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9 best rooftop bars in Bangkok

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In short

The best rooftop bars in Bangkok are Sky Bar, Sky Beach at MahaNakhon, Octave in Thonglor and Above Eleven.

Nine skyline bars across Silom, Sukhumvit and Thonglor, from the city's most famous view to a cheap sunset with no dress code. Vertigo and Moon Bar, on the 61st floor of Banyan Tree, are closed for renovation and reopen on 2 December 2026, Banyan Tree's own page says (checked November 2026).

  1. Rooftop evening at Bangkok’s Sky Bar, with illuminated steps, columns and a golden dome.

    Photo: Steve Jurvetson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    1Sky Bar฿฿฿฿

    The open-air bar on the 64th floor of lebua at State Tower, 247 metres above the Chao Phraya, lebua's own Sky Bar page says, where The Hangover Part II filmed: a round bar at the tip of the deck, standing only, from 5pm. For the photo, once; walk-in only, no bags, smart casual. Read our Sky Bar guide.

    The Hangover photolebua, Silom

  2. Sky Beach, MahaNakhon, one of the best rooftop bars in Bangkok, at night.AI

    Photo: AI-generated image

    2Sky Beach, MahaNakhon฿฿฿

    The highest rooftop bar in Bangkok, on the 78th floor of the MahaNakhon tower, open every day from 10am to midnight with last entry at 11pm, The Standard's own Sky Beach page says (checked November 2026). Guests can walk the SkyWalk glass floor after 7pm. Read our MahaNakhon SkyWalk guide.

    The highest viewMahaNakhon, Silom

  3. Rooftop sightseeing at Octave in Bangkok overlooking illuminated skyscrapers and an elevated railway at night.

    Photo: Ninara from Helsinki, Finland, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    3Octave฿฿

    The top five floors of the Marriott Sukhumvit, from the 45th to the 49th, with a round bar on the open-air top deck and the whole city around you. Happy hour runs before 8pm, and the top floors close if it rains. Read our Octave guide, or see our Thonglor guide.

    A 360-degree viewMarriott Sukhumvit, Thonglor

  4. Cocktails on a wooden rooftop bar with the city skyline at dusk.AI

    4Tichuca฿฿

    The jungle rooftop on the 46th floor of T-One, with a glowing tree in the middle of the bar. Walk-in only from 5pm, so arrive at opening for a spot by the tree. Read our Tichuca guide.

    The photoT-One, Ekkamai

  5. Above Eleven, one of the best rooftop bars in Bangkok, at night.AI

    Photo: AI-generated image

    5Above Eleven฿฿

    A Peruvian-Japanese rooftop on the 33rd floor of Fraser Suites, with a younger crowd and the Soi 11 clubs a short walk below. Eat here, stay for the DJ, then walk down. Read our Above Eleven guide, or see our Soi 11 guide.

    A night outFraser Suites, Soi 11

  6. A bartender making drinks at a rooftop bar with the city lit up at night.AI

    6Distil฿฿฿

    The lounge in the same tower as Sky Bar: sofas, cigars, an oyster bar and the same river view, but with a seat. The pick for a group that wants to sit down after the Sky Bar photo.

    A seat and a cigarlebua, Silom

  7. Brewski, one of the best rooftop bars in Bangkok, at night.AI

    Photo: AI-generated image

    7Brewski฿

    18 taps and more than 100 craft beers on a Soi 27 rooftop, the biggest beer list on any Bangkok roof. Casual, open from 5pm, and a good first stop before the Sukhumvit bars.

    Craft beerSoi 27

  8. Sky on 20, one of the best rooftop bars in Bangkok, at night.AI

    Photo: AI-generated image

    8Sky on 20฿

    A casual rooftop on the 26th floor of the Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, open every day from 5pm to 1am with a DJ on Friday and Saturday evenings, the hotel's own page says (checked November 2026). Happy hour runs from 5pm to 7pm, and it's about 10 minutes' walk from BTS Asok.

    BudgetSoi 20

  9. A bartender pouring cocktails at a rooftop bar above the city lights.AI

    9Cielo Sky Bar฿

    A quiet rooftop in Phra Khanong with good happy hours, usually open every day from 5:30pm to 1am, its own Instagram says (checked November 2026). A cheap sunset with no crowds; take the BTS to Phra Khanong. Read our Cielo guide.

    A quiet sunsetPhra Khanong

Side by side

Sky Bar

Area:
Silom
Price:
the city's priciest
Dress:
smart casual
Best for:
the Hangover photo

Sky Beach, MahaNakhon

Area:
Silom
Price:
high
Dress:
smart casual
Best for:
the highest view

Octave

Area:
Thonglor
Price:
mid
Dress:
smart casual
Best for:
a 360-degree view

Tichuca

Area:
Ekkamai
Price:
mid
Dress:
smart casual
Best for:
the photo

Above Eleven

Area:
Soi 11
Price:
mid
Dress:
relaxed before 8pm
Best for:
a night out

Distil

Area:
Silom
Price:
lounge prices
Dress:
smart casual
Best for:
a seat and a cigar

Brewski

Area:
Soi 27
Price:
low
Dress:
casual
Best for:
craft beer

Sky on 20

Area:
Soi 20
Price:
low
Dress:
casual
Best for:
budget

Cielo Sky Bar

Area:
Phra Khanong
Price:
low
Dress:
casual
Best for:
a quiet sunset

Which rooftop for your group?

It comes down to the photo, the budget and what comes after.

Our groups do one big view at sunset, then a cheaper rooftop on Sukhumvit, then the clubs.

The Hangover photo, once

Go to:
Sky Bar

The highest view in the city

Go to:
Sky Beach at MahaNakhon

A 360-degree view at a fair price

Go to:
Octave

A rooftop that turns into a night out

Go to:
Above Eleven

A seat and a cigar

Go to:
Distil

Craft beer

Go to:
Brewski

The cheapest sunset

Go to:
Sky on 20 or Cielo

The happy hours

Happy hours run early, before the sunset crowd.

  • Octave: happy hour before 8pm on selected drinks.
  • Sky on 20: happy-hour deals early in the evening.
  • Cielo Sky Bar: decent happy hours, early in the evening.
  • Sky Bar: no happy hour; prices are the same all year.

On a budget? Happy hour at Octave or Sky on 20, then one round at Sky Bar for the photo.

  • Sky Bar, lebua, the Hangover view
  • Sky Beach, MahaNakhon, 78th floor
  • Octave, Thonglor, a 360-degree view
  • Tichuca

When to go

Arrive 45 to 60 minutes before sunset, and pick November to February for the clearest skies. Most open at 5pm.

Rain closes the open-air decks from May to October, so in the wet season keep a covered bar as plan B.

Three rooftops in one evening

The best rooftop bars in Bangkok sit in two clusters, Silom by the river and Sukhumvit to the east, and they can be a long drive apart in traffic.

So pick a side. Silom for Sky Bar, Distil and Sky Beach; Sukhumvit for Octave, Above Eleven and the clubs after. That's how the top rooftop bars fit into one evening.

Insider tip: Octave's top floors close if it rains, so in the wet season keep Above Eleven, a short ride away, as plan B.

Tanner's pick: for a group of friends, Octave at sunset, then Above Eleven and the Soi 11 clubs. Ask Tanner to put the car between them.

After the rooftops

Then dinner and a club: Sky Bar or Octave at sunset, dinner in Thonglor or on Soi 11, then your own table at a club in RCA or on Sukhumvit until late. Hours can change on the night, so Tanner calls the club before you go.

See the whole city in our Bangkok nightlife guide, and book the club in our best clubs in Bangkok. Ask Tanner to hold your table.

Bangkok rooftop bars in short

  • The most famous: Sky Bar at lebua, the Hangover view, standing only.
  • The highest: Sky Beach, on the 78th floor of MahaNakhon.
  • The best value view: Octave, a 360-degree deck over Thonglor.
  • The night out: Above Eleven, with the Soi 11 clubs below.
  • The cheapest sunset: Sky on 20 or Cielo Sky Bar.
  • Most open at 5pm; arrive 45 to 60 minutes before sunset, smart casual, passport in your pocket.
  • More views: see our rooftop bars across Thailand, from Phuket to Pattaya.

Checked November 2026.

Getting home

The door, the car and the next stop

Three things make the evening easy: the dress, the car and the next stop. The door: smart casual at the big hotel rooftops (closed shoes, no vests or flip-flops), passport in your pocket, 20 and over. The car: a driver waiting between rooftops, because Silom and Sukhumvit can be a long drive apart in traffic. The next stop: your VIP table at a club after the last rooftop. Plan it with Tanner.

Tanner Altman, host at Party ThailandWritten by Tanner Altman · Updated 7 November 2026

Questions

Before you book

Are rooftop bars in Bangkok worth it?

Yes, for one drink at sunset. The views are some of the best in Asia: pick one famous rooftop for the photo and a cheaper one for the rest of the evening.

What is the best rooftop bar Bangkok has?

Sky Bar at lebua for the Hangover view, Sky Beach at MahaNakhon for the highest view, and Octave for a 360-degree view at a fair price.

What is the highest rooftop bar in Bangkok?

Sky Beach, on the 78th floor of the MahaNakhon tower, is the highest rooftop bar in Bangkok. It's open daily from 10am to midnight, and guests can walk the SkyWalk glass floor after 7pm.

Which hotels in Bangkok have the best rooftop bars?

lebua at State Tower (Sky Bar and Distil), the Marriott Sukhumvit (Octave) and Fraser Suites on Soi 11 (Above Eleven).

How much are drinks at Bangkok rooftop bars?

Sky Bar is the priciest drink in the city, with no happy hour. Octave, Tichuca and Above Eleven cost less, and Sky on 20 and Cielo less again, with early happy hours. Ask Tanner to have the first round waiting.

What is the dress code for Bangkok rooftop bars?

Smart casual at the hotel rooftops: closed shoes, no vests or flip-flops. Sky on 20, Brewski and Cielo are casual.

What are the best affordable rooftop bars in Bangkok?

Sky on 20, Cielo Sky Bar and Brewski are the budget rooftops on our list, with early happy hours at Sky on 20 and Cielo.

What are the best rooftop bars on Sukhumvit?

Octave in Thonglor, Above Eleven on Soi 11, Tichuca in Ekkamai, Brewski on Soi 27 and Sky on 20.

How do I choose a rooftop bar in Bangkok?

Pick by the view, the budget and the next stop: Sky Bar or Sky Beach for the big view, Octave for value, Above Eleven if the clubs come next, and Sky on 20 or Cielo for a cheap sunset.

What is the most famous rooftop bar in Bangkok?

Sky Bar, at the top of lebua at State Tower on Silom Road, where The Hangover Part II filmed. Go once, at sunset, for the photo.

What is the best rooftop restaurant in Bangkok?

Above Eleven, the Peruvian-Japanese rooftop on the 33rd floor of Fraser Suites on Soi 11, for dinner with the clubs a short walk below. Vertigo, on the 61st floor of Banyan Tree, reopens on 2 December 2026.

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