21. House of Beers

Belgian beers on tap and by the bottle. As for the food, they do pastas and some Thai dishes, but the biggest treat, we think, is the change for people watching.
International. House of Beers, Penny’s Balcony, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Soi Thong Lo), 02-392-3513. Open daily 11am-midnight

22. Hyde and Seek 

The woodwork and leather couches make this gastro bar worthy of a Mad Men episode, but the coveted seats are the outdoor, tall-backed sofas. Some of the best cocktails in town. Followed by fancified pub food by Ian Kittichai.
International. Hyde and Seek, Athenee Residence, 65/1 Soi Ruam Rudi, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-168-5152-3. BTS Phloen Chit. Open daily 11am-4pm, 6:30pm-1am

23. Indus

The kebabs may be heavy, but the ambience is light at Indus’s charming lawn, which is dimly-lit at dinner, and lush at weekend brunch.
Indian. Indus, 71 Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02-258-4900, 02-661-5279. Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-midnight

24. The Lake House

A wine bar and restaurant set in a stunning tropical garden. Paths meander between the spotlit trees and bushes and lead to a couple of salas perched over the klong that runs under the house.
International. The Lake House, 18 Soi Phrom Mitr, Sukhumvit 39 02-662-6349. Open daily 5pm-midnight

25. Launderette Garden

Distressed wooden park benches and tables outdoors and bean bags and papasan chairs inside this brightly-lit house. Do try their waffle creations and their cocktails. Oh, and their laundry service.
Launderette Garden, Soi Napasap 2, Sukhumvit Soi 36, 087-042-8228. Open daily noon-midnight

26. Long Table

A popular hangout for the young and moneyed. The namesake table is 24 meters long and seats 44 people, but it is the spacious out door balcony with views of the skyline that’s the real draw.
Long Table, Column Building, 48 Sukhumvit Soi 16, 02-302- 2557-9. Open daily 11am-2pm, 7-10pm

27. Manita 

A homey place with a cute outdoor area for chilling. The menu is composed mostly of Thai food like fried soft-shell crab and fried rice with salty fish.
Thai. Manita, 40/1 Ekkamai Soi 12, 02-713-2486. Open daily 5-11:30pm

28. Nest

Rooftop bar with an exclusive section a few feet off the ground, lined with “nest-like” seating (round and semi-enclosed). Fish-bowl martinis and stiff mojitos.
Nest, Le Fenix Hotel, 33/33 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-305-4000. BTS Nana. Open daily 4pm-2am

29. Pla Dib

Where the young and hip flock, Pla Dib offers tasty raw fish, DJs spinning loungey music, an art gallery and a covered outdoor area and lawn.
Fusion. Pla Dib, 1/1 Ari Samphan Soi 7, Rama 6 Rd., 02-279-8185. Open Tue-Sun 5pm-midnight

30. Powder Room

A new curry and cocktails venture by the folks who brought you Spring. Check out our Open Door on page 24.
Fusion. Powder Room, 4/F, Grass, 264/1 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Soi Thong Lo), 02-715-9482. Open Tue-Sun 6pm-12:30am

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