Smalls ★ 4.5
฿฿฿silom-sathornWed-Mon 18:00-02:00, closed Tue
Smalls in Bangkok's Sathon is photographer David Jacobson's three-floor French-bistro listening room. Parisian exposed brick, rooftop terrace, vinyl jazz on Wednesday DJ sets.
Tip: Closed Tuesdays. Reserve a rooftop table at sundown; absinthe-led cocktails 350-500 baht, French bistro plates kitchen until 23:00.
Wong's Place ★ 4.3
฿silom-sathornNightly from 22:00 until staff turn the lights on
Wong's Place off Soi Sri Bamphen has been Bangkok's late-night dive bar since 1987. Wood-panelled bunker exempt from the city's closing curfew, the post-everything destination.
Tip: Wedge a knee at the bar after 02:00 when the city closes. Cash only, drinks from 150 baht, no music charge. Cult VHS film posters cover the walls.
FooJohn Building ★ 4.3
฿฿charoen-krungTue-Sun 18:00-01:00, closed Mon
FooJohn Building in Bangkok's Talad Noi is the three-tier dive in a restored 1960s post-modern shophouse. French bistro ground floor, hidden upstairs cocktail bar, rooftop BBQ.
Tip: Find the mirrored stairwell at the rear for the second-floor speakeasy. No reservations, cash easiest, cocktails from 300 baht. Rooftop opens 18:00.
Iron Balls Distillery and Bar ★ 4.3
฿฿฿thonglor-ekkamaiDaily 18:00-01:00
Iron Balls Distillery on Ekkamai is the steampunk gin distillery and bar with the still behind the counter. Booth-only basement, gin-and-tonics from house-distilled coconut gin.
Tip: Walk-in only, cocktails from 350 baht. The G&T flight is the test drive; the booths face the copper still. Closes 01:00 nightly.
Beam ★ 4.5
฿฿฿thonglor-ekkamaiWed-Sat 21:00-02:00
Beam in Bangkok's Thonglor is the four-level underground club inside 72 Courtyard, open since 2016. Tech-house and techno on a Function-One rig, the city's serious-music room.
Tip: Doors usually 21:00 Wed-Sat. Cover 300-500 baht, photo ID required, smart casual. Limited capacity on the main floor, queue early for international bookings.
Sing Sing Theater ★ 4.4
฿฿฿thonglor-ekkamaiTue-Sat 21:00-02:00, closed Sun-Mon
Sing Sing Theater in Bangkok's Sukhumvit 45 is the 1930s Shanghai-styled club with wrought-iron screens and lanterns. House and electronic DJs alongside cabaret performers.
Tip: Doors 21:00 Tue-Sat. No cover most nights, table reservations via SevenRooms. Smart casual, photo ID, dancing kicks off after midnight.