Thonglor has great nightlife. If you are looking for a walkable with plenty of bars and places to hang out, then this is where you should be. Everything is within walking distance on the main street, which means you don’t have to use cabs in the busy city. This place is great to explore for the evening. Here is our list of some of the best bars in Thonglor, if you are looking for more on the neighborhood, then check out or posts on the restaurants and coffee shops of Thonglor.
Backstage Bar @ PlayHaus Hotel
To get to this bar, you need to walk into the grand foyer at the Playhaus hotel. Then, approach the red curtain, stepping through will transport you into a dark and cozy speakeasy-themed dressing room filled with old school dressing mirrors and candles. The music and easygoing vibe were awesome. The cocktails were great quality and were accompanied by delicious popcorn for snacking. This is one of our favorite bars in Bangkok because it has a very down to earth attitude and old school aesthetic hidden behind the thick red curtain. Their facebook with more info can be found here. We had a killer American style whiskey Sour.
Hours: 7pm-2am daily
*They require minimum 1 drinks/person, due to limited seats
*They have no dress code, except no tank tops for guys. Sorry bros.
Wanderlust Rooftop Bar
This chill spot in Thonglor is a smaller, cozy rooftop bar with lights strung up all over. The bar can be kind of confusing to find. You need to find the stairs or elevator to get up to the snooze hotel. You can either enter through the back alley of the building or through a restaurant on the front. It’s nearby the popular brunch spot called Sundays Thonglor. Their menu and more info can be found on their facebook found
Hours: 6pm-2am Sunday-Monday
Bad Motel Bar (+Rooftop 90’s bar)
This is the same space as Casa Lapin. The place is a cafe called Casa Lapin by day and Bad Motel by night. They also have a 90’s themed rooftop bar upstairs with a different vibe from downstairs. This is a quality hipster cafe and quality bar. Their drinks are excellent, and the place has
Hours: 17:00 – 01:00
Location: Sukhumvit 55, Thonglor (between Soi 15 and 17, next to J Avenue), Bangkok Thong Lor Tel: +66 (0) 2 712 7288
Iron Fairies
This bar is a gem. It’s a dark elusive bar in the Thonglor district. As you enter, you need to give yourself time for your eyes to adjust to the moody lighting. It’s filled with vintage decorations and several spiral staircases. It sort of feels like walking into an old school pirate ship. The bar has excellent drinks and killer burgers. The name is based off a children’s book with a world of iron miners who make iron fairies that come to life when they see the sun. Their website with their menu, story, and merchandise store can be found here.
Hours
Sun – Mon:6:00 pm – 2:00 am Mon – Tue:6:00 pm – 2:00 am Tue – Wed:6:00 pm – 2:00 am Wed – Thu:6:00 pm – 2:00 am Thu – Fri:6:00 pm – 2:00 am Fri – Sat:6:00 pm – 2:00 am Sat – Sun:6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Beer Belly @ 72
Beer Belly is located in the “72 Courtyard,” which is one of the many shared collective of restaurants in Thonglor. It’s got a really colorful graffiti wall and tons of games like a ping pong table, a pool table, and a beer pong table. The atmosphere is really relaxed and fun. It’s a great place to come with friends for the evening. Beer Belly has 20 craft beers on tap, which gives you a good selection. They are connected to a large outdoor courtyard with seating, as well as plenty of indoor seating where you can listen to live music. You can find out their menu, beers and about events on their facebook page here. This place is
Hours | Everyday 5PM – 2AM
Email | info@beerbellybkk.com
Rabbit Hole
The Rabbit Hole is a secret bar hidden behind a wooden door on the street of Thonglor right next to a Ramen place. This dark, sophisticated speakeasy is a hidden oasis off of the busy street. You will not see a sign or an official entry. Nothing except a sliding wooden door is visible. They have high-quality, specially crafted cocktails at this sophisticated bar. The menu and event details on their facebook can be found here. Their website and list of cocktails and more information can be found here.
Hours
Sun – Mon:7:00 pm – 2:00 am Mon – Tue:7:00 pm – 2:00 am Tue – Wed:7:00 pm – 2:00 am Wed – Thu:7:00 pm – 2:00 am Thu – Fri:7:00 pm – 2:00 am Fri – Sat:7:00 pm – 2:00 am Sat – Sun:7:00 pm – 2:00 am
Brew Beers & Ciders
This used to be in Thonglor location and moved to Sukhumvit, Bangkok downtown. This place has several locations in Bangkok and has many imported beers as well as a large supply of ciders to choose from. It has extensive food and beer menu and creates a good atmosphere to hang out and chat in a well lit and atmospheric space. Their site with more beer and menu information can be found here.
Hours: 11:00am- 2:00am daily
If you are looking for more to see in Thonglor, check out our articles on its best coffee shops and restaurants.
