Best Bangkok Rooftop Bars: Views, Prices & Tips 2026

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Quick picks: the best Bangkok rooftop bars by traveler type

Match the bar to the night you want. Prices here come from venue pages and published guides, so check current offers before you go. Picks by traveler type follow.

• First-timer: Above Eleven on Sukhumvit Soi 11, 33rd floor, smart casual, with DJs after dinner.
• Couples: Sirocco at Lebua State Tower, 63rd floor. Reserve ahead, because drop-ins are not accepted.
• Budget: Sky on 20 for happy-hour drinks from ฿99, or Ballad Riverside for mains at ฿300 to ฿500.
• Groups and party: Sato San (32nd floor, live DJs Wednesday to Saturday, guests 20+) or Tulum Skybar (29th floor).
• Food-focused: Nobu Bangkok on floors 57 to 60, or Pastel on the 22nd floor of Aira Hotel.
• Is the famous view worth it: Mahanakhon SkyWalk, once, on a clear day. A ticket is listed at ฿880.

Bangkok rooftop bars by area

Silom and Sathorn hold the tallest names. Sirocco sits on the 63rd floor of Lebua at State Tower, and Lebua's official site lists its other venues. Nobu Bangkok occupies floors 57 to 60 of The Empire on South Sathon Road. Starlight is on the R floor of Mercure Bangkok Surawong, 222 Surawong Road, open 5 pm to 1 am. Mahanakhon SkyWalk tops out on the 78th floor. Vertigo and Moon Bar at Banyan Tree are Sathorn staples, so confirm hours and rules first. Sukhumvit splits into pockets. Above Eleven (33rd floor) and Pastel (14 Soi Sukhumvit 11) share Soi 11. Sky on 20 is on the 26th floor of Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, a short walk from Phrom Phong BTS. Tulum Skybar is on the 29th floor off Soi Sukhumvit 63. Octave at Marriott Sukhumvit 57 and SOL & LUNA at Somerset Sukhumvit 71 are further leads worth verifying. Ballad Riverside, at 59 Rat Burana 11 Alley, sits on the other side of the Chao Phraya from most rooftops. Ploenchit has no venue we can confirm here, so check current listings. Red Sky (bar on the 56th floor) and Sato San (32nd floor) are near CentralWorld instead.

Costs, minimum spend and happy-hour logic

Height, fame and food drive the bill. Sirocco mains run near ฿3,000. Red Sky mains sit near ฿2,000, and Nobu Bangkok mains near ฿1,500. Above Eleven lists bites near ฿400 and mains near ฿900. Ballad Riverside mains cost ฿300 to ฿500. Happy hours cut the entry price sharply. Sky on 20 lists selected drinks from ฿99, daily 17:00 to 19:00. Starlight lists buy-one-get-one drinks from ฿200++, daily 17:00 to 20:00. Its two-hour free flow is ฿888 net per person. Sky on 20 asks ฿1,199 net for two hours. Starlight's offers are listed as valid until 31 December 2026. Net prices include tax and service, while ++ prices add them on top. Ask about minimum spend before you sit. For a cheaper evening before or after, try a Bangkok Night Markets: Which to Visit and When. Treat every figure as a published price, not a guarantee, and check the venue page.

• Lowest: Sky on 20 happy-hour drinks from ฿99
• Low: Ballad Riverside mains at ฿300 to ฿500
• Mid: Starlight happy hour from ฿200++ or free flow at ฿888 net
• Mid-high: Above Eleven mains near ฿900
• High: Nobu Bangkok (~฿1,500), Red Sky (~฿2,000), Sirocco (~฿3,000)

When to go: sunset, weather and crowds

Arrive before sunset. Sky on 20 (17:00 to 19:00), Bar.Yard (5 pm to 7 pm) and Tulum Skybar (5 pm to 7 pm) all run happy hours from the early evening. Sato San runs its Sundown specials from 6 pm to 8 pm. Crowds build near the edge at sunset, especially on SkyWalk's Sky Beach terrace, which has only a few tables. Rain and haze ruin a view more than any queue does. Check the sky the same afternoon. Red Sky and Nobu Bangkok mix indoor and outdoor seating, which helps in a shower. SkyWalk's listed hours are 10 am to 7 pm, with last admission at 6:30 pm. Confirm whether you can stay for blue hour before you buy a ticket.

Dress code, etiquette and safety

Smart casual is the default. Above Eleven, Sirocco, Nobu Bangkok, Pastel, Red Sky and Sato San all list it. Nobu bans flip-flops, swimwear and sportswear. Red Sky also bars sandals. Ballad Riverside lists a casual code. Sato San restricts entry to guests aged 20 and over, so carry ID. Sirocco welcomes children of all ages, but the dress code applies to them too. Check the itemized bill for service charge and tax before you pay. SkyWalk's glass floor sits at 314 metres, with shoe covers issued and selfies not allowed on the glass. Plan your ride home before the last drink. Check last-train times on the BTS Skytrain site. Keep a taxi or ride-hail app ready, because Starlight stays open until 1 am.

Sky deck or bar? Mahanakhon SkyWalk versus a rooftop bar

A SkyWalk ticket is listed at ฿880 and buys height, a glass floor and a terrace bar with few tables. Chong Nonsi BTS is 130 m from the entrance. Rooftop bars charge through drinks instead of a ticket. Sirocco on the 63rd floor and Nobu Bangkok on floors 57 to 60 give comparable skyline views once you spend on food or drinks. Pick SkyWalk if the glass floor is the point. Pick a bar if you want a seat and a cocktail. For a view from the water, compare a Bangkok Dinner Cruise: Compare Options, Prices & Timing.

A sample evening route in Silom

Silom works well for a three-stop night. Start at Mahanakhon SkyWalk, entering before the 6:30 pm last admission. Move on to Starlight on Surawong Road, where the Oyster Hour from ฿599 net runs 17:00 to 00:00. Take a taxi or check the walking route on a map. Finish somewhere calmer. A Bangkok Speakeasy Guide: Hidden Bars, Prices & How to Find Them suits a smaller cocktail bar. A late-night jazz bar suits a slower close. If you prefer another kind of night, a Muay Thai evening fits an earlier slot.

• Stop 1: Chong Nonsi BTS to Mahanakhon SkyWalk, before 6:30 pm last admission
• Stop 2: Starlight Rooftop Bar, Surawong Road, open 5 pm to 1 am
• Stop 3: a speakeasy or jazz bar, then a pre-arranged ride home

Mistakes to avoid

Most disappointing rooftop nights come from planning gaps, not the venue.

• Going on a hazy or rainy day.
• Arriving at sunset with no booking at Sirocco or Nobu Bangkok.
• Wearing flip-flops, sandals, swimwear or sportswear where the code bans them.
• Paying ฿880 for a deck ticket when a bar with a similar view needs only a drink.
• Not checking minimum spend or whether prices are net or ++.
• Not planning how to get home after 1 am.