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Special Places to Eat and Drink in Bangkok

Planning a special night out? Bangkok has a huge range of special restaurants and bars, from sky high rooftop bars with incredible views to world class Thai restaurants serving unique, high quality dishes.

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Below, we’ve listed 17 unique and special restaurants and bars in Bangkok that are perfect for romantic nights out and unforgettable experiences.

Gourmet Thai Dining

Nahm
  • Located inside the Metropolitan Hotel, Nahm is widely regarded as one of the world’s best Thai restaurants. High quality ingredients, authentic Thai recipes and a relaxing setting make Nahm a great place to experience gourmet Thai cuisine.
Bo.Lan
  • Bo.Lan specialises in creative Thai tasting menus in a calm, relaxing setting. The restaurant, run by chefs Dylan Jones and Duangporn Songvisava, was listed as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in Asia.
Sala Rim Naam
  • Part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Sala Rim Naam is an upmarket Thai restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining options. The combination of river views and excellent food make Sala Rim Naam a great choice if you’re searching for a high-end Thai dining experience in Bangkok.
Saffron

  • Located on the 52nd floor of the Banyan Tree Hotel, Saffron serves excellent Thai food with personal service and a panoramic view over Bangkok. In addition to the extensive food menu, Saffron has a great selection of Thai-inspired cocktails.
Na Aroon
  • Hidden close to the end of Sukhumvit Soi 1, Na Aroon is an organic vegetarian restaurant inside Ariyasom Villa Boutique Hotel. The restaurant’s great selection of high quality vegetarian dishes and calm garden setting make it a nice escape from the busy Sukhumvit area.
Err
  • Run by the team behind Bo.Lan, Err bills itself as an “urban rustic” restaurant. The large menu includes Thai curries, a selection of grilled meats, stir fried dishes, soups, fermented foods and more.

Unique International Dining

Gaggan
  • Run by chef Gaggan Anand, Gaggan is a unique Indian restaurant that serves modern, exciting versions of classic Indian dishes. Ranked No. 1 in the San Pellegrino Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards 2015, Gaggan is massively popular, making it wise to book ahead of schedule.
DID – Dine in the Dark
  • Dine in the Dark offers, as its name suggests, dining in an environment that’s completely devoid of light. A variety of four-course set menus are available, ranging from Asian and Western food to a Surprise Menu.
Issaya Siamese Club
  • Located inside a beautiful historical villa, Issaya Siamese Club is an upmarket Thai restaurant that serves high quality classic Thai dishes with excellent desserts and a diverse selection of great drinks. Both indoor and outdoor dining is available.
Face
  • Located on Sukhumvit Soi 38, Face is a large restaurant split into several sections, each serving either Indian, Japanese or Thai cuisine as well as a range of cocktails. The complex is designed based on the traditional Thai house and has a stunning look and atmosphere.
The Iron Fairies
  • Designed in the style of a dark fairytale workshop, The Iron Fairies is a unique bar on Soi Thong Lor. The bar’s crowded, maze-like interior, dark atmosphere and great selection of cocktails and food make it a fun choice for a night out.
Maggie Choo’s
  • Located below Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom, Maggie Choo’s is a stylish underground bar with an interior inspired by 1930s Shanghai. Live music and a truly unique atmosphere make Maggie Choo’s a good choice, although it tends to attract crowds later than other bars in the area.

Great Views

The Deck
  • Part of Arun Residence, The Deck is an outdoor restaurant with fantastic views over Wat Arun and the Chao Phraya River. The menu is made up of Thai classics and a selection of Western dishes.
Vertigo and Moon Bar

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Vertigo and Moon Bar © johnas

  • Vertigo, the rooftop restaurant located on top of the Banyan Tree Hotel, offers sweeping views of the city and a menu of Thai and Western dishes. Moon Bar, also located on the rooftop, is a great place to enjoy a drink and watch the sun set over Bangkok’s dense skyline.
ThreeSixty Lounge
  • Located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya, the Millennium Hilton’s ThreeSixty Lounge is a stylish sky bar with great views of Bangkok’s skyline. While it isn’t open air, ThreeSixty’s great location makes it a good choice for enjoying a drink or two and a fantastic view of Bangkok.
Octave Rooftop Lounge
  • Octave Rooftop Lounge is an upmarket rooftop bar and lounge that’s part of the Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit. Unique cocktails, many of which are flavoured based on famous Thai dishes, and a selection of Thai, Western and Japanese dishes make it a great choice for dinner and drinks.
Sirocco and Sky Bar

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Sirocco and Sky Bar © johnas

  • Famous for its appearance in The Hangover Part II, Sirocco is a luxurious rooftop restaurant in Lebua at State Tower. Sky Bar and Distil, both located on the rooftop, serve high quality drinks with great views over Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River.



Boutique Hotels in Bangkok

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