Best Restaurants and Bars in Bangkok

Posted by Dr Chocolate (1348 days ago)

I'm in my mid to late 20's, have lived in Bangkok before (albeit many years ago when I was a sprightly 18 year old) and have travelled there on a few occasions since. I currently live in Shanghai. Last time I went I was ill-prepared and consequently ended up in a few terrible bars and restaurants (Kao San Road etc etc). What I'm looking for are bars with some decent electronic/eclectic music, a nice mix of locals and expats and, most importantly, somewhere to meet some nice, pretty girls who aren't likely to turn out to be prostitutes. Do such places exist? To give you some idea of my tastes, last time I enjoyed the Sky Bar near the Oriental Hotel and Bed Supperclub. Any more places currently busy, fashionable and along similar lines?
As for restaurants, any decent roads/areas for good Italian and French food/wine? Also, any personal recommendations for the best gastonomic experience in BK?

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Posted by delphine (1328 days ago)

Might I suggest you go back to the bars that you have previous experience with, and when you meet people of your caliber, you ask them for where to go.
NOW, you can also check out the bangkok guide as that gives restaurant recommendations and clubbing info.
I can tell you what bars have expats in them, but I can't tell you if you will be able to hook up with any girls and / if, they are prostitutes or not.

Posted by Show_N_Tell (1322 days ago)

you can still go back to sky bar / bed supper club. slim at RCA is still quite popular. check out guru magazines that comes with bangkok post every friday. or pickup BK magazine, both gives a pretty good idea what's in n what's out.

Posted by AliceBangkok (1318 days ago)

you can go to the sky restaurant in ban-yan-tree hotel on sathon road

Posted by Miss Blondie (1308 days ago)

yeah sky bar is cool... try out koi on suk 20

Posted by Mr CarSanook (3 days ago)

Bangkok Shakes - Hanoi Rocks!

My favorite watering hole is Nius on Silom. Ultra cool Jazz and delectable Italian food by Chef Marco. They say it is the best Jazz, Blues, Piano Bar in Bangkok.

Since I am born in Finland ( Nokialand) I have occasional craving for the unique Finnish cuisine. Try Aalto restaurant on Sun Square Silom Road Soi 21. Leek soup, rye bread, herring and chilled Finlandia Vodka. Salmon, too.