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Explore the Rooftops on the Bangkok Riverside
Riverside rooftops offer something different from the skyscraper bars downtown. The views here aren’t about looking down at the city from 60 floors up. They’re about watching the Chao Phraya River flow past, boats crossing between the banks, and temples lit up after dark.
We’ve spent a lot of evenings on both sides of the river. ThreeSixty at the Millennium Hilton is our go-to when we want proper sunset views without the crowds. It’s right next to ICONSIAM and somehow stays quieter than you’d expect. Eagle Nest is completely different, just five floors up, but you’re looking straight at Wat Arun. Hard to beat that.
The Thonburi side has a few spots worth crossing over for. 342 Bar is tiny and simple, sitting above Baan Wanglang Hotel with the Grand Palace directly across the water. SEEN at the Avani is much bigger, with room to spread out and a relaxed atmosphere that feels less formal than the downtown rooftops.
Getting to riverside bars takes more effort than jumping off the BTS in Sukhumvit. But that’s part of why they stay less crowded. A ferry ride or a walk through Wang Lang Market makes the evening feel like more of an adventure.
Quick Summary
| Rooftop Bar |
Floor |
Best For |
Nearest BTS/MRT |
| ThreeSixty |
32nd |
360° river views, near ICONSIAM |
Charoen Nakhon (100 m) |
| SEEN |
27th |
Spacious terrace, relaxed crowd |
Pho Nimit (1.6 km) |
| Eagle Nest |
5th |
Wat Arun views, sunset |
MRT Sanam Chai (400 m) |
| 342 Bar |
5th |
Grand Palace views, quiet |
MRT Itsarapap (1.8 km) |
🍹 The Rooftops on the Riverside:
| 32nd Floor – Location: Sathorn |
ThreeSixty at the Millennium Hilton is one of those rooftop bars that often gets overlooked, which is surprising considering how good it actually is. It’s located just next to
ICONSIAM, and the view over the Chao Phraya River is truly fantastic — especially around sunset when the boats are moving slowly below and the city lights start to come on.
- Location: Thonburi
- Hotel: Millennium Hilton Bangkok
- Address: Millennium Hilton, 123 Charoennakorn Road, Bangkok
- Closest BTS/MRT Station: BTS Charoen Nakhon: 100 m
- Open: 5 pm – 1 am
- Phone: 02 442 2000
- Floor: 32nd floor
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
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| 5th Floor – Location: Old City |
Eagle Nest is one of those rooftops I keep going back to. It’s not high up like many others in Bangkok, but the view is hard to beat. Located right on top of Sala Rattanakosin Hotel, the bar looks directly across the river to Wat Arun, and just behind you is Wat Pho. When the sun starts to set and the lights come on, the view becomes quite special.
- Location: Old Town Riverside
- Hotel: Sala Rattanakosin
- Address: 39 Maha Rat Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
- Closest BTS/MRT Station: MRT Sanam Chai: 400 m
- Phone: 02 622 1388
- Floor: 5th
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| 27th floor – Location: Thonburi |
SEEN is one of the rooftops I like to bring people to when they want a break from the city centre and something a little more relaxed by the river. It’s on top of the Avani+ Riverside Hotel, directly across from Asiatique The Riverfront, and the view over the Chao Phraya is wide open and really beautiful, especially just before sunset. The rooftop itself is immense, which makes a big difference. There’s space to move, no sense of being crammed next to other tables, and the seating is genuinely comfortable. I usually go straight for one of the large sofas near the edge — perfect for a long catch-up with a drink in hand while watching the lights come on across the river.
- Location: Thonburi
- Hotel: Avani Plus Riverside Bangkok
- Address: 257 Charoennakorn, Thonburi, Bangkok 10600
- Closest BTS/MRT Station: BTS Pho Nimit: 1.60 km
- Open: 5:30 pm – 1 am
- Tel: 02 431 9100
- Floor: 27th floor
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| 5th floor – Location: Thonburi |
342 Bar is one of those rooftops you almost miss unless someone points it out. It’s located on the fifth floor of Baan Wanglang Riverside Hotel, right on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River. It’s not high up, but the view is hard to beat — directly across the water, you’re facing the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, and the golden spires of Rattanakosin. At sunset, the whole area glows.
Getting there is part of the experience. You can take a ferry across from Tha Chang Pier or just walk from Wang Lang Market if you’re already on this side of the river. Once you arrive, the rooftop is small and simple, with a handful of tables and a casual setup. It’s quiet, relaxed, and refreshingly free of crowds.
- Location: Thonburi
- Address: 342 Soi Wat Rakhang, Prannok Rd, Siriraj Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700
- Closest BTS/MRT Station: MRT Itsarapap: 1.8 km
- Open: 4 pm – 12 am
- Phone: 082 342 7778
- Floor: 5th
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