Located on the 40th floor of Langsuan’s swanky Kimpton Maa-Lai, this rooftop garden-slash-bar promises a bright, breezy space filled with leafy, bamboo-clad decor. It’s not just a place for after-work drinks and taking a selfie with the skyline (but, yeah, it’s definitely good for that); this is one of the few rooftop hotel bars that actually elevates to a party atmosphere, with regular DJs rolling in and out and themed nights that bring out the wild side of locals and the jet set.

 

Set on the 46th floor atop the T-One building conveniently located next to BTS Thonglor, this tribal-vibe rooftop bar brings the fun with their cheesy mainstream pop for you to drunkenly sing along and easy-to-understand Tiki cocktails. This is one huge jungle rooftop. There are also levels for you to climb up and get 360-degree views of the city.

 

The altitude isn’t the only thing that’s elevated at this Peruvian rooftop experience on the 32nd floor of the Fraser Suites. Here, the drinks and especially the food—both inspired by creative takes on Nikkei tastes—are a cut above what you normally expect at a rooftop space. There’s a long open bar in the center and tree-shaped lamps that lend a chill, hang-out vibe to this venue. But don’t be fooled: Above Eleven can party.

 

This rooftop bar is arguably the highest rooftop bar in Thailand on the 78th floor of the Mahanakhon building. You’d think it’d come with ridiculously unreasonable prices given the wow-factor and the address, but the cocktails here are set in the B300 range, which is frankly shocking. They regularly host some wild full moon parties as well. After all, this is as close to the moon as you can get in this city.

 

Hyatt Place enters the rooftop-bar fray with this no-frills, Benjasiri Park-view venue that’s ideal for after-work drinking. All signature cocktails are B280, which in the world of rooftop bars is a steal—try the North Star, a fruity, Plantation Pineapple, pomegranate and bitters. The list of 30 wines also does not disappoint.

 

 

Cocoa XO

 

Cooling Tower

 

Cru Champagne 

 

The 55th-floor view from Centara’s rooftop puts this bar in the same league as other high flyers, like Vertigo at the Banyan Tree. Al fresco dining and drinking takes place under a swooping, red-lit arch, while chef Christian Ham’s seasonal menus spotlight classic, rich steak dishes. Don’t miss the truffle-infused wagyu beef tenderloin Rossini—a menu staple and proven crowd pleaser.

 

Seen replaced its predecessor Attitude last year, bringing some Portuguese flair to the riverside courtesy of celeb chef Olivier Da Costa. Now, those same sweeping views over the Chao Phraya River combined with a stunningly lavish design, funky music, playful cocktails, and friendly service for a relaxed but special feel.

 

Perched 37 floors above Silom with river views to boot, this wine bistro combines well-executed French comfort food, chargrilled Aussie steaks and a long, long wine list into one sleek yet affordable package. The charcuterie and cheese platters also come highly recommended—just be sure to book well ahead for a spot on the terrace.

 

Maybe the most chilled out—and definitely the best value—rooftop bar in the city, this is the kind of place we wish could remain a secret. Here you can expect legitimately affordable cocktails on a rooftop that are actually good, plus a low-key house soundtrack and room to breathe.

 

This rooftop cocktail lounge takes you back to the jazz age. The two-story space sports prohibition era-inspired decor, featuring lots of dark woods and Art Deco touches. A balcony on the 24th floor lets you take in 180-degree views of Bangkok’s business district, while an alfresco rooftop offers a more leisurely atmosphere. 

 

Spread over three levels and 280 sqm, Spectrum can accommodate almost 300 people. The inviting indoor living room comes with a sky blue velvet carpet, a glowing gold fretwork ceiling, a black marble bar and Thai artwork. Their drink promotion of two-hour free-flow house wine for B999 is a steal.

 

Decked out with LED lights, Vanilla Sky gives off a fancy sky bar atmosphere but remains easy-going. Gin and tonics take a starring role in the cocktail menu, with some unusual flavors in the mix—think peppermint and passionfruit or chestnut and chamomile. While here, be sure to visit sister bar Mojjo, which serves rum-heavy drinks amid a Cuban theme a few floors below.

 

Legendary for its heart-stopping 61-story views of the scattered city lights, Moon Bar was one of the first rooftop places in town and it’s still hard to beat the vertiginous 360-degree views offered up by this small al fresco bar atop the Banyan Tree Hotel. If you can stomach the feeling that you're at a tourist trap (and the accompanying prices), the views are indeed spectacular. 

 

Sip on botanical cocktails at this Shanghainese-inspired spot whilst taking in the Silom-Sathorn skyline. Drinks come in stunning colors, like the fresh green Sweet Little Jade—blended with Midori, kiwi, lime, vodka, and prosecco—the Deep Purple Shanghai, and The City Upon the Sea, which gains its hue from butterfly pea.

 

 

One of the lesser talked about sky lounges in Sathorn, an area absolutely rammed with rooftop bars, pull up a seat at Zoom Sky Bar on the 40th floor of the JC Kevin Hotel and watch the bustling Narathiwas road below and enjoy buy-one-get-one happy hour promotions between 5:30-7:30pm daily on all cocktails from B370—meaning you end up paying B185 per glass for the likes of apple martinis, cosmos, Singapore slings, margaritas and about 17 more options.