Quick answer
Bangkok's rooftop bars range from budget-friendly to premium, with Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar recommended for its 360° views, especially during sunset. While many are overpriced tourist traps, this guide highlights bars recommended by expats and experienced travelers for value, views, and overall experience.
- Best overall
- Assembly Point
- Price/value range
- Varies by pick
- Top-ranked pick
- Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar
- Last verified
- 2026-03
Top verdicts
- Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar: The most consistently recommended rooftop bar on Reddit — and for good reason.
- Sky Bar at Lebua State Tower: The most iconic rooftop bar in Asia — and the most expensive.
- AIRE Bar at Hyatt Place Sukhumvit 24: The best-value rooftop bar in Bangkok — full stop.
Bangkok's rooftop bars range from budget-friendly to premium, with Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar recommended for its 360° views, especially during sunset. While many are overpriced tourist traps, this guide highlights bars recommended by expats and experienced travelers for value, views, and overall experience.
Bangkok has more rooftop bars per square kilometer than any city on Earth. The problem? Half of them are overpriced tourist traps coasting on a 2009 Hangover movie scene, while the actually good ones fly under the radar.
We combed through hundreds of Reddit posts from r/Bangkok, r/ThailandTourism, and r/travel to find the bars that expats and experienced travelers actually recommend — not just the ones that pay for TripAdvisor placement.
Rooftop Bar Map
1. Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar
How we built this list
We analyzed 100+ Reddit posts and 800+ comments across r/Bangkok, r/ThailandTourism, and r/travel — spanning 2022 to 2025. Bars were ranked by recommendation frequency , value for money, and view quality. We weighted Bangkok expat opinions heavily — they know which bars are worth your baht and which are tourist tax.
1Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar
Mid-Range
📍 Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, 45th floor
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The most consistently recommended rooftop bar on Reddit — and for good reason.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Mid-Range in Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, 45th floor
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 5,953 Google reviews · Known for 360-degree views, sunset cocktails · Mid-Range
- Limitations
- Can get busy around sunset; reservations recommended for prime tables
- Price / value
- 4.4★ from 5,953 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The most consistently recommended rooftop bar on Reddit — and for good reason. 360° views, reasonable prices, and three levels to explore. The best value-to-view ratio in Bangkok. Arrive at 5:30 PM.
- What to order
- Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar, located on the 45th floor of the Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, offers mid-range experiences with its 360° views. For the best value, order beer, though their signature cocktails are also solid. Arrive 30 minutes before sunset to secure a table with panoramic views. The 49th floor is the highest open-air level.
- Best time to go
- Arrive around 5:30 pm for sunset; later for drinks and DJs
- Wait expectation
- Can get busy around sunset; reservations recommended for prime tables
- Reservation
- Recommended
Source quality: 4 sources · google-serp-kg, booking-page, official-site, instagram-snippet · verified 2026-03 · medium-high confidence
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"Octave Rooftop at Marriot. Lovely views and drinks are not as pricey as the newer rooftop bars."
— r/Bangkok · Thread
"Octave at Marriott Bangkok has fantastic views. Food is okay too. For best value-to-view ratio, it's hard to beat."
— r/ThailandTourism · Thread
2Sky Bar at Lebua State Tower
Iconic
📍 Lebua State Tower, 63rd floor, Silom
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The most iconic rooftop bar in Asia — and the most expensive.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Iconic in Lebua State Tower, 63rd floor, Silom
- Strengths
- 3.9★ from 6,858 Google reviews · Known for hangover views, river skyline · Iconic
- Limitations
- Often crowded, but walk-in flow is part of the model
- Price / value
- 3.9★ from 6,858 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The most iconic rooftop bar in Asia — and the most expensive. Go once, order one drink, take the photo, and leave. The river view at sunset is genuinely breathtaking. Just don't expect value for money.
- What to order
- Sky Bar, an iconic bar on the 63rd floor of the Lebua State Tower in Silom, offers dramatic views. Order their signature "hangovertini" (a nod to The Hangover 2). Given the prices, it's best to have one drink to soak in the Chao Phraya river view and then move on.
- Best time to go
- Go for sunset and leave after one drink if value matters
- Wait expectation
- Often crowded, but walk-in flow is part of the model
- Reservation
- Usually not needed
Source quality: 4 sources · official-site, dress-code-page, faq-page, brand-page · verified 2026-03 · high confidence
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"Lebua State Tower might be a bit on the expensive side, but the view is great. Went in 2019 to recreate the Hangover scene."
— u/BigAd8172, r/ThailandTourism · 3 upvotes
"If you want the best view (in my opinion) it's Lebua, where they filmed Hangover 2. VERY pricey. But worth the drink price. Go for sunset, it's breathtaking."
— r/ThailandTourism · Thread
"2000+ THB drinks ARE a ripoff, when the going rate at rooftop bars is <500 THB. If you write 'Lebua is super expensive but I still like it' that's totally ok. But recommending Lebua to someone asking for 'not ripoff Skybars' is a bad recommendation."
— u/flocu, r/Bangkok · Thread
3AIRE Bar at Hyatt Place Sukhumvit 24
Budget-Friendly
📍 Hyatt Place, Sukhumvit 24
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The best-value rooftop bar in Bangkok — full stop.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Budget-Friendly in Hyatt Place, Sukhumvit 24
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 753 Google reviews · Known for happy hour deals, free-flow drinks · Budget-Friendly
- Limitations
- Usually manageable; less crowded than flagship rooftops
- Price / value
- 4.6★ from 753 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The best-value rooftop bar in Bangkok — full stop. The 599 baht free-flow deal is absurd for a rooftop bar. Nice wraparound terrace, uncrowded, good views. The top-voted recommendation on Reddit's "affordable rooftop" threads.
- What to order
- AIRE Bar, a budget-friendly option at the Hyatt Place Sukhumvit 24 with a 4.6-star rating, offers beers starting at ฿180. Take advantage of their 2-hour free-flow promotion for 599 baht, which includes unlimited house wine and beer (Chang/Singha).
- Best time to go
- Sunset or happy hour from 5–6 pm
- Wait expectation
- Usually manageable; less crowded than flagship rooftops
- Reservation
- Recommended
Source quality: 4 sources · google-serp-kg, official-site, instagram-snippet, promo-snippet · verified 2026-03 · medium-high confidence
🕐 Closed now
Mon5:00 PM – 12:00 AMTue5:00 PM – 12:00 AMWed5:00 PM – 12:00 AMThu5:00 PM – 12:00 AMFri5:00 PM – 1:00 AMSat5:00 PM – 1:00 AMSun5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
"Just went to one called AIRE, they have an unlimited house wine and beer promotion for 2 hours for 599 baht net. Very nice wrap around rooftop, wasn't that crowded at all either for sunset. I think that was the best deal I've found for a nice rooftop bar."
— u/Clear_Sky_5351, r/Bangkok · 37 upvotes
4Red Sky at Centara Grand
Mid-Range
📍 Centara Grand, 55th floor, Central World
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: A solid mid-range pick with great city views from the 55th floor.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Mid-Range in Centara Grand, 55th floor, Central World
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 4,398 Google reviews · Known for happy hour, centralworld views · Mid-Range
- Limitations
- Can get busy at sunset; reservations required for a smooth entry
- Price / value
- 4.5★ from 4,398 reviews
- Why it made the list
- A solid mid-range pick with great city views from the 55th floor. The circular bar means no bad seats. Located right above Central World mall, making it easy to combine with shopping. Hit happy hour.
- What to order
- Red Sky, a mid-range bar on the 55th floor of the Centara Grand at Central World, offers well-crafted signature cocktails. The circular bar design ensures everyone enjoys a view. Visit during happy hour (5–7 PM) for significant savings.
- Best time to go
- Happy hour around sunset, roughly 4–7 pm
- Wait expectation
- Can get busy at sunset; reservations required for a smooth entry
- Reservation
- Recommended
Source quality: 5 sources · google-serp-kg, official-site, facebook-snippet, reservation-snippet, instagram-snippet · verified 2026-03 · high confidence
🕐 Closed now
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"Not sure what your limit is but here are ones I've been to: Red Sky at Centara, Octave at Marriott Sukhumvit, Spire at Dusit Thani, Bar.Yard at Kimpton, rooftop at King Power Mahanakorn."
— r/ThailandTourism · Thread
"Personally, I also like Red Sky. Great views and the drinks are fairly priced for a rooftop."
— u/Bambule247, r/Bangkok · Thread
5Mahanakhon SkyBar & SkyWalk
Iconic
📍 King Power Mahanakhon, 78th floor
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: Bangkok's tallest building + glass-floor observation deck + rooftop bar = an unforgettable experience.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Iconic in King Power Mahanakhon, 78th floor
- Strengths
- 4.7★ from 28,207 Google reviews · Known for highest views, skywalk · Iconic
- Limitations
- absolutely worth doing once
- Price / value
- 4.7★ from 28,207 reviews
- Why it made the list
- Bangkok's tallest building + glass-floor observation deck + rooftop bar = an unforgettable experience. The glass floor is genuinely thrilling. More of an "attraction with a bar" than a pure bar, but absolutely worth doing once.
- What to order
- Mahanakhon SkyBar & SkyWalk, located on the 78th floor of King Power Mahanakhon, is an iconic destination with admission including access to the glass-floor SkyWalk observation deck. After experiencing the SkyWalk, order a cocktail at the bar and enjoy the view, which is particularly magical at sunset.
- Best time to go
- Late afternoon into sunset for the view experience
- Wait expectation
- Can be busy around sunset because it doubles as an attraction
- Reservation
- Usually not needed
Source quality: 4 sources · official-site, skywalk-page, attraction-page, dress-code-snippet · verified 2026-03 · medium confidence
🕐 Closed now
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"I always recommend the Mahanakhon Skywalk to my visitors and think the value for money is quite reasonable compared to others."
— u/Bambule247, r/Bangkok · Thread
6Heaven Rooftop Bar
Budget-Friendly
📍 Central Bangkok
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: A local favorite for reasonably priced rooftop drinks without the tourist markup.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Budget-Friendly in Central Bangkok
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 1,460 Google reviews · Budget-Friendly · Central Bangkok
- Limitations
- dress code stress, just cold drinks and a nice view
- Price / value
- 4.4★ from 1,460 reviews
- Why it made the list
- A local favorite for reasonably priced rooftop drinks without the tourist markup. No pretension, no dress code stress, just cold drinks and a nice view. The rooftop bar for people who actually live in Bangkok.
- What to order
- Heaven Rooftop Bar, a budget-friendly option in central Bangkok, offers surprisingly good views for its price point. Order beer or house cocktails, which are genuinely affordable. It's perfect for a casual sunset drink.
🕐 Open now
Mon5:00 PM – 2:00 AMTue5:00 PM – 2:00 AMWed5:00 PM – 2:00 AMThu5:00 PM – 2:00 AMFri5:00 PM – 2:00 AMSat5:00 PM – 2:00 AMSun5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
"When I want to go to a rooftop bar where the drinks are reasonably priced I go to Heaven rooftop bar. If I want something with an epic view I go to Tribe and EmSphere around sunset."
— r/Bangkok · Thread
7Vertigo & Moon Bar at Banyan Tree
Premium
📍 Banyan Tree Hotel, 61st floor, Sathorn
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The most dramatic "open-air" feeling of any Bangkok rooftop — no glass walls, just you, the wind, and the skyline.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Premium in Banyan Tree Hotel, 61st floor, Sathorn
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 4,299 Google reviews · Premium · Banyan Tree Hotel, 61st floor, Sathorn
- Limitations
- the experience of standing 61 floors up with nothing between you and the city is worth every baht
- Price / value
- 4.3★ from 4,299 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The most dramatic "open-air" feeling of any Bangkok rooftop — no glass walls, just you, the wind, and the skyline. Not cheap, but the experience of standing 61 floors up with nothing between you and the city is worth every baht.
- What to order
- Vertigo & Moon Bar, a premium experience on the 61st floor of the Banyan Tree Hotel in Sathorn, offers cocktails. Start with a cocktail at Moon Bar to enjoy the view, and if your budget allows, have dinner at Vertigo. The open-air rooftop bar alone is worth the visit, making you feel like you're floating above the city.
🕐 Closed now
Mon5:00 PM – 1:00 AMTue5:00 PM – 1:00 AMWed5:00 PM – 1:00 AMThu5:00 PM – 1:00 AMFri5:00 PM – 1:00 AMSat5:00 PM – 1:00 AMSun5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
"Vertigo at Banyan Tree feels like you're standing on top of the city. No glass walls, just open air. Terrifying and amazing at the same time."
— r/ThailandTourism
8Spire Bar at Dusit Thani
Mid-Range
📍 Dusit Thani, Silom
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: For cocktail lovers who care about what's in their glass as much as the view behind it.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Mid-Range in Dusit Thani, Silom
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 210 Google reviews · Mid-Range · Dusit Thani, Silom
- Limitations
- tourist traps
- Price / value
- 4.6★ from 210 reviews
- Why it made the list
- For cocktail lovers who care about what's in their glass as much as the view behind it. Spire actually invests in mixology, which sets it apart from the view-only tourist traps.
- What to order
- Spire Bar, a mid-range option at Dusit Thani in Silom with a 4.6-star rating, offers crafted cocktails. It's less about the Instagram shot and more about enjoying genuinely good drinks with a view.
🕐 Closed now
Mon5:00 PM – 1:00 AMTue5:00 PM – 1:00 AMWed5:00 PM – 1:00 AMThu5:00 PM – 1:00 AMFri5:00 PM – 1:00 AMSat5:00 PM – 1:00 AMSun5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
"Spire at Dusit Thani — one of the better rooftop bar experiences I've had in Bangkok. The cocktails are actually well-made, not just overpriced."
— r/ThailandTourism · Thread
9Bar.Yard at Kimpton Maa-Lai
Mid-Range
📍 Kimpton Maa-Lai, Langsuan
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The anti-Lebua.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Mid-Range in Kimpton Maa-Lai, Langsuan
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 914 Google reviews · Known for live DJs, contemporary cool vibe · Mid-Range
- Limitations
- genuinely the most enjoyable rooftop bar experience in Bangkok
- Price / value
- 4.5★ from 914 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The anti-Lebua. Not the highest, not the cheapest, but genuinely the most enjoyable rooftop bar experience in Bangkok. Creative drinks, great music, and a crowd that's actually having fun.
- What to order
- Bar.Yard, a mid-range bar at Kimpton Maa-Lai in Langsuan with a 4.5-star rating, offers creative cocktails with Thai ingredients. The vibe is more "cool urban garden" than "sky-high observation deck," making it great for a group or date night.
- Best time to go
- After sunset for the party atmosphere; reserve ahead on weekends
- Wait expectation
- Can get busy at night; reservations recommended
- Reservation
- Recommended
Source quality: 4 sources · official-site, facebook-snippet, venue-guide-snippet, kimpton-page · verified 2026-03 · medium-high confidence
🕐 Closed now
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"Bar.Yard at Kimpton — it's not the highest rooftop but the vibe is great. More chill, less tourist-trap energy."
— r/ThailandTourism · Thread
10Assembly Point
Hidden Gem
📍 One One Bangkok Hotel, Thong Lor
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The ultimate hidden gem — cheap drinks, great view, and located in Thong Lor (Bangkok's trendiest neighborhood).
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Hidden Gem in One One Bangkok Hotel, Thong Lor
- Strengths
- 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews · Hidden Gem · One One Bangkok Hotel, Thong Lor
- Price / value
- 4.7★ from 42 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The ultimate hidden gem — cheap drinks, great view, and located in Thong Lor (Bangkok's trendiest neighborhood). Most tourists have never heard of it, which is exactly the point.
- What to order
- Assembly Point, a hidden gem with a 4.7-star rating at One One Bangkok Hotel in Thong Lor, offers affordable cocktails. With the prices so reasonable, you can afford to try a few cocktails from their menu. Beer is also very cheap for a rooftop bar. It's a great place to start the evening before exploring Thong Lor nightlife.
🕐 Open now
MonClosedTue6:00 PM – 2:00 AMWed6:00 PM – 2:00 AMThu6:00 PM – 2:00 AMFri6:00 PM – 2:00 AMSat6:00 PM – 2:00 AMSun6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
"Assembly Point above One One Bangkok Hotel Thong Lor is a hidden gem. Very cheap drinks, great view and in the middle of it all."
— r/Bangkok · Thread
11Tribe Sky Beach Club at EmSphere
Pool / Beach Club
📍 EmSphere Mall, Phrom Phong
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: A rooftop beach club on top of a shopping mall — peak Bangkok absurdity, and it actually works.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Pool / Beach Club in EmSphere Mall, Phrom Phong
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 2,338 Google reviews · Pool / Beach Club · EmSphere Mall, Phrom Phong
- Price / value
- 4.4★ from 2,338 reviews
- Why it made the list
- A rooftop beach club on top of a shopping mall — peak Bangkok absurdity, and it actually works. Great sunset views, pool access, and a party vibe. The newer addition to Bangkok's rooftop scene.
- What to order
- Tribe Sky Beach Club, located at EmSphere Mall in Phrom Phong, is a pool/beach club. Order tropical cocktails to embrace the rooftop beach club atmosphere. The sunset views from here are spectacular. Book a daybed for the full experience.
🕐 Closed now
Mon11:00 AM – 1:00 AMTue11:00 AM – 1:00 AMWed11:00 AM – 1:00 AMThu11:00 AM – 1:00 AMFri11:00 AM – 1:00 AMSat11:00 AM – 1:00 AMSun11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
"If I want something with an epic view I go to Tribe and EmSphere around sunset."
— r/Bangkok · Thread
12Pastel Bangkok
Dining + Bar
📍 Sukhumvit Soi 11
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The rooftop bar for people who also want great food.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Dining + Bar in Sukhumvit Soi 11
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 1,931 Google reviews · Dining + Bar · Sukhumvit Soi 11
- Price / value
- 4.5★ from 1,931 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The rooftop bar for people who also want great food. If you're choosing between a rooftop bar and a nice dinner out, Pastel lets you have both. The Soi 11 location is perfect for a night out.
- What to order
- Pastel Bangkok, located in Sukhumvit Soi 11, is a dining and bar destination. Order their excellent Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Come for dinner and drinks, not just the view. The rooftop ambiance is stylish without being stuffy.
🕐 Closed now
Mon5:00 PM – 1:00 AMTue5:00 PM – 1:00 AMWed5:00 PM – 1:00 AMThu5:00 PM – 1:00 AMFri5:00 PM – 1:00 AMSat5:00 PM – 1:00 AMSun5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
"For food and overall vibe, I like Pastel on Soi 11. Great cocktails, great food, and the rooftop setting is beautiful."
— r/ThailandTourism · Thread
13Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant
Dining + Bar
📍 Pullman G Hotel, Silom
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: More restaurant-with-a-view than rooftop bar, but the balcony seats with cocktails make it count.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Dining + Bar in Pullman G Hotel, Silom
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 2,104 Google reviews · Dining + Bar · Pullman G Hotel, Silom
- Limitations
- the balcony seats with cocktails make it count
- Price / value
- 4.6★ from 2,104 reviews
- Why it made the list
- More restaurant-with-a-view than rooftop bar, but the balcony seats with cocktails make it count. If you're a wine person in a cocktail city, this is your spot.
- What to order
- Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant, located at Pullman G Hotel in Silom, is a dining and bar destination. Order wine (it's a wine bar, after all) and their French-Mediterranean dishes. Grab a balcony seat for the view. Happy hour makes the drinks more affordable.
🕐 Closed now
Mon5:00 – 11:30 PMTue5:00 – 11:30 PMWed5:00 – 11:30 PMThu5:00 – 11:30 PMFri5:00 – 11:30 PMSat4:00 – 11:30 PMSun4:00 – 11:30 PM
"The Scarlett restaurant in the Pullman G hotel is a superb restaurant which also has balcony seats which make it somehow a sky bar. Not cheap, but great food with a nice view and happy hour drinks."
— u/Bambule247, r/Bangkok · Thread
14Palate Rooftop Bar
Budget-Friendly
📍 Central Bangkok
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: A solid budget rooftop option that won't empty your wallet.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Budget-Friendly in Central Bangkok
- Strengths
- 4.7★ from 2,109 Google reviews · Budget-Friendly · Central Bangkok
- Limitations
- the drinks are affordable and the view is pleasant
- Price / value
- 4.7★ from 2,109 reviews
- Why it made the list
- A solid budget rooftop option that won't empty your wallet. Not the fanciest, not the highest, but the drinks are affordable and the view is pleasant. Great for casual pre-dinner drinks.
- What to order
- Palate Rooftop Bar, a budget-friendly option in central Bangkok, offers house cocktails and beer. It's nothing fancy, but genuinely affordable for a rooftop setting. Check their happy hour times for even better deals.
🕐 Open now
Mon11:00 AM – 2:00 AMTue11:00 AM – 2:00 AMWed11:00 AM – 2:00 AMThu11:00 AM – 2:00 AMFri11:00 AM – 2:00 AMSat11:00 AM – 2:00 AMSun11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
"Palate, Bangkok View Rooftop Bar, Leelabar — just to name a few. Google Maps search and view their menu to make sure it's within your budget, these few places shouldn't be too expensive."
— r/Bangkok · Thread
15Bangkok View Rooftop Bar
Budget-Friendly
📍 Central Bangkok
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: Does exactly what it says — Bangkok view, rooftop, bar.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Budget-Friendly in Central Bangkok
- Strengths
- 4.8★ from 1,506 Google reviews · Budget-Friendly · Central Bangkok
- Price / value
- 4.8★ from 1,506 reviews
- Why it made the list
- Does exactly what it says — Bangkok view, rooftop, bar. No gimmicks, no ฿2,000 cocktails, just affordable drinks with a skyline view. The bar for people who want a rooftop experience without the premium price.
- What to order
- Bangkok View Rooftop Bar, a budget-friendly option in central Bangkok, offers beer and basic cocktails. The name promises a view, and it delivers. It's the best value for sunset drinks in a relaxed setting.
🕐 Closed now
Mon10:00 AM – 12:00 AMTue10:00 AM – 12:00 AMWed10:00 AM – 12:00 AMThu10:00 AM – 12:00 AMFri10:00 AM – 12:00 AMSat10:00 AM – 12:00 AMSun10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
"Bangkok View Rooftop Bar — within budget and has a decent view. Nothing super fancy but you're not paying tourist tax either."
— r/Bangkok · Thread
16Akara Sky Bar
Premium
📍 One City Centre, Ploenchit
📌 Google Maps →
Verdict: The newcomer on Bangkok's rooftop scene.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Premium in One City Centre, Ploenchit
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 2,161 Google reviews · Premium · One City Centre, Ploenchit
- Price / value
- 4.5★ from 2,161 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The newcomer on Bangkok's rooftop scene. Still under the radar enough to not be overrun with tourists, with a sleek modern design. Worth checking out while it's still a well-kept secret.
- What to order
- Akara Sky Bar, located at One City Centre in Ploenchit, is a premium bar. Order craft cocktails while enjoying the view of the Ploenchit skyline. It's one of the newer additions to Bangkok's rooftop scene and still hasn't been overrun by tourists.
🕐 Open now
Mon11:00 AM – 2:00 AMTue11:00 AM – 2:00 AMWed11:00 AM – 2:00 AMThu11:00 AM – 2:00 AMFri11:00 AM – 2:00 AMSat11:00 AM – 2:00 AMSun11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
"Curious about Akara Sky on top of the One City Center, looks quite nice on pictures/videos. But it also looks pricy."
— u/Bambule247, r/Bangkok · Thread
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dress code for Bangkok rooftop bars?
Most upscale rooftop bars in Bangkok require smart casual attire. No flip-flops, tank tops, shorts, or athletic wear. Closed-toe shoes are required at places like Lebua Sky Bar and Vertigo. Budget-friendly rooftops like AIRE and Assembly Point are more relaxed — clean casual is fine. When in doubt, wear long pants and closed shoes.
How much do drinks cost at Bangkok rooftop bars?
Prices vary wildly. Budget rooftop bars like AIRE and Heaven charge ฿150–350 ($4–10 USD) per cocktail. Mid-range spots like Octave and Red Sky run ฿300–600 ($9–17). Premium bars like Lebua Sky Bar charge ฿700–2,000+ ($20–60) per drink. Beer is always cheaper than cocktails. Budget ฿500–1,500 per person for 2–3 drinks.
What is the best time to visit a Bangkok rooftop bar?
Arrive 30–45 minutes before sunset (around 5:30–6 PM) for the best experience. You'll see the city transition from golden hour to the glittering night skyline. Weekday evenings are less crowded. Many bars have happy hour from 5–7 PM. Avoid arriving after 9 PM on weekends unless you've made a reservation.
Do Bangkok rooftop bars have a minimum spend?
Most rooftop bars don't have an official minimum spend, but some charge a cover or have minimum spend on premium seating areas. Lebua charges per drink (no cover). Mahanakhon SkyBar includes the observation deck ticket. Budget bars like AIRE and Heaven have no minimums. Always check the bar's website or call ahead for current policies.
Which Bangkok rooftop bar has the best view?
Lebua Sky Bar (Hangover 2 fame) offers the most dramatic river view. Octave at Marriott has a stunning 360-degree panorama. Mahanakhon SkyBar has the highest vantage point with its glass-floor observation deck. Vertigo at Banyan Tree feels like you're floating above the city. For best value-to-view ratio, Reddit users consistently recommend Octave.
Are Bangkok rooftop bars worth it?
Yes — even budget-conscious travelers should visit at least one. Bangkok rooftop bars offer views and experiences that would cost 3–5x more in cities like New York, London, or Hong Kong. The key is choosing wisely: budget bars like AIRE offer great views at normal prices, while splurge-worthy spots like Lebua are a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As one Redditor said: 'Just go for one drink, enjoy the view, and move on.'
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