5 Bangkok rooftop bars for a perfect date, with views to match
Have a sky-high date night.
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The 24 and 25th floors of the 1920s-inspired Hotel Muse Bangkok are home to elegant gentlemen’s club-style bar The Speakeasy. You can choose either a panoramic view on the 24th floor or head on up for the private 360-degree skyline view–perfect for intimate conversation. For drinks, you can’t go past classics like Sazerac (B330) or Old Fashioned (B330). For something special, ask the bartender for a customized drink made using whatever new bottles he has in stock. This month, The Speakeasy welcomes Chivas Regal Extra, which they’re using in the house special Extra Crusta (B390) cocktail. Adapted from the best-selling Brandy Crusta, the drink mixes Chivas Regal Extra, instead of brandy, with Grand Marnier, Maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, sugar syrup and dashes of angostura bitters and spiral lemon peel served in a granulate white sugar- rimmed wine glass.
24-25/F, Hotel Muse, 55/555 Langsuan Rd., 02-630-4000. Open daily 6pm-1am. BTS Chit Lom
Couples’ Drinks
The newly opened French bistro Roof 409 doesn’t only offer a nice view of Phloen Chit Road; it’s also got a lively party vibe perfect for fun-loving couples. Grab one of the white sofas outdoors and enjoy the view with a sweet and creamy Extra Tiramisu (BTK) in hand. This Chivas Regal Extra-based drink is mixed with Amaretto, Baileys, white chocolate, mascarpone and cocoa powder. On top of the tasty and innovative cocktails, Roof 409 also offers a special Ladies’ Night every Tuesday, when all girls receive a complimentary glass of Jacob’s Creek Moscato Rose to begin the night.
4/F, Mercury Ville, 504 Phloen Chit Rd., 081-995-6984. Open daily 11am-midnight. BTS Chit Lom
Popsanova Partiers
Situated on the fifth floor of Japanese community mall Taka Town, Monde serves up a fun party vibe. Here, the Bangkok night sky is filled with the sound of popsanova music performed live daily. With its fake grass and leather sofas, the garden-meets-living-room vibe is perfect for a night of cocktails, poured by a mixologist who’s a veteran of the Thonglor bar scene. Be sure to try the new Bathtub Bubble (B380)—a vodka-based drink served in a bathtub-like glass and garnished with a rubber duck. Also try the food, which ranges from pad Thai to fusion sushi to Italian pizza and pastas.
555/27 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 085-009-6508. Open daily 6pm-2am
Suit & Tie
If you’re looking for a formal spot to impress your date, Distil Bar on the 64th floor of the State Tower fits the bill. The bar has an amazing, sky-high view with flawless service to match. For a luxurious evening, treat yourself to the superb cocktails like the recently-launched Heavens Edge (B610) that mixes Chivas Regal 18 Years and spiced rum, pineapple, sweet vermouth and maple syrup before being topped with secret-recipe foam. Alternatively, pay a visit to the neighboring Lebua for plenty of premium whisky that you can’t find anywhere else in Thailand, including Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute and Royal Salute 38 Year Old to Royal
Salute, The 100 Cask Selection.
64/F, State Tower, 1055 Silom Rd., 02-624-9999
Starry-Eyed Lovers
If you’re looking for a romantic spot with a seriously great view, they don’t come much better than Centara’s 55th-floor bar Red Sky. Take in the stunning city skyline while dining and drinking takes place under a swooping, red-lit arch. Tip: do book ahead for the couple’s sofa seats to ensure the best spot. The bar has an amazing wine cellar, but that’s not its only drink highlight. Check out the recently updated cocktail list, featuring the likes of Extra Crush (B390), comprising Chivas Regal Extra, strawberry puree, Orgeat almond, cherry brandy, cranberry juice and lime juice.
55/F, Centara Grand at CentralWorld, 999/99 Rama 1 Rd., 02-100-6255. Open daily 5:30pm-1am. BTS Siam/Chit Lom
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