Ad Here 13th Blues Bar

13 Samsen Rd., Phranakorn, 089-769-4613, [email protected]. Open daily 6pm-midnight.
If your old man is a music lover then there’s no better place to take him than the spit and sawdust charm of Ad Here. This tiny little shophouse, a short walk from Khao San, remains one of the premium joints to catch some authentic live blues thanks to its constantly rotating line up of very talented, and often slightly gnarled, local and inter musicians losing themselves in the moment. Your dad will also love the impressive collection of classic vinyl covers that serve as the wall decorations.

Humidor

Lobby/F, InterContinental Bangkok, 973 Ploenchit Rd., 02-656-0444. Open daily 8am-12:30am.
You’re not far from the Fireplace Grill to get that manly steak dinner and the Humidor has plenty of black leather and chrome to stay in the mood. But what makes this bar really special is that it’s also one of the rare places where you can puff on a big cigar indoors. Expect a solid selection of single malt whiskies to go with that stogie and live music Mon-Fri, 9pm-midnight.  

Brew Beers and Ciders

G/F, Seen Space, Thonglor Soi 13, 02-185-2366. www.brewbkk.com. Open daily 4pm-2am.
What real dad doesn’t love a beer or two, and this place has arguably the most impressive collection in town. With a range of intriguing brews that come from America, Britain, Belgium and beyond, there’s sure to be one that tickles his taste buds. Grab a seat out in the courtyard and he’ll get the added bonus of being able to ogle the bright and beautiful young things that flock to Seenspace every night.    

Manhattan Bar

2/F, JW Marriott Bangkok, 4 Sukhumvit Soi 2, 02-656-7700 ext.4230. Open daily 6pm-1am.
Located on the second floor of the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok, at the heart of Sukhumvit, the Mahattan Bar is run by the same folks behind New York Steak House, considered one of the top places for a slab of red meat in Bangkok. Start your night with something from the grill before imbibing a few of the martini offerings in the stylish gentleman’s club ambiance.