Best bars in Thailand
Bangkok is now one of the world’s great bar cities: eight of its bars made Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026, more than any other city, and Bar Us is No.4 in the world. This is our editorial guide to the bars, rooftops and bartenders behind that rise, with every ranking linked to its source.
Asia’s & World’s 50 Best Bars: Thailand tracker →
Every Thai bar on the 2025 and 2026 lists. 8 Bangkok bars in Asia’s top 50 for 2026.
Best rooftop bars in Bangkok →
Sky Bar, Octave, Tichuca, Sky Beach and more, with dress codes and booking tips.
Best cocktail bars in Thailand →
The award-winning cocktail bars of Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket.
Guest shifts & bar events calendar →
Bangkok Bar Show (23–26 Oct 2026) takeovers, Lennon’s Bartender Series, ABar Rooftop guest shifts and more.
Coming up
- “Hong Kong Craftsmanship”: Ozone guest shift at ABar Rooftop · ABar Rooftop, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park
- BOP Singapore at Cherry Olive Cocktail Club · Cherry Olive Cocktail Club
- Backdoor Bodega (Penang) at The O.S.S Bar · The O.S.S Bar
- Tjoget (Stockholm) at Messenger Service Bar · Messenger Service Bar, Yaowarat
The bartenders →
By city
Editorial guide. KhaosanRoad.com is not paid by any bar, bartender or drinks brand listed here, and nothing on this page is an offer or advertisement for alcohol. Rankings and awards are quoted from the linked sources; videos are embedded from their creators’ YouTube channels. Please drink responsibly and never drink and drive.