{"id":5883,"date":"2026-07-30T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thai-gohan.com\/?p=5883"},"modified":"2026-06-17T16:01:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T07:01:17","slug":"20260730-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thai-gohan.com\/en\/20260730-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Rooftop Bar in Bangkok Should You Pick? Top Choices & Rainy-Season Tips (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bottom line: for skyline views in Bangkok, the classics are Sky Bar at lebua (63rd floor), made famous by The Hangover Part II; the romantic Vertigo & Moon Bar at Banyan Tree (61st floor); and Mahanakhon, the highest in the city (78th floor). For a trendier night, Tichuca (46th floor) with its glowing giant tree and the pool-side TRIBE Sky Beach Club at EmSphere are hugely popular with foreigners and stylish locals. Follow the dress code (no shorts or sandals as a rule, with some exceptions), book ahead for the popular spots, and since August is the rainy season, pick a covered venue and plan for showers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes Bangkok’s rooftop bars special?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The appeal of Bangkok’s rooftop bars is sipping a drink over a sweeping panorama of high-rises and the great Chao Phraya River. The city offers everything from proper sky bars above the 50th floor to pool-and-DJ beach clubs, and is one of the world’s best destinations for night views and nightlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can choose by purpose: an established, view-focused spot for an anniversary or date, or a lively trend-driven venue for a night out. Arriving before sunset to watch the blue hour shift into night view is the best way to enjoy both the atmosphere and the photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which ones should you choose? Six go-to picks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re unsure, you can’t go wrong with these six. For river views go to Sky Bar, for 360-degree panoramas Vertigo or Octave, for sheer height Mahanakhon, and for a trendier scene Tichuca or TRIBE Sky Beach Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bar<\/strong><\/th>Building \/ hotel<\/strong><\/th>Floor & area<\/strong><\/th>Why go<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sky Bar<\/td>lebua at State Tower<\/td>63F, Silom \/ riverside<\/td>Famous from The Hangover; river view<\/td><\/tr>
Vertigo & Moon Bar<\/td>Banyan Tree Bangkok<\/td>61F, Sathorn<\/td>360-degree panorama; romantic<\/td><\/tr>
Mahanakhon SkyBar<\/td>King Power Mahanakhon<\/td>78F, Chong Nonsi<\/td>Highest in Thailand; glass-floor skywalk<\/td><\/tr>
Octave<\/td>Bangkok Marriott Sukhumvit<\/td>45-49F, Thonglor<\/td>Three-level 360-degree views<\/td><\/tr>
Tichuca<\/td>T-One Building<\/td>46F, Sukhumvit (Soi 40)<\/td>Glowing giant tree; trendy. Walk-in only<\/td><\/tr>
TRIBE Sky Beach Club<\/td>EmSphere<\/td>5F, Phrom Phong<\/td>Pool beach club; covered, casual<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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A closer look: highlights and access for each bar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a quick look at what stands out at each of the six, since the vibe and purpose differ a lot from bar to bar. Use it to settle on the one or two you most want to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sky Bar (lebua at State Tower, 63F)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A world-famous landmark from The Hangover Part II, with sweeping views over the Chao Phraya River and an iconic, color-changing dome bar. Silom \/ riverside; smart casual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n