Where to Drink + Dance in Bangkok

08 March, 2018

Words by
Chloe Sachdev

Photos by
Kris Visetketgarn

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Tropic City

Bangkok, Thailand

Located on the Charoen Krung Road, Tropic City’s rum-tastic cocktails, jungle interior and loud neons are as kitsch as they are colourful. Get into the spirit and order tropical concoctions such as the Jamaican spice bowls and “Cane Suggahs”.

Address

672/65 Soi Charoenkrung 28 Bang Rak Bangkok

+66 918 709 825 Go to website

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Teens of Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand

Inside this dimly lit, stripped-down shophouse on the edge of Chinatown lies one of Bangkok’s first gin bars. This tiny 16-seater bar draws an in-the-know crowd every night for its inventive king-sized house G&Ts infused with local ingredients.

Address

76 soi Nana (Rammaitree) Pomprab Pomprabsattruphai

+66 968 460 506 Go to website

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Asia Today

Bangkok, Thailand

The latest hole-in-the wall from Thailand’s famed bartender and mixologist Niks Anuman-Rajadhon (the co-owner of Teens of Thailand), Asia Today focuses on organic and local ingredients – try a honey-infused cocktail.

Address

35 Soi Rammaitree Rama IV Road Pom Prab

+66 971 344 704 Go to website

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Tep Bar

Bangkok, Thailand

Located inside a crumbling shophouse in Charoen Krung, Tep is famous for its live local music. Fill up on Thai tapas and strong cocktails mixed with local fruit, herbs and spices.

Address

69-71 Soi Nana Charoen Krung Road

+66 984 672 944 Go to website

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Whiteline

Bangkok, Thailand

Whiteline is a music-slash-art hub in Silom where you’ll find yourself flitting between four floors to a line-up of UK and German acts as well as local talent. Check the schedule for film and live performance nights.

Address

Silom 8 Alley Khwaeng Suriya Wong Khet Bang Rak Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500

+66 870 611 117 Go to website

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De Commune

Bangkok, Thailand

Known for its live music, De Commune can be found in an abandoned room hidden in the back alleys of Thonglor, thumping to live beats. It also doubles as a space for workshops and film screenings.

Address

De Commune 1/F Liberty Plaza Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor)