CIELO SKY BAR & RESTAURANT

Perched atop the 46th floor of the Sky Walk Residences, Cielo Sky Bar & Restaurant is one of the highest and trendiest rooftop venues on Sukhumvit. Here, you will find a blend of elegant '60s Art Deco and 360-degree views of Bangkok.

W district, 46/F, Sky Walk Residences, Sukhumvit 69-71 Rd. 0-2348-9100, 08-1916-4270. Open daily 5pm-12am

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Get 10% discount on a la cart menu 1 Aug ‘20 – 14 Jun ‘21

Red Sky Bar

The 56th-floor view from Centara’s rooftop puts this bar in the same league as other high flyers, like Vertigo at the Banyan Tree. Al fresco dining and drinking takes place under a swooping, red-lit arch, while chef Christian Ham’s seasonal menus spotlight classic, rich steak dishes. Don’t miss the truffle-infused wagyu beef tenderloin Rossini—a menu staple and proven crowd pleaser.

56/F, Centara Grand at CentralWorld, 999/99 Rama 1 Rd., 02-100-6255. Open daily 4pm-midnight

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Get 20% discount on food only 1 Oct ‘20 – 30 Jun ‘21

Octave

A rooftop bar with the added bonus of being right by Thonglor, this place is our favorite diversion tactic to use on out-of-town friends when they start mumbling “skybar.” Cocktails don’t come quite at street-level prices, but you do get a stunning view of downtown Sukhumvit, coupled with an upbeat crowd of tourists.

​​​​​​45/F, Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, 2 Sukhumvit Soi 57, 02-797-0000. Open daily 5pm-midnight

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Get 25% discount when spending THB 1,000 or more /sales slip for Citi ULTIMA, Citi Prestige, Citi Premier, Citi Mercedes, Citi Royal Orchid Plus Preferred and Select (blackout dates apply) 1 Oct ‘20 – 31 Mar ‘21

Mahanakhon Bangkok SkyBar

It's not an exaggeration when we say Mahanakhon Bangkok SkyBar is the highest restaurant and bar in Thailand. Located on King Power Mahanakhon's 76th floor, the venue floats atop the city and boasts an extensive list of classic cocktails along with over 100 wines, all served from a dashing white marble bar.

Mahanakhon Bangkok Skybar, 76/F, King Power Mahanakhon, Narathiwas Rd.

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Get 10% discount on food only (blackout dates: 24-25 and 31 Dec ’20, 1-4 Jan ’21, 14 Feb’ ’21 and 13-15 Apr ’21) 1 Apr ‘20 – 30 Jun ‘21

SIWILAI City Club

This vast complex of restaurants and bars whips out refreshing tropical cocktails amidst the airy view of Phloen Chit’s neighborhood. Order the grilled pineapple iced tea (with double-roasted chili and cinnamon syrup) or go with its original twist on classic spirit-forward drinks like the Black Pearl Old Fashioned instead. The venue also boast some amazing musical acts on a regular basis.

5/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5631. Open daily 11am-midnight

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Get 10% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages when spending THB 1,000 or more /sales slip 1 Sep ‘20 – 31 Dec ‘21

Sky on 20

Maybe the most chilled out—and definitely the best value—rooftop bar in the city is the kind of place we wish could remain a secret. Here you can expect legitimately affordable cocktails on a rooftop that are actually good, plus a low-key house soundtrack and room to breathe.

26/F, Novotel Bangkok, 19/9 Sukhumvit Soi 20, 02-009-4999. Open daily 5pm-midnight

Aire Bar

Hyatt Place enters the rooftop-bar fray with this no-frills, Benjasiri Park-view venue that’s ideal for after-work drinking. All signature cocktails are B280, which in the world of rooftop bars is a steal— try the North Star, a fruity, Plantation Pineapple, pomegranate and bitters. The list of 30 wines also does not disappoint.

28/F, Hyatt Place, 22/5 Sukhumvit Soi 24, 02- 055-1234. Open daily 5pm-1am

Seen Restaurant and Bar

This year, Seen replaced its predecessor Attitude, bringing some Portuguese flair to the riverside courtesy of celeb chef Olivier Da Costa. Now, those same sweeping views over the Chao Phraya River combine with a stunningly lavish design, funky music, playful cocktails and friendly service for a relaxed but special feel.

26/F, Avani Riverside, 257 Charoen Nakhon Rd., 02-431-9120. Open daily 6pm-1am

Escape

Swanky EmQuartier dedicates some fifth-floor, mall-top space to a venue that’s part tapas bar, part tiki bar and wholly committed to its “downtown beach club” theme. Instagram-ready nooks litter the huge, tropical-plant and pink-flamingo festooned area.

5/F, The EmQuartier, 693, 695 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-003-6000. Open daily 5pm-midnight

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Get 15% discount when spending THB 1,500 or more /sales slip for Citi ULTIMA, Citi Prestige, Citi Premier, Citi Mercedes, Citi Royal Orchid Plus Preferred and Select or Get 10% discount when spending THB 1,500 or more /sales for other Citi Credit Cards 1 Oct ‘20 – 30 Jun ‘21

Penthouse

We love Penthouse for one simple reason: they don’t rip you off. In fact, we don’t reckon there’s a cheaper beer at a five-star rooftop in Bangkok, which is part of the reason it ranked in the top three in last year's BAD Awards. It also helps when the view’s this stunning, plus that name—the Park Hyatt—it just sounds good.

34-36/F, Park Hyatt, 88 Wireless Rd., 02-011-7480. Open daily noon-2pm, 6-10:30pm