Sky Bar at Lebua is the 64th-floor open-air rooftop of State Tower, made famous by The Hangover Part II. Bangkok's signature golden-dome bar over the Chao Phraya river.
Tip: Walk-ins only, no reservations. Dress code enforced (no shorts, no flip-flops). Hangovertini is the must-order; cocktails 800-1,200 baht.
Address: 1055 Silom Road, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
Vertigo and Moon Bar on the 60th and 61st floors of Banyan Tree Bangkok are the city's pioneer open-air rooftop, open since 2002. 360-degree views over Lumpini Park.
Tip: Moon Bar opens 17:00 for sunset, Vertigo restaurant from 18:00. Smart casual, no shorts. Cocktails 700-1,000 baht; the corner couches catch the breeze.
Sky Beach on the 78th floor of King Power Mahanakhon is Thailand's highest open-air rooftop bar, run by The Standard hotel since 2022. Daybed seating, DJ rotation.
Tip: Entry via King Power Mahanakhon main lobby. Cocktails 600-900 baht, kitchen until 22:00. Last access 23:00, smart casual, photo ID checked.
Vertigo and Moon Bar on the 60th and 61st floors of Banyan Tree Bangkok are the city's pioneer open-air rooftop, open since 2002. 360-degree views over Lumpini Park.
Tip: Moon Bar opens 17:00 for sunset, Vertigo restaurant from 18:00. Smart casual, no shorts. Cocktails 700-1,000 baht; the corner couches catch the breeze.
Octave at Bangkok Marriott Sukhumvit spans the 45th to 49th floors above Thonglor. Three tiers including a circular 49th-floor open-air rooftop and live DJ nightly.
Tip: Reserve via SevenRooms for a parapet seat at sunset. The top floor opens 17:00, last call 02:00. Two-cocktail minimum after 19:00 on weekends.
Sky Beach on the 78th floor of King Power Mahanakhon is Thailand's highest open-air rooftop bar, run by The Standard hotel since 2022. Daybed seating, DJ rotation.
Tip: Entry via King Power Mahanakhon main lobby. Cocktails 600-900 baht, kitchen until 22:00. Last access 23:00, smart casual, photo ID checked.
Above Eleven on the 33rd floor of Fraser Suites Sukhumvit 11 is Bangkok's pioneer Peruvian-Japanese rooftop, open since 2012. Nikkei-style cocktails and pisco menu.
Tip: Enter through Fraser Suites driveway, take the elevator at the back. Walk-in welcome until 20:00; reserve via OpenTable for sunset balcony tables.
Tichuca on the top of the T-One Building in Bangkok's Phra Khanong is the jungle-themed rooftop on floors 46 to 50. LED rainforest tree centrepiece, the Instagram-era star.
Tip: Walk-in only, no reservations. Arrive before 20:00 to skip the queue, peak Fri-Sat. Cocktails 350-500 baht, food upstairs on the 47th floor.
ThreeSixty Lounge on the 32nd floor of Millennium Hilton Bangkok is the dome-shaped jazz lounge above the Chao Phraya river. Free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier.
Tip: Live jazz from 19:30 nightly. Smart casual, no shorts. Cocktails from 380 baht, no cover. Take the dedicated guest boat from Sathorn pier.