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Elements Restaurant at Okura Prestige Hotel Bangkok

Elements Restaurant

    Elements Restaurant is on the 25th floor of The Okura Prestige Bangkok. We went for dinner on a quiet weekday evening, curious to see how this Michelin-starred restaurant balances French and Japanese influences.

    Best Street Food in Chinatown

    10 Best Street Food in Bangkok Chinatown

      Street food in Bangkok Chinatown is one of the highlights of visiting Bangkok. In the evening, Yaowarat Road turns into a busy food street, packed with small carts, local restaurants, and smoky woks.

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      Lek Seafood (Lek & Rut)

        Lek Seafood (Lek & Rut) is one of those iconic places in Bangkok’s Chinatown that many travellers remember long after their trip. It’s loud, it’s busy, and it feels slightly chaotic—but that’s what makes it special.

        Widdershins Bar on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok Chinatown

        Widdershins Hidden Bar

          Widdershins is one of those places that people walk past every day without realising it’s there. Right in the middle of Yaowarat Road, in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown, it’s hidden in plain sight

          Spire Rooftop Bar at Dusit Thani Bangkok

          Spire Rooftop Bar at Dusit Thani Bangkok

            Spire rooftop bar is the newest venue at the rebuilt Dusit Thani Bangkok, and it really impressed us during our recent visit. Spread over three floors on the 39th floor on the edge of Silom, this massive rooftop bar is both modern and comfortable.

            The Roof @ 38th Bar

            The Roof @ 38th Bar

              The Roof @ 38th Bar offers a chic rooftop experience on the 38th floor of Mode Sathorn Hotel. With sweeping views of Bangkok’s skyline and the Chao Phraya River, this stylish lounge serves Mexican, Moroccan, French, and Asian specialities alongside inventive cocktails.

              View Bangkok Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

              View Bangkok Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

                View Bangkok Rooftop Bar & Restaurant is a casual and friendly rooftop bar on the 9th floor of the Novotel Bangkok Platinum, right in the edge of Pratunam

                342 Bar

                342 Bar

                  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, and the golden spires of Rattanakosin. At sunset, the whole area glows.

                  Siwilai City Club at Central Embasy

                  Siwilai City Club

                    Siwilai City Club is not your typical rooftop bar. It’s only on the 5th floor of Central Embassy, so you won’t get sweeping skyline views, but I’ve always liked it for the easy-going vibe

                    Penthouse Bar and Grill

                    Penthouse Bar and Grill

                      Penthouse Bar and Grill at Park Hyatt Bangkok is one of the most stylish rooftop venues in the city, and a great place to head after shopping at Central Embassy, which is just below.

                      Saneh Jaan Restaurant in Ploenchit, Bangkok

                      Saneh Jaan

                        Saneh Jaan is an award-winning Thai restaurant located in Sindhorn Tower on Wireless Road in Ploenchit, Bangkok. Known for serving authentic and traditional Thai cuisine, the restaurant is especially famous for its seasonal Khao Chae, a refreshing summer dish.

                        Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant

                        Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant at Pullman Bangkok

                          Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant at Pullman Bangkok Hotel G combines fine dining with rooftop views from its 37th-floor location. Known for its extensive wine list and French-inspired menu, Scarlett offers dishes such as charcuterie boards and premium steaks in an elegant setting.

                          Belga Rooftop Bar & Brasserie

                          Belga Rooftop Bar and Brasserie

                            Belga Rooftop Bar and Brasserie at Sofitel Sukhumvit brings Belgian charm to Bangkok’s rooftop scene. Located on the 32nd floor, it offers authentic Belgian cuisine such as mussels and fries paired with an extensive selection of craft beers

                            Up and Above rooftop bar in Okura Ploenchit Bangkok

                            Up and Above Bar

                              Up and Above Bar at The Okura Prestige Bangkok is one of those rooftops that feels calm and elegant from the moment you step in. Located on the 24th floor, it doesn’t reach the dizzying heights of some of Bangkok’s tallest sky bars, but the view over the city is still wide and impressive, especially in the late afternoon light.

                              Throwback Rooftop Bar in Silom, Bangkok

                              Throwback Rooftop Bar

                                Throwback Rooftop Bar is a modest and reasonably priced rooftop bar located on the 9th floor of the Silom Edge Building, just across the road from the Silom MRT Station. The view of the busy road and the BTS Skytrain passing by regularly in front of Lumpini Park is a good photo opportunity.

                                Eagle Nest at Sala Rattanakosin

                                EAGLE NEST Rooftop Bar

                                  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.

                                  Wattana Panich Noodle Soupin Bangkok Ekkamai

                                  Wattana Panich

                                    Wattana Panich in Ekkamai serves one of Bangkok’s best beef noodle soups, simmered for decades in a giant pot. A true local classic.”

                                    Che Chin Khor Temple on Bangkok Riverside

                                    Che Chin Khor Temple

                                      Che Chin Khor Temple on Bangkok’s Thonburi side is a small riverside shrine known for its colourful 8-storey pagoda. A quiet stop near Wat Kalayanamit and Kudi Chin.