11. Bangkok Bar

Through a narrow walkway looms the converted three-story greenhouse-slash-shophouse with a pool and palm trees. The third floor does a beach-style seating platform and shisha.
Bangkok Bar, 100 Soi Ram Buttri, Chakrabongse Rd., 02-281-2899. Open daily 6:30pm-2am

12. Blue Sky 

An uncomplicated deck with low couches and, thanks to the distance from downtown, views unencumbered by skyscrapers. French and Italian food, some tapas offerings and an endless wine list.
French, Italian. Blue Sky, 24/F, Sofitel Centara, 1695 Phahon Yothin Rd., 02-541-1234. MRT Phahon Yothin. Open daily 6pm-2am

13. Blue Velvet

If you’re somehow tired of the moat and drawbridge façade, step out to the back porch decked in black wicker, or the second floor balcony and imagine you’re Henry Tudor waving down at the peasants.
Fusion. Blue Velvet, 105/2 Thong Lo Soi 5, 02-3921769. Open daily 6pm-1am

14. Café Tartine

A slice of Paris life, Café Tartine offers patio seating and French café fare. The French manager is half the ambience, greeting all with a triumphant “Bonjour!” and calling out orders to the chef.
French. Cafe Tartine, Athenee Residence, 65/2 Witthayu (Wireless) Rd., 02-168-5464. BTS Phloen Chit. Open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat-Sun 9am-8pm

15. Cheap Charlie’s

A tiny bar in an offbeat location in a small alleyway off Soi 11, Cheap Charlie’s is essentially a wooden stall with barrel tables, offering B65 beers and an open-air glimpse of the the downtown nightcrawlers.
Cheap Charlie's, Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-253-4648. Open daily 4.30pm-1am

16. Chico Interior Products and Cafe

A little café and home décor store where countless felines roam freely. Coffee and cakes on the garden patio.
Dessert. Chico Interior Products and Cafe, 109 Sukhumvit Soi 53, 02-258-6557. Open Wed-Sun 9:30am-6pm; Mon 9:30am-6pm

17. E at 72

Endless quirky touches, from the plastic dog on the diving board to the life-size superhero at the entrance. Food is a familiar blend of Thai and inter dishes.
International, Thai. E at 72, 72 Ekkamai Soi 4-6, 02-714-7327. Open Mon-Sat 4pm-midnight

18. Good Enuff to Eat

It may be in a building project, but there’s a pleasant, brightly-colored covered patio and a menu that includes Korean, Italian and more.
Fusion, International. Good Enuff to Eat, 1/F, 8 Building Thonglor, Sukhumvit 55, Soi Thong Lo, 02-713-8342. Open daily 11am-midnight

19. Hidden Stuff

Minimum distractions: a lawn with beanbag chairs and low tables. The mix and match menu does some things right, like the pita namprik ong, penne choo-chee seafood, and the spare-rib tom-klong.
Fusion. Hidden Stuff, 72 Ekkamai 22, 02-713-2162, 087-028-3458. Open Wed-Sun 4:30-11:30pm, Mon 4:30-11:30pm

20. Hippie de Bar

An old house and courtyard that oozes 60s and 70s pop extravagance. Retro knickknacks, colorful furniture and wallpaper with bold prints. It may be on Khao San, but it has a predominantly Thai clientele.
Hippie de Bar, 46 Khao San Rd., 02-629-3508. Open daily 3pm-1am

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