Adhere

This Banglampoo live blues bar is good to drink alone at for the same reason Slim/Flix is, but on a much smaller scale. Though it may be a fraction of the size, this place can get somewhat crowded on the evenings. Regardless, the clientele and the staff are super friendly (maybe a little too friendly), so if you are in need of some buddies, head over here.
13 Samsen Rd., Phranakorn, 09-769-4613, [email protected]. Open daily 6pm-midnight.

Brown Sugar

Here’s another live music venue where it’s cool to fly solo for two reasons. First, they have a little “loner” spot where you can sit and sip and not feel like a total loser chilling at a table. Good place to try out those pick up lines you’ve been trying to memorize. Second, if you are really down and out, come on in and listen to their blues band wail. Let your soul weep. Open daily 5pm-1am.
231/20 Sarasin Rd., 02-250-1826.

Distill/Sirocco

Feeling a bit lonely? Sad? Inferior? Splash away those feelings of inadaquacy from the most commanding view of the city money can buy. Have a drink on the outdoor balcony and get that “lord of all you survey” kind of feeling. Open daily 6pm-1am.
63-64/F, The Dome, State Tower, 1055/111 Silom Rd., 02-624-9555.

Slim/Flix

Nothing makes you feel less lonely that jamming into a room with dozens and dozens of other people. This lively venue is packed on the weekends, and most weeknights, too. As long as you don’t mind university students, this place is a hoot. Open daily 7pm-2am.
Block B, Royal City Avenue, Rama 9 Rd., 02-203-0226/-8.