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Open: 21:30 - 02:00
Location: Conrad Hotel, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road
Contact: +66 (0)2 690 999
Skytrain: Ploenchit
Drawing a posh local crowd and catering to The Conrad's upscale guests, this is a suave spot for sipping on fine cosmopolitans poured by attentive staff while dancing the night away to polished international live bands. DJs also play quality house and commercial hip-hop. Dress code is smart casual. Between 20:00 - 22:00 everyday it's buy-one-get-one-free Happy Hour.
Ad Makers
Open: 18:00 - 01:00 (Mon to Thurs), 18:00 - 02:00 (Fri to Sat)
Location: 51/1 Soi Langauan
Contact: 02-652 1069.
Skytrain: Chitlom
This spacious, rustic tavern in the middle of Lang Suan Road - Bangkok's upmarket restaurant belt - is a dusty Rock n' Roll haven popular with locals and expats. Worn posters on the walls, tatty wooden chairs and a somewhat dilapidated structure give it a pleasing, beer-hall authenticity rarely seen in Bangkok. For those who know their Hendrix from their Grateful Dead, this is a fine place to nibble on tasty Thai fare while sipping Johnnie Walkers or downing jugs of chilled beer. Getting those feet tapping early on is acoustic strumming, and from 22:00 classic rock hits come courtesy of the noisy Big Boy Band.
Bar @494
Open: 12:00 - 00:00
Location: Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, 494 Ratchadamri Rd, Ratchadamri
Contact:
Skytrain:
This cosy wine and champagne bar with garden ambiance is a great place to take your date. Choose from one of 30 plus wines by-the-glass or perhaps a rare whisky from the 'Whisky Priest'. Browse through Bangkok's widest selection of Cuban cigars at the Divan @494 or settle into a quiet corner for a light meal. The dress code is smart casual.
Diplomat Bar
Open: 10:00 - 01:00
Location: The Conrad Hotel, 87 Wireless Road, Phatumwan
Contact: +66 (0)2 690 9999
Skytrain: Ploenchit
This elegant, upscale hotel bar in the heart of Bangkok's embassy district makes the perfect haunt for the passing ambassador, visiting dignitary or aspiring spy. Most evenings, however, it's a high-profile crowd comprised of wealthy businessmen, rich Thais and glitzy couples that fills its sprawling nooks and crannies. Beautifully lit, its soft silk couches, striking round bar and wood interiors make for a very classy cocktail ambiance - cool and contemporary. A jazz singer croons every night except Sundays. The cocktail and wine lists are suitably inspiring.
Syn Bar
Open: 10:00 - 01:00
Location: Nai Lert Park Swissotel, 2 Wireless Road, Pathumwan
Contact: +66 2 253 0123
Skytrain: Ploenchit
With its retro-future feel, Syn Bar is a perfect spot for those craving impressive faux-club style and sexy dance-beats, but who aren't too fussed about coziness. White lights blinking through carpets, suspended bubble pod-chairs and space-age DJ booth, all ooze hi-tech appeal. The Swedish head-bartender conjures up heady Asian-inspired cocktails like Mangosteen Martini and Wasabi Mary. DJ's play an upbeat blend of house, funky house and soul house every night from 21:00 onwards. Happy hour is between 17:00 - 21:00, Mon-Fri.
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