Q. What is the best riverside rooftop bar in Bangkok?

A. ThreeSixty at the Millennium Hilton offers the best combination of height and river views. For something more intimate, Eagle Nest has an unbeatable view of Wat Arun from just five floors up. SEEN is the best choice if you want space and comfort.

Q. Which riverside rooftop has the best view of Wat Arun?

A. Eagle Nest at Sala Rattanakosin has the best Wat Arun view. It's directly across the river, and at sunset the temple lights up beautifully. Book a table near the edge if you can.

Q. How do I get to riverside rooftop bars?

A. ThreeSixty is easiest, just 100 metres from BTS Charoen Nakhon and connected to ICONSIAM. Eagle Nest is a short walk from MRT Sanam Chai. For 342 Bar, take a ferry from Tha Chang Pier or walk from Wang Lang Market. SEEN is best reached by taxi or hotel shuttle.

Q. Are riverside rooftops expensive?

A. They're generally more affordable than Silom or Sukhumvit rooftops. ThreeSixty and SEEN have hotel bar prices, around 350 to 500 Baht for cocktails. Eagle Nest and 342 Bar are cheaper, with drinks from 200 to 350 Baht.

Q. Do I need a reservation for riverside rooftop bars?

A. Eagle Nest is small and popular, so booking ahead for sunset is a good idea, especially on weekends. ThreeSixty and SEEN are larger and usually have space for walk-ins. 342 Bar rarely gets crowded.

Riverside

4 Best Rooftops Bars on 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.

Chakrabongse Dining

Chakrabongse Dining occupies a unique location by the riverside of Bangkok. Built in 1908 by Prince Chakrabongse as a riverside retreat, the villa overlooks Wat Arun and the Chao Phraya River, creating an unmatched backdrop for a romantic dinner.

Phra Nakhon Restaurant at Capella Hotel Bangkok

Phra Nakhon Restaurant at Capella Bangkok

Phra Nakhon Restaurant at Capella Bangkok offers Michelin-selected Thai cuisine in a peaceful riverside setting tall trees in a beautiful garden, perfect for romantic dinners or friends.

Great Restaurants by Bangkok Riverside.

Dining by the Bangkok Riverside is one of the most scenic ways to eat in Bangkok. There are many great restaurants by Bangkok Riverside (Chao Phraya River) that we enjoyed. Some offer views of the prime landmarks of Bangkok, like Wat Arun and Iconsiam.

Old Custom House in Bangkok, Bangrak District

The Old Customs House Bangkok

The Old Customs House Bangkok is one of those places that used to feel like a secret. Right on the Chao Phraya River, just next to the iconic Mandarin Oriental Hotel, this beautiful European-style building sat quietly for decades, long after it had any official use.

342 Bar

342 Bar is a hidden rooftop bar on the fifth floor of Baan Wanglang Riverside Hotel, right at the edge of Wang Lang Market, on the Thonburi side of Bangkok.

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.

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.

Be My Guest Restaurant

Discover Be My Guest restaurant Bangkok, a small riverside hideaway tucked between IconSiam and Millennium Hilton. Enjoy authentic Thai food with beautiful river views.

Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok

Sala Rattanakosin is a small hotel tucked into a narrow alley along the Chao Phraya River, just a few steps from Tha Tien Pier. It’s easy to miss from the street, but once inside, the setting is striking

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is one of those places we keep going back to. It’s not just because it’s luxurious—it’s because everything runs so smoothly, and the staff always seem to remember your name

10 Affordable Hotels on the Bangkok Riverside

Bangkok’s riverside often feels out of reach for budget-conscious travellers, but it doesn’t have to be. Over the years, we’ve stayed in quite a few hotels along the Chao Phraya, and some of them turned out to be surprisingly affordable.

The Never Ending Summer Restaurant

Never Ending Summer is one of the most stylish restaurants along the Chao Phraya River (Thonburi side), set inside a beautifully repurposed warehouse just next to Millennium Hilton, and not far from IconSiam.

Avani Plus Riverside Bangkok Hotel

Avani Plus Riverside Bangkok Hotel is a modern city sanctuary located on the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. The fashionable 5-star hotel has 250 rooms and suites, each providing unobstructed river views from floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel’s pièce de résistance is its dazzling 28-meter rooftop infinity pool on the 26th floor, with panoramic views of Bangkok’s skyline that take your breath away.