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title: "The 12 best rooftop bars in Bangkok right now"
description: "From glowing jellyfish trees to golden domes — where to drink above the clouds this season."
url: https://bestofthailand.org/magazine/best-rooftop-bars-bangkok
locale: en
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# The 12 best rooftop bars in Bangkok right now

From glowing jellyfish trees to golden domes — where to drink above the clouds this season.

![The 12 best rooftop bars in Bangkok right now](https://bestofthailand.org/images/cat-rooftop-bars.jpg)

Bangkok's rooftop scene keeps climbing. Our current favourites span the classic glamour of Sky Bar's golden dome, Vertigo's open-air fine dining, Tichuca's jungle-lit party deck and Octave's three-storey sunset views. For value, arrive at opening time for happy-hour prices and daylight-to-dusk views; for the big names, book ahead and check dress codes — no sportswear or open shoes. Rain moves fast in Bangkok: most rooftops offer covered levels, and storms often clear within the hour.

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**[Bangkok's café renaissance: the neighbourhoods to know](https://bestofthailand.org/magazine/bangkok-cafe-renaissance)** — Ari, Charoenkrung and Thonglor are turning Thai-grown beans into a world-class coffee scene.