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(cnr Soi Ekamai 5 & Soi 63 (Ekamai), Th Sukhumvit; Ekkamai exit 2 & taxi) This open-air entertainment
zone is the destination of choice for Bangkok's young and beautiful - for the moment at
least. Demo OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( www.facebook.com/demobangkok ; admission free; 6pm-2am;
Ekkamai exit 2 & taxi) combines blasting beats and a NYC warehouse vibe, while Funky Villa
OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( www.facebook.com/funkyvillabkk ; 7pm-2am; Ekkamai exit 2 & taxi) , with
its outdoor seating and Top 40 soundtrack, is more chilled. Fridays and Saturdays see a
400B entrance fee for foreigners.
UP ON THE ROOF
In previous years, Bangkok's rooftop bars were largely the realm of well-heeled tourists, but nowadays they com-
prise a diverse spread, with options ranging from basic to formal. Our faves:
» Moon Bar OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( www.banyantree.com ; 61st fl, Banyan Tree Hotel, 21/100 Th Sa-
thon (South) Tai; 5pm-1am; Lumphini exit 2) Precariously perched on top of 61 floors of skyscraper,
Moon Bar offers a heart-stopping bird's-eye view of central Bangkok. Things can get a bit crowded here come
sunset, so be sure to show up a bit early to get the best seats. Note that Moon Bar does not allow entry to those
wearing shorts or sandals.
» River Vibe OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP (8th fl, River View Guest House, 768 Soi Phanurangsi, Th Song-
wat; 7.30-11pm; Tha Marine Department, Hua Lamphong exit 1 & taxi) Can't afford the drinks and/
or have objections to the dress code at Bangkok's other rooftop bars? Slap on some shorts and head to the top
floor of the River View Guest House ( Click here ); the casual vibe and stunning river views will hardly feel like a
compromise.
» Phra Nakorn Bar & Gallery OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP (58/2 Soi Damnoen Klang Tai; 5pm-1am;
klorng boat to Tha Phan Fah) In addition to charming views of old Bangkok, the breezy rooftop of this artsy
bar also offers cheap and tasty Thai food.
» Above 11 OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 08 3542 1111; www.aboveeleven.com ; 33rd fl, Fraser Suites
Sukhumvit, Soi 11, Th Sukhumvit; 6pm-2am; Nana exit 3) Downward glances of Bangkok's most cos-
mopolitan neighbourhood go best with the Peruvian/Japanese bar snacks at this sophisticated rooftopper.
» Sky Bar OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( www.lebua.com/sky-bar ; 63rd fl, State Tower, 1055 Th Silom;
6pm-1am; Saphan Taksin exit 3) Descend the sweeping stairs like a Hollywood diva to the precipice bar of
this rooftop restaurant - allegedly the world's highest open-air bar. But leave your shorts and sandals at home.
» Amorosa OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( www.arunresidence.com ; rooftop, Arun Residence, 36-38 Soi Pratu
Nokyung; 5pm-midnight Mon-Thu, to 1am Fri-Sun; Tha Tien) Although not as lofty as the others, the
riverside Amorosa compensates with what is arguably Bangkok's best view of Wat Arun.
» Sky Train Jazz Club OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP (cnr Th Rang Nam & Th Phayathai; 5pm-2am;
Victory Monument exit 2) A visit to this comically misnamed bar is more like chilling on the rooftop of your
stoner buddy's flat than any jazz club we've ever encountered. But there are indeed views of the BTS, jazz on oc-
casion and a scrappy speakeasy atmosphere.
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