8 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Bangkok
Where to Go in Bangkok at Night?
Bangkok’s atmospheric nightlife is a major reason why so many people make the trip to this steamy metropolis year after year. From sky-high cocktails and basement clubbing to gender-defying theatrical shows, nightlife in Bangkok is as varied as it is unforgettable.
We’ve compiled some of the very best experiences below, showing you what you can do with your evenings in Bangkok. This list is far from exhaustive, but if you’re looking for something exciting to do, we highly recommend any of these drawcards.
What are the best things to do after dinner in Bangkok?
1. Rooftop Bars
For panoramic vistas and ritzy cocktails
Good for: Luxury, Nightlife, Photo
Fancy touching the clouds while sipping a cocktail? Bangkok’s glamorous rooftop venues have elevated a night-out in Thailand’s capital to stratospheric heights! Breathtaking skyline views and hip crowds are to be found at this higher breed of open-air bars.
Visit Speakeasy Rooftop Bar for a gorgeous outdoor terrace and views of the dazzling skyline, or hit Octave for live DJs, vistas of the city’s famous skyscrapers, and sexy plates of bar bites. Meanwhile, Red Sky stuns with its space age furniture 56 floors up, as well as its fresh Maine lobster and swanky cocktails. Read more
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
2. Transgender Cabaret Shows
Flamboyant and fabulous!
Good for: Nightlife, Photo, Unusual
Nothing out-glams a Bangkok cabaret show! The outrageous costumes, spectacular sets, and crazy musical tributes to the female form will leave you seriously awestruck! The city’s transgender performers don’t hold back on the sequins, feathers, glitter, and dancing, so prepare to be transported.
Key shows include Calypso Cabaret at Asiatique mall, the Golden Dome Cabaret Show, and Mirinn Cabaret Show. Some venues offer unbeatable dinner packages where you can enjoy fragrant Thai dishes before the ladyboys take to the stage. Check the official websites to find out more.
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
3. Dinner Cruises on Chao Praya River
See the skyline from a different vantage point
Good for: Food, Luxury, Nightlife
Thailand’s history, culture, and cuisine converge on a journey along Bangkok’s River of Kings. Board a luxury cruiser or teakwood rice barge to admire ornate Buddhist temples, Sci-Fi skyscrapers, and the bustle of river life while enjoying a sumptuous meal. The sights and sensations along the riverbanks are spellbinding at night and make for great photos.
Chao Phraya Princess offer cinematic cruises with generous buffet dinners, while Saffron Cruise by Banyan Tree delights with its second deck vistas and gastronomic set menus featuring dishes like jumbo crab cakes with pineapple salsa and galangal coconut broth with seared Hokkaido scallops. Read more
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
4. Night Markets
Hunt for bargains amongst the hustle and bustle!
Good for: Food, Nightlife, Shoppers
If you’re not ready to hit Bangkok’s bars and clubs, indulge in some after-dark retail therapy at the city’s urban night markets. Khao San Road, with its carefree traveler attire - and the bootleg heaven that is Patpong Market - offer a wide range of inexpensive goods with prices that can go even lower if you know how to bargain.
Head to Pratunam Night Market for kitschy souvenirs or venture out to Train Night Market Srinagarindra for vintage goods and rare antiques. The Jodd Fairs Night Market is the place to go if you’re searching for cheap eats from local vendors who sell noodles, ribs, and coconut ice cream. Read more
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
5. Bangkok Nightclubs
Party into the late hours
Good for: Luxury, Nightlife
At Bangkok’s best nightclubs, you’ll find dancefloors packed with cute girls, whiskey-sipping adolescents, and boozy expats. The soundtrack is usually a storm of dark, twisted beats, from EDM and hip hop to techno and house. Some venues offers all-you-can-drink entry fees to get the party started , while others pride themselves on their happy hour specials and VIP service.
Top city nightclubs include Luna, Lucky Club, Venti Bangkok, Void, Echelon, and Onyx. For something a little different, head to the Sing Sing Theatre for posh cocktails, unique performances, and waitresses wearing Qipao dresses. Read more
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
6. Live Jazz Bars
Hip hangouts famed for their ambience
Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife
Bangkok boasts a riveting lineup of crème de la crème jazz bars that feature talented artists, delectable cuisine, and cocktails made my master mixologists. You can find these atmospheric haunts all across the city, along historic Old Town alleys and even inside the Mandarin Oriental.
Head to the iconic Brown Sugar Jazz Bar and Restaurant for killer tunes and international fare, or swing by Buddha & Pals for effervescent ditties and ritzy drinks set inside a Sino-Thai shophouse. Don’t miss the elegant Bamboo Bar either. This decades-old venue is simply legendary. Read more
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
7. Muay Thai Live at Asiatique
Discover the magic of this ancient martial art
Good for: Nightlife, Photo, Unusual
Muay Thai Live: The Legend Lives is an exciting theatrical show at Asiatique Bangkok. It combines entertaining performances with the ancient moves of Muay Thai kickboxing. It’s a great night out for theatre enthusiasts, families, or anybody wanting to gain insight into this historic Thai pastime.
The hype surrounding Muay Thai Live is well earned. This blazing Bangkok show takes place at The Stage, a modern 600-seat theatre. Created by acclaimed director Ekachai Uekrongtham, the performance is presented in five jaw-dropping chapters and features dance, music, and plenty of kickboxing. Read more
Location: The Stage Theatre, Asiatique The Riverfront, 2194 Charoen Krung Rd, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Open: Tuesday–Sunday from 8 pm (closed on Mondays)
Phone: +66 92 246 0812
Muay Thai Live at Asiatique
8. LGBTQIA+ Nightlife
Good vibe venues for the queer community
Good for: Nightlife, Photo
Bangkok wears the rainbow colors proudly on its sleeve! After sundown, the city’s LGBTQIA+ community enjoys plenty of party spots and intimate venues, from pulsing nightclubs to quirky little bars.
Visit in May/June for Bangkok Pride, which culminates with a vibrant parade on Silom Road, or books tickets at any time of year to the Calypso Cabaret ladyboys show. Don’t miss famed haunts like Chanran Sauna, White Rabbit Lounge, or the fabulous drag queen bar House of Heals. Head to DJ Station, in the Bang Rak district, to dance into the late hours.
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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