Tiki bars have been gaining widespread popularity in and around Asia and Bangkok is no stranger to these lively joints. The ultimate expression of an island vacation, tiki bars have it all. A beach vibe, tropical drinks and a cosy yet convivial vibe about it that makes you wish time stood still! Vibrant, relaxing and perfect for distancing yourself from the harsh realities of COVID-19, here are 5 tiki bars in Bangkok to soak up the city’s year-round summer.
1. Escape Bangkok – Located at the EmQuartier’s Rooftop
Escape Bangkok is a a chic, swanky tiki bar perched on level 5 of Bangkok’s luxurious EmQuartie. Experience a taste of the tropics here — tiki drinks, tiki huts and beach-inspired furnishing and touches all around. If you’re looking to escape the city’s buzz momentarily, this place is perfect. Just note that minimum spending applies so be sure to stay for more than just one drink.
Combat the Bangkok heat with the refreshing Sailor of Wrath. A fruity, straightforward yet stiff tropical drink, it’s made from an intoxicating mix of rum, tequila, lime juice, and a tart finish of pineapple.
Address: 5th Floor Emquartier, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Opening Hours: 5PM – 12AM (Daily)
Contact: +66 2 003 6000
2. Mad Moa – Cosy Tiki Bar
Formerly occupied by Mediterranean joint, Seven Spoons, Mad Moa is a tiki-themed bar that serves simple yet unique bar nosh with the added benefit of tiki drinks and a cool Caribbean-esque vibe.
It’s a pretty small joint but trust that the food is good and their drinks, beyond decent. They do various rum-heavy cocktails with specials that rotate daily.
Address: 211/8 Thanon Chakkraphatdi Phong, Wat Sommanat, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Opening Hours: 5.30PM – 11PM (Tue to Sat), Closed on Sundays & Mondays
Contact: +66 85 155 2601
3. Pakalolo – Opens till 4AM
A Hawaiian-inspired bar in Soi Ari that’s going beyond your typical rum-and-juice-type tiki drinks, Pakalolo is as close to an island sanctuary as you’ll get in the heart of the city. This isn’t your typical beer and spirit joint though.
Instead, this Ari cocktail bar punches high with a solid repertoire of original tiki-inspired tipples of which signatures such as Lilia and Awa Awa remain hot favourites. The former is made strong using a combination of pear vodka and gin and accented with elderflower, thyme and pink guava juice. The latter, on the other hand, is just as fruity, with rum, honey, vanilla, peach schnapps and a combination of passion fruit, orange and gooseberry.
Address: Ari 4 Fang Nua Alley, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: 6.30PM – 4AM (Wed to Mon), Closed on Tuesdays
Contact: +66 2 075 0939
4. Trader Vic’s – Bangkok’s Original Tiki Bar
In the mood to escape Bangkok’s hustle and bustle? Let Trader Vic’s laid-back vibe and tropical drinks whisk you away to an island vacation.
Outfitted with Polynesian-inspired decor and complemented with a stellar menu boasting fusion dishes, fun, warm staff and a drinks list that’ll have you floored (literally), this is one tiki joint you’ll want to visit time and time again.
Address: Krung Thonburi Road, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
Opening Hours: 6PM – 11PM (Fri & Sat), 11.30AM – 3PM (Sun), Closed from Mondays to Thursdays
Contact: +66 2 476 0022
5. Tropic City BKK – Ranked #24 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2020
This award-winning tiki-inspired bar is Thailand’s very first tropical cocktail bar and the nearest thing you’ll get to a fun, island getaway. Their founders, both veteran bartenders, opened Tropic City armed with a collective passion for tropical, juice-heavy cocktails and a love for creating fun, memorable experiences for all.
Tropic City was ranked 24th in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2020.
With a colourful design mixing & matching anything tropical and printed, this neighbourhood cocktail bar in Charoen Krung is where you’ll be able to delve into hand-crafted tiki-style cocktails and dance the night away with friends.
Address: 672, 65 Soi Charoen Krung 28, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Opening Hours: 7PM – 1.30AM (Tue to Sun), Closed on Sundays
Contact: +66 97 242 2890
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