31. Red Sky

This high-soaring bar boasts 360-degree views over downtown Bangkok. You can stay inside and listen to the tinkling piano but we say hit the sizeable alfresco terrace with its own martini bar.
Red Sky, 55/F Centara Grand at CentralWorld, 999/99 Rama 1 Rd., 02-100-1234. Open daily 5pm-1am

32. Roof by Muse

This space has a secret garden feel thanks to the lush vegetation and surrounding buildings. Live acoustic music and day beds. A simple Thai menu to soak up the cocktails.
Thai. Roof by Muse, Thong lo Soi 10, Sukhumvit Rd., 089-988-5995. BTS Thong Lo. Open Mon-Sat 6pm-2am. www.musebkk.com

33. The Roof Champagne & Wine Bar

For bubbles and martinis to go with your outdoor experience, hit the roof of this downtown hotel. Pick from a choice of colorful beanbags and couches or the corner seats for the best views.
The Roof Champagne & Wine Bar, 25/F, Siam@Siam Design Hotel & Spa, 865 Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam. Open daily 5:30pm-12:30am

34. Sambal

Stiff cocktails and spicy Malaysian and Indonesian dishes by an enormous banyan tree, plus a riverside concrete, cabana-like bar.
Sambal, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, 2 Charoen Krung Soi 30, 02-266-9214. Open daily 6-10:30pm

35. Serenade

This low-lit but casual lounge offers tapas and signature cocktails you haven’t seen before. Their outdoor deck has luxurious cushiony recliners and fans for those warmer days.
Serenade, G/F, Grass, 264/1 Thong Lor Soi 10, 02-713-8409. Open daily 5:30pm-midnight

36. Spice Café

A high-ceilinged, IKEA-like house with an old-time wicker-furnished sun room, Spice Café also has balcony seating with parasols. Thai and Italian menu.
Spice Cafe, The Curve, 248 On Nut Soi 17, Sukhumvit 77, 02-331-4344. Open daily 10am-11pm

37. Spring

A white and brown Scandanavian-style house, an enormous, bean bag-laden lawn, a banyan tree. Fusion dishes, decadent desserts.
International. Spring, 199 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 02-392-2747/8. Open daily 11am-2:30pm, 5-11pm

38. Suan Thip 

Choose from a leafy garden under the stars, graceful pavilions and an open-air terrace overlooking the river. A one-hour drive from downtown.
Thai. Suan Thip, Chaeng Watthana Rd., 02-583-3748. Open daily 11am-11pm

39. Suea Non Kin 

This two-story house (with a purple accent wall) is beloved by hipsters charmed by its mix of vintage sofas, decorative bric-a-brac and spicy pub grub that begs to be washed down with alcohol.
Thai. Suea Non Kin, 231/2 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-662-1779. Open Mon-Sat 5pm-midnight

40. Vertigo Grill and Moon Bar 

One of the city’s first sky-high restaurants is still a popular choice for special occasions. The starched settings coupled with the breeze feel like a deck banquet on a better-fated Titanic.
International. Vertigo Grill and Moon Bar, 61/F, The Banyan Tree, 21 South Sathon Rd., 02-6791200. BTS Sala Daeng. Open daily 6-10:30pm

41. Vientiane Kitchen  

A fun Laotian dining experience in a classic setting, with traditional musicians playing light music around a tree that stands at the center of the restaurant.
Laotian. Vientiane Kitchen, 8 Sukhumvit Soi 36, 02-258-6171. BTS Thong Lo. Open daily noon-midnight

42. Venice Vanich

Not all the eateries by the river are intimidating and expensive. More low-key, Venice Vanich offers a rooftop terrace, light live music, seafood and a Marco Polo-esque décor.
Thai. Venice Vanich, 1/12 Soi Maharaj Road, 02-222-8082. Open daily 11am-midnight

43. Vivi Coffee

Part of the boutique hotel Aurum the River Place, this foliage-engulfed café by the river is notable for both its cocktails and its views of Wat Arun. Drop by for a lazy day on the deck watching the river.
• 394/29, Soi Bank Thai (Tha Tian), Maharaj Rd., 02-226-4672. Open Daily 10am-8pm

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