Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is one of Asia's busiest hubs and a cathedral-scale airport designed by Helmut Jahn — a vast steel-and-glass terminal that's beautiful, oppressively hot at the wrong hours, and full of long walks between gates. Concourse G has the better post-security drinking, including the Royal Silk Lounge (Thai Airways flagship, Star Alliance Gold) and a respectable airside Asian-spirits bar. Don Mueang (DMK), the older low-cost-carrier airport, doesn't have a competing drinking story.
Watthana · $$$
Akkee draws a steady local crowd in Watthana. Booking is recommended on weekends. Walk-ins are usually possible early in the evening.
glass form.</p> <p>The room is design-forward and small. Reserve. The bartenders are doing serious work and the prices are fair for the quality. Pair with <a href="/bars/bangkok/teens-of-thailand/">Teens of Thailand</a> in nearby Chinatown for a thematic Charoenkrung area cocktail evening.</p> </div> <div class="section-overline" style="margin-top:40px;">What to Order</div> <div class="order-grid"> <div class="order-card"> <div class="order-name">Mekhong Mule</div> <div class="order-desc">Mekhong Thai whisky · $$$
Asia Today opened in 2019 with a clear thesis: Bangkok cocktail bars should champion Asian spirits and ingredients rather than imitate London or New York templa
City centre · $$$
Atlas opened in 2021 with a travel themed concept: a passport-style menu featuring cocktails inspired by 50 countries. The drinks rotate every six months, and t
Sathon · $$$
Aviary Bangkok draws a steady local crowd in Sathon. Booking is recommended on weekends. Walk-ins are usually possible early in the evening.
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