Category · Bangkok-wide
Best Rooftop Bars in Bangkok
- Places
- 124
- Neighbourhoods
- 21
- Busiest
- Silom & Sathorn
124 rooftop bars
On Top Rooftop Bar
4.7(51)Google rating, 51 Google reviewsRooftop Bars · Bang Rak
EA Rooftop at The Empire
4.4(33)Google rating, 33 Google reviewsRooftop Bars · Silom & Sathorn · ฿฿฿
Horizon Pool, 18th Fl. Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok
4.7(27)Google rating, 27 Google reviewsRooftop Bars · Ploenchit · ฿฿฿
The River Bar
4.5(17)Google rating, 17 Google reviewsRooftop Bars · Riverside · ฿฿฿
Where to find them, by line
Bigger station, more rooftop bars. Tap a stop for that neighbourhood.
BTS Sukhumvit Line
62 rooftop bars
BTS Silom Line
29 rooftop bars
MRT Blue Line
22 rooftop bars
Airport Rail Link
1 rooftop bars
Chao Phraya Express Boat
8 rooftop bars
Off the rail map
Before you go
Rooftop Bars in Bangkok: what to know
Rooftop bars in Bangkok range from hotel sky bars with river views to casual terraces above Sukhumvit. Each listing shows its address, rating and opening hours.
Riverside, Bang Rak and Silom & Sathorn hold many of the highest bars, with Chao Phraya views. Silom & Sathorn has the largest group of listings. Riverside and Bang Rak face the water. Along Sukhumvit, rooftops stand on hotels and office towers at Asok, Nana and Sukhumvit. Chinatown and Khao San offer old-town skylines. Ploenchit and Ratchaprasong sit among the malls and hotels. Thonglor has smaller, more relaxed terraces.
Most rooftops open in the late afternoon for sunset and serve until around midnight. Alcohol is generally sold from 11:00 to midnight, and the licence and hours guide explains how that differs for entertainment venues.
Before you go up:
- Check the dress code. Many hotel rooftops do not allow shorts, sleeveless shirts or sandals.
- Book ahead for sunset and ask whether a minimum spend applies.
- Expect closures in heavy rain or strong wind, and check on stormy days.
- Prices usually exclude service charge and VAT.
- Check the age policy if you bring children, since many rooftops are adults only in the evening.
For more bars at street level, see nightlife and our rooftop bars round-up.
Taxi queues at the foot of a tower can be long late at night, so plan your way home before you go up.
Taxi queues at the foot of a tower can be long late at night, so plan your way home before you go up.
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Frequently asked questions
Do Bangkok rooftop bars have a dress code?
Many do, especially in hotels. Expect smart casual, with no shorts, sleeveless tops or flip-flops. Check the venue's own rules before you go, and bring a light jacket for air conditioning. Ask the venue about its closing time too, since it can differ from the kitchen. Ask the venue about its closing time too, since it can differ from the kitchen.
When should I visit a rooftop bar?
Around sunset, roughly 5:30pm to 7pm depending on the season. Book ahead, since it is the busiest time. Later in the evening, tables are easier to find but the view is dark.
Do rooftop bars close when it rains?
Some rooftops close, or move guests indoors, in heavy rain or strong wind. Call or check the venue's page on a stormy day before you travel to the BTS. If you have booked for sunset, ask the bar whether it will move your table indoors when the weather turns. If you have booked for sunset, ask the bar whether it will move your table indoors when the weather turns.
Are rooftop bars suitable for children?
Policies differ. Many rooftops are adults only in the evening, while some welcome families earlier in the day. Check the age rule of the venue before you bring children. Ask also whether strollers are allowed and whether the bar sets a minimum spend for tables near the edge. Ask also whether strollers are allowed and whether the bar sets a minimum spend for tables near the edge.
Which areas have rooftop bars with river views?
Riverside, Bang Rak and Silom and Sathorn have many of the highest bars with Chao Phraya views. Open those area pages to compare venues and check the map pin. Book a table near the rail for a clear view of the river. Book a table near the rail for a clear view of the river.