Silom Nightlife

The Silom area nightlife is most famous for its red light district of Patpong, but it also boasts some of the city’s best skyscraper rooftop bars as well as some cool venues. Here’s our pick of the best of them. Breaks (Bar/Club) 12” vinyl covers line the walls of this funky little club and its music policy is just a cool. Its Japanese owner is dedicated to playing an eclectic blend of techno, Latin, disco, DnB, funky hip-hop and anything that’s just got a cool grove. Definitely highly recommended for eclectic music lovers and those that want to avoid mainstream cheese. Entry: Free Open: 9:00pm - 3:00am (Wed to Sat) Getting Here: A few mins walk from the Sala Daeng BTS station and Silom MRT station. Address: 46 Soi 2/1 Silom Road (next to Richard's restaurant, up the stairs) Tapas Room (Restaurant & Bar) This two storey venue is all about a funky Balearic house vibe with Thursday to Saturday enhancing the DJs sets with live percussion. It’s located right at the top of the gay popular Soi 4 but attracts a straight hip crowd. It can get pretty heaving at the weekend! Entry: Free Open: 3:00pm - 3:00am Getting Here: A few mins walk from the Sala Daeng BTS station and Silom MRT station. Address: 114/17 Silom Soi 4, Silom, Bangkok Bada Bing Go-Go Bar Set over two floors and every night has 20+ go-go girls in skimpy outfits dancing on the stages in this funky lit bar. Besides the laidback atmosphere the real deal breaker is it’s free to get in and drinks prices are reasonable, 140B gets you a beer and it’s open until 3am. Entry: Free Open: 8:00pm - 3:00am Getting Here: A few mins walk from the Sala Daeng BTS station and Silom MRT station. Address: Patpong Soi 2, Silom, Bangkok Cloud 47 (Rooftop Bar & Restaurant) Situated on the 47th top floor of the United Center office tower the breaks the mould of most rooftop bars that have drinks prices to match their altitude, 160B gets you a 500ml beer, very reasonable! It also has no dress code and friendly staff whilst still being a really cool venue with spectacular360° views over Bangkok! Entry: Free Open: 5:00pm – midnight, closed Sundays Getting Here: A few mins walk from the Sala Daeng BTS station and Silom MRT station. Address: 47th Floor, United Center Building, 323 Silom Rd., Silom, Bangkok Sky Bar (Rooftop Bar & Restaurant) Set on a 63rd floor rooftop is a spectacular bar designed by the guy that created movie sets for Blade Runner. It’s an impressive looking bar with even more impressive views, a great place to be for a sundowner. Its popularity has exploded with its Hangover II connection so it can get painfully busy and the drinks prices equally as painful, there is also no seating at the bar. The venue and views over Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River are probably the most spectacular in Bangkok so it can be worthy box ticker. If you want something more laid back in the area, go for Cloud 47. Entry: Free Open: 6:00pm – 1:00am Getting Here: A 10 min walk from the Saphan Taksin BTS station Address: 63rd Floor, The Dome at Lebua, Silom Road, Bangkok Telephone (Bar & Restaurant) At the top of Bangkok’s rainbow flag waiving Soi 4 is one of its longest standing classic bars. It’s a predominantly gay international crowd with a fun atmosphere. They do good food, drinks prices are decent and the waiters are as attentive as they are entertaining. The balcony is a good place to people watch. Entry: Free Open: 6:00pm – 2:00am Getting Here: A few mins walk from the Sala Daeng BTS station and Silom MRT station. Address: Silom Soi 4, Silom, Bangkok Moon Bar & Vertigo Grill (Rooftop Bar & Restaurant) Perched on the 61st floor Moon Bar claims to be one of the highest al fresco bars in the world. Seats park up to the edge where you can rest your drink and take in the magnificent views over the city. They serve up great cocktails and have a good grill menu. Drinks and food prices match the swish feel of the place. It can get a bit busy but nothing compared to the huge crowds that Sky Bar from Hangover fame draws. You don’t need a reservation to get a table, and dress code is “smart casual”, so get on your best clothes and forget the flip-flops. Entry: Free Open: 5:00pm – 1:00am Getting Here: A few mins walk from the Lumphini MRT station (exit 2). Address: 61st floor, Banyan Tree Hotel, 21/100 Th Sathon, Silom, Bangkok Website: www.banyantree.com