🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
Before you head up, a few things are worth knowing about Bangkok rooftop bars. Almost all of them charge a premium for the view — a standard cocktail runs around 400–700 THB, beer 250–400 THB, and the iconic spots like Lebua are clearly pricier than that. The other thing is the dress code: most are smart casual and up, with no shorts, sleeveless tops or flip-flops for men, so dress the part and you won't get turned away at the lift. And during the rainy season (May–Oct), check the forecast first, because many places close their open-air sections when it rains.
The quick version — how to pick
- Want river views + Wat Arun — ThreeSixty, SEEN and Yao on the Chao Phraya side are the way to go
- Want high-rises and skyline all around you — Vertigo/Moon Bar, ÆTHER, Octave
- Want a young, DJ-driven party vibe — Tichuca, or Octave's top floor
- Want the iconic bucket-list photo — Sky Bar by Lebua (budget plenty)
- Want something chilled and low-key, no dressing up — Cielo, Char
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10 best Bangkok rooftop bars
ThreeSixty Rooftop Bar & Jazz Lounge
On floors 31–32 of the Millennium Hilton on the Thonburi side. The building is circular, so every seat gets a 360-degree view — the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun and the skyline across the water are all in frame. Floor 31 is open-air and floor 32 is a Jazz Lounge with live jazz every night. The easiest way over is the hotel's free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier (next to BTS Saphan Taksin), a five-minute hop across the river.
Vertigo & Moon Bar (Banyan Tree)
On the 61st floor of Banyan Tree Sathorn, an open-air platform with no glass barriers and skyline in every direction. Vertigo is the romantic steak/seafood restaurant section, while Moon Bar right next to it takes walk-ins and is the easier place to just have a drink and take in the view. The whole feel here leans special-occasion rather than tourist stop.
SEEN Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
On floors 26–27 of Avani+ Riverside on the Thonburi side, a bright tropical space with an infinity pool. Looking across the Chao Phraya you get the full city-side skyline, and in the early evening a DJ plays mellow house and Latin. Great for photos and a long, slow drink at sunset.
ÆTHER Rooftop
A cocktail bar on the 44th floor of Dusit Central Park, newly opened in the Silom / Rama IV area. The 360-degree view takes in Lumphini Park and the skyline all around, and it's one of the buzziest of Bangkok's new-generation rooftops — modern design, creative cocktails.
Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar
A multi-level bar from floor 45 up at the Bangkok Marriott Sukhumvit, at the mouth of Soi Thonglor. The top floor is a circular open-air deck with 360-degree views and a DJ every night. The crowd is a lively mix of tourists, expats and Bangkokians — a good fit if you're after a party but still want the view.
Tichuca Rooftop Bar
On the 46th floor of the T-One building in Thonglor. The standout is the glowing tree at the centre of the bar, shaped like a giant mushroom — a hugely popular photo spot with a younger crowd. Open daily from 17:00 until late, with tropical cocktails, a fun party atmosphere and music that's louder than anywhere else on this list.
Yao Rooftop Bar
On the 33rd floor of the Bangkok Marriott The Surawongse, close to the river on the Bang Rak side. The design blends modern Chinese touches, and you can see both the bend in the Chao Phraya River and the Silom skyline. There's a DJ in the evening — stylish but not noisy, good for a long catch-up over drinks.
Sky Bar by Lebua (State Tower)
The legend from The Hangover Part II, on the 63rd floor of State Tower in Silom, about 250 metres up — one of the highest open-air bars in the world. You get the full Chao Phraya River and skyline view, with the signature glowing colour-changing dome and the Hangovertini cocktail. Honestly, it's the priciest on this list and very busy with tourists, so it's more of a bucket-list photo stop than a place to settle in for the night.
Cielo Sky Bar & Restaurant
About 150 metres from BTS Phra Khanong, with a look that mixes 1960s glamour and art deco. The 360-degree view stretches out over the city in the distance, and prices are friendlier than the central spots. It's a more relaxed vibe with a less strict dress code than most — a good pick if you want the view without dressing up.
Char Rooftop Bar (Hotel Indigo)
On the 26th floor of Hotel Indigo in the Wireless Road / Ploenchit area, a compact, hip little bar looking out over the central skyline and the surrounding high-rises. Easygoing and not noisy, open around 18:00–00:00 — a good stop for a drink before or after dinner in the lower-Sukhumvit area.
Booking tips and how to save
For riverside bars like ThreeSixty, SEEN and Yao, if you want an edge seat at sunset (roughly 18:00–18:30) you should book ahead, especially on Friday and Saturday. If you're on a budget, try the early opening hours (17:00–18:30) — many places run happy-hour drink deals then, and that's exactly when the sunset view is at its best anyway.
Dress code — what you should know
Most Bangkok rooftop bars require smart casual or above. The most common rule is no shorts, sleeveless tops, sportswear or flip-flops for men. The strictest on this list are Sky Bar by Lebua and Vertigo, which want a collared shirt, long trousers and closed-toe shoes for men in the evening. Cielo and Tichuca are more relaxed, but you should still skip the flip-flops. If you're not sure, dressing neatly is always the safe bet.
Getting up to the rooftop the easy way
- Riverside spots (ThreeSixty, SEEN) — take the BTS to Saphan Taksin, then catch the hotel's free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier. It's the easiest and most fun way over
- Silom–Sathorn spots (Lebua, Vertigo, ÆTHER) — close to BTS Chong Nonsi/Surasak or MRT Lumphini/Sam Yan. The train beats driving here, since parking is limited
- Sukhumvit spots (Octave, Tichuca, Cielo) — stick to the BTS Sukhumvit line and get off at Thonglor/Phrom Phong/Phra Khanong depending on the bar, then walk or grab a motorbike taxi for the short last stretch
- In general — calling a Grab is the easiest way back late at night, especially on rainy days when taxis are hard to find
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