Joanna James
Sukhumvit is well known for being a party hub where the raves go on until the sun wakes up. Here are some of the best places in town for the best kind of night out on your holiday.
Located less than 1 kilometre from many a hotel in Sukhumvit such as the likes of Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18, the Soi Cowboy was named in honour of the first-ever bar owner in the area, an African American cowboy. This makes it a bit of a unique heritage site sight as well where modern Bangkok is concerned. This place has a light-hearted vibe to it and feels more like a fairground or a carnival. Entry to Soi Cowboy is free every day, but the drink prices can be pretty high.
After years of hoping for such a place to class it up, Sukhumvit finally got its own rooftop bar with Octave Rooftop and Lounge. A perfect place to sit and enjoy a romantic meal while you watch the sunset, this place has a 360-degree view of Bangkok. So, no matter where your table is, you can rest assured that the view is going to be breathtaking. This place opens at 5 pm every day and stays open until 2 am the next day.
This is a club and lounge that plays a huge part in making Bangkok's nightlife what it is. If you want to party in Sukhumvit, this is a place you must not miss. Home to a lounge, clubbing room and a terrace bar, Levels Club & Lounge has it all. Entry fees can vary depending on the events and time of the year, but on the other days, it's usually walk in free. A lot of well known international DJs play at this club frequently. Levels Club is open from 9 pm until 3 am the next day every day.
One of the recent additions to the nightclub scene in Bangkok, Beam focuses on underground house and techno music. If you like vocal EDM, this is not the place for you. These guys like to play it cool and keep things minimal, so do expect deep tech and house music which will be played in a dark room that might remind you of the classy European nightclubs. This is not the typical Thai style club you'd see on tourist websites, this is unique.
Designed to resemble the workshop of an ironsmith, this bar is a magical place that will take you back in time. The place opened in 2010 and moved a few doors down the street in the next three years. You can find unique factors like secret doors, a maze of staircases and dark nooks in this club. Iron Fairies is open from 6 pm until 2 am the next day and spotting the entrance can be quite tricky, so keep your eyes wide open as you pass Thong Lor Soi 10 and look to your right.
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