3 late-night dives in Bangkok our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Bangkok nightlife.
Wong's Place ★ 4.3
silom-sathorn · 27/3 Soi Sri Bamphen, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120
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-krung · 831 Soi Charoen Krung 31, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
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-ekkamai · G/F Park Lane Ekkamai, Soi Sukhumvit 63, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
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.