Best Places for Nightlife

Our Local Expert Says:

Although terribly crowded, Route 66 is one of the best clubs in Bangkok. Very popular among young, trendy Thais, it hosts some of the best DJs and live bands in town. No cover!!

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Route 66 is divided into different wings, each blasting different music or featuring a live band. Animation and other visuals play on the walls and ceiling.

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.

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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:

Bed Supper Club is one of Bangkok's most famed clubs. Due to its popularity among high-society Thais and foreigners, the cover charge is the steepest you'll find. To avoid paying the outrageous price, go for a late dinner first and just stick around.

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This is one of the most unusual clubs you'll ever visit. Dubbed as a 'dining in bed experience', it is an amalgamation of a restaurant, club, art gallery, and theatre. The décor is stark white, which gives the place a zesty, futuristic look. At the restaurant, you can slip off your shoes and lie down. Dinner is served only once; so if you need to have some, make sure you arrive by 8:30p. On weekends, you can savor the four-course menu that serves up different food week after week. The bar has been creatively designed and looks exactly like the restaurant. Come here to lounge and enjoy the tunes of international DJs, such as Benjamin Diamond and Miguel Migs. If you're into hip-hop, then don't miss Tuesday nights.

Our Local Expert Says:

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

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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.

Our Local Expert Says:

Cheap Charlie's is the perfect place to start a night out in Sukhumvit. It's a very social setting, perfect for meeting new people, and the drinks are cheaper than almost any bar around.

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Is it a bar or an alley? Who can be sure? A rope and marks on the pavement show where the fun begins at this standing-room only watering hole in Sukhumvit Soi 11. Decorated with loads of odd items from water buffalo skulls and tortoise shells to strings of colored lights, Charlie's is an eye-catcher. The drink prices live up to the name and this makes a great warm up for the pricey high-society Bed Supper Club down the street. Or better yet, skip the dress codes and just stay for the convivial crowd here. Street vendors and nearby restaurants can take care of your munchies. The BTS SkyTrain Nana station is just around the corner.

Our Local Expert Says:

Q Bar is the place to go to dance to the creations of top-notch DJs. They come from all over the world to spin at this famous club.

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This is the second Q Bar to be opened by American photographer David Jacobson; the original was in Ho Chi Minh City. The lounge area contains plenty of black leather and open space for that social rendezvous, while the upstairs bar is the place to refresh those taste buds. Cocktail servings are huge. On 'Absolut Sundays' the specialties includes vodka cocktails. On 'Dictator Mondays' you will get a Havana cigar and an excellent Mojito.

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The Vertigo Grill and Moon Bar is located 61 floors above the streets of Bangkok on the terrace of the Banyan Tree Hotel. From here you can gaze upon the city, through the provided telescopes if you like, and enjoy some jazz music with a glass of bubbly in hand. Perfect for a romantic rendezvous. The food is a mix of BBQ specials that include oysters and scallops. This is truly a venue that will take your breath away.

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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.