Best Live Music Venues in Bangkok

Our Local Expert Says:

For those who like live jazz music, but aren't in the mood for Saxophone Pub's bigger, upbeat space, Brown Sugar has a very laid back vibe. It’s a small bar that has a lot of charm…and great music.

Description:

This club is a long standing favorite among Thais and foreigners alike. Brown Sugar hosts jazz musicians from all over the world. It's a quite small venue, so it can get quite crowded on some nights, but has lots of character. Thai food and bar snacks are served along with a full bar menu.

Our Local Expert Says:

Booze attracts a very hip crowd, and the people are beautiful. Make sure to go with people, because this is a place where people come in groups and hang out amongst themselves.

Description:

Live bands and great DJs play at this hotspot for young locals. The atmosphere is dark and sultry, and the floor is studded with tables for groups of friends to dance around and rest drinks. There is also a small outdoor patio section for those who want to converse without all the noise.

Our Local Expert Says:

Many people refer to this as a jazz club, but other genres are much more common.

Description:

Saxophone is a music-lover's hang out. The live music venue puts the band right at the center of the room for a very intimate setting with a mezzanine overlooking it all. Photos of jazz greats line the walls but jazz is hardly the only item on the music menu. Saxophone offers a lot of blues, rock and a popular local reggae band T-Bone every Friday. Thai food and some Western bar snacks are decent and the locals love the whiskey. The Saxophone Bar crowd is a good mix of foreigners and Thai, all focused on the music not on what you're wearing.

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Located in the heart of the hip Thonglor neighborhood, Witch's Tavern has been around a long while. It is a serious pub with two floors of seating that packs in big crowds for the frequent live music. Bands range from jazz and blues to straight up rock. Jam sessions are held on Sunday nights. Guinness is on tap and a variety of Thai and International items are on the menu if you have the munchies. For less emphasis on music and more on food and drink, check out Witch's sister bar, Witch's Oyster Bar & Restaurant.

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Lilting saxophone melodies play in the background as you enter the Living Room at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Hotel. Welcome to this trendy, yet casual lounge and bar. Located on the first floor of the very impressive Sheraton Grande, this lounge serves up hot and cold beverages, small snacks and drinks. So doll up and come to impress!

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It seems that a world trip is not complete without a visit to one of the many Hard Rock Cafés spread around the globe. Bangkok's offering comes complete with classic rock & roll music all day long, including live bands every night. All three levels are decorated with music memorabilia and a function room can accommodate groups of up to 40 people. The bar serves exotic cocktails and beer. In keeping with the Hard Rock style, they serve burgers, steaks and other Western-style entrees too.

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Located in the Five-Star Conrad Hotel, the Diplomat Bar attracts a hip and glamorous Bangkok crowd including many diplomats from the United States Embassy across the street. This is a great place for a pre-dinner drink or to catch a soothing jazz band while sipping a cocktail.