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Best Nightlife in Bangkok

Places
670
Neighbourhoods
22
Busiest
Silom & Sathorn

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670 nightlife

Where to find them, by line

Bigger station, more nightlife. Tap a stop for that neighbourhood.

BTS Sukhumvit Line

337 nightlife

  1. N5Ari & Pradipat37 nightlife
  2. N3Victory Monu­ment5 nightlife
  3. N2Phaya Thai16 nightlife
  4. CENSiam—
  5. E1Ratcha­prasong30 nightlife
  6. E2Ploen­chit20 nightlife
  7. E3Nana47 nightlife
  8. E4Asok39 nightlife
  9. E5Phrom Phong38 nightlife
  10. E6Thonglor23 nightlife
  11. E7Ekkamai31 nightlife
  12. E8Phra Kha­nong—
  13. E9On Nut35 nightlife
  14. E13Bang Na16 nightlife

BTS Silom Line

96 nightlife

  1. S2Silom & Sathorn89 nightlife
  2. S6Riverside7 nightlife

MRT Blue Line

141 nightlife

  1. China­town53 nightlife
  2. Bang Rak11 nightlife
  3. Sukhumvit32 nightlife
  4. Ratchada45 nightlife

Airport Rail Link

18 nightlife

  1. Pratunam3 nightlife
  2. Ramkham­haeng15 nightlife

Chao Phraya Express Boat

39 nightlife

  1. Khao San39 nightlife

Off the rail map

Other Bangkok27

Before you go

Nightlife in Bangkok: what to know

Nightlife in Bangkok covers cocktail bars, pubs, live-music venues, clubs and late-night lounges. Listings show the address, the rating and the hours.

Thonglor and Ekkamai have many cocktail bars and live-music venues. Sukhumvit around Nana and Asok is busy and international. Silom has Patpong and the bars of Soi 2 and Soi 4. Khao San is lively and casual, and Ratchada has larger entertainment venues.

By number of listings, Silom & Sathorn and Chinatown lead. Nana, Ratchada, Khao San and Asok follow, with Phrom Phong and Ari & Pradipat close behind.

Under a Royal Gazette notice reported in May 2026, alcohol is generally sold from 11:00 to midnight. Licensed entertainment venues may serve during their legal opening hours, generally until 2am, or 4am in designated zones. Our licence and hours guide explains how the rules differ by venue type.

Before you go out:

  • Check the closing time, and whether the venue is a licensed entertainment venue if you plan to stay late.
  • Carry your passport or a copy. Venues may check ID, and the legal drinking age is 20.
  • Remember that alcohol sales stop on some religious holidays and election days.
  • Ask about cover charges, minimum spends and service charge before you order.
  • Check the dress code for clubs and hotel bars.

For views with your drink, see rooftop bars. Our cocktail bars round-up adds background.

Check the map pin, since nearby sois can have very different crowds.

Check the map pin, since nearby sois can have very different crowds.

Run a bar or club? List it free, or see listing plans. Press Claim Listing on an existing page.

Frequently asked questions

What time do bars close in Bangkok?

Most bars stop serving at midnight under the general sale hours. Licensed entertainment venues may stay open later, generally to 2am, or 4am in designated zones. Check the venue's own hours.

What is the drinking age in Thailand?

The legal drinking age is 20. Venues may ask for ID, so carry your passport or a copy. Without ID, you may be turned away at the door. Staff may refuse entry if you cannot show proof of age. Staff may refuse entry if you cannot show proof of age.

Is alcohol sold on every day of the year?

No. Alcohol sales stop on some religious holidays and election days. Check the date before you plan a night out, and ask your hotel if you are unsure. Also check the notice for temple days and public holidays, which vary from year to year. Also check the notice for temple days and public holidays, which vary from year to year.

Which areas are best for cocktail bars and live music?

Thonglor and Ekkamai have many cocktail bars and live-music venues. Silom has Patpong and the bars of Soi 2 and Soi 4. Open the area pages to compare venues. Ratchada has larger entertainment venues, and Khao San is casual and lively. Ratchada has larger entertainment venues, and Khao San is casual and lively.

Do clubs and hotel bars have a dress code?

Many do. Check the venue's rules before you go. Hotel bars often ask for smart casual, with covered shoes. Ask about cover charges and minimum spends as well. Staff at the door may refuse entry for sandals or shorts. Staff at the door may refuse entry for sandals or shorts.