchen & Bar
Incredible views from the hotel's 22nd floor are just part of the charm of this romantic restaurant specializing in Pacific coastal cuisine. California-born Nikolas Ramirez helms the kitchen, bringing with him influences from his Hawaiian and Latin roots, while a drinks menu heavy on exotic rum-based cocktails is just another bonus.
Chope exclusive: Book online and dine by 31 October for 20% off the total bill. T&C's apply.
Night-cap: Park Society
For a real breath of fresh air and a park view to boot, then head up to the 29th floor of the super trendy Sofitel So. Out on the terrace, it's all about cocktails, lounge tunes and the striking view.
Pre-drink: Ogu Ogu
Not afraid to mix your drinks? Before dinner, head to the premium sake bar Ogu Ogu, which runs special deals on liquor for the first part of the night. Until 7pm, three different 150ml sake carafes will set you back just B550 (B990 after 7pm), belying the stylish, downtown setting.
Dinner: Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin
Sra Bua is an experience everyone living in Bangkok should try once. The genuinely breathtaking dining room is sure to impress any date, while the menu of molecular Thai dishes taste as beautiful as they look. A curry might come with the texture and temperature of ice cream, and bites of lobster can be locked into gelatinous pearls that melt in your mouth with a sip of tom yam broth.
Chope exclusive: Book online and dine by 31 October for 20% off the total bill. T&C's apply.
Night-cap: 1881 by Water Library
This big name on the Thai fine dining scene took a more drink-focused approach when it opened a branch at Groove. Here, you'll find a 19th-centruy steam plant-inspired design, as well as delicious cocktails that go heavy on both the booze and fresh fruit.
Pre-Drink: The Bar at The House on Sathorn
Probably the hottest spot in town right now is this century-old refurbished mansion next door to W Bangkok hotel. At The Bar, you and your date will be served a delicious aperitif courtesy of in-demand Italian bartender Michele Montauti, whose drinks go in for burnt, herbal flavors.
Dinner: The Kitchen Table
Unlike the glamorous and glittery purple vibe of W Hotel, the restaurant sports a warmer interior of wooden furniture, coaches and amber lighting—the perfect, moody setting for comforting Asian-inspired dishes in portions that invite sharing.
Chope exclusive: Book online and dine by 31 October for 20% off the total bill. T&C's apply.
Night-cap: The Roof @38th Bar
The panoramic rooftop view at this under-the-radar Sathorn bar might just be one of the best in Bangkok, taking in three bends in the Chao Phraya River and three bridges. To go with drinks like the delicious Strawberry Cheese Cake Martini, make sure you've saved room to try some of the desserts.
Chope exclusive: Book online and dine by 31 October for 20% off the total bill. T&C's apply.
Pre-drink: The Living Room
Set the mood just right at this sultry jazz bar in the Sheraton Grande hotel, where you'll not only be entertained by some of the best jazz singers and musicians in town, but also get to sample some delicious, premium spirits.
Dinner: Orchid Cafe
Unsure what your date's into? This casual bistro has something for everyone, whether it’s apple-wood smoked Alaskan salmon, Indian paneer tikka curry or slow-cooked beef cheek. What's more, it's located right in the heart of Sukhumvit's nightlife central, leaving plenty of opportunity to step the vibe up a notch later.
Chope exclusive: Book online and dine by 31 October for 20% off the total bill. T&C's apply.
Night-cap: Above Eleven
This bar and restaurant doesn't just have great views of the city going for it; there are also some wonderful signature cocktails. As the night progresses, you'll find yourself at one of the most lively, happening night spots on a street filled with places to party.
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