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Best HIDDEN BARs 🔎🥃 in Bangkok, Thailand

Did you know that Bangkok is home to a lot of amazing hidden bars? 🔎 Tucked away behind ordinary-looking doors and side streets, these aren't your average bars; they're special spots where classy vibes and top-notch drinks mix for an unforgettable night out.



Sugar Ray, You've Just Been Poisoned

How to find the entrance?

Hint: Search for the light in the dark alleyway next to the Davis Hotel 💡

Hint: Swirl around the eateries inside the glass building next to the Davis Hotel until you find the door 🍣


Sugar Ray Bangkok Hidden Bar

Sugar Ray has expert mixologists working on your drinks. This bar has all the drinks to mix you whatever drink you and your friends fancy. They also have a rotating menu of signature drinks & mocktails you have to try out!


I can recommend Ultraviolette 🍸 which is a cold poured Tequila or Killer Queen 🍹 which is a light, delicious cocktail topped up with burned cream.


Sugar Ray Bangkok Hidden Bar Youve been poisoned

Sugar Ray, You've Just Been Poisoned is the first Bar I take my friends too when they're in town! It is just a really lovely, cool place that allows for a good conversation. I always worry overselling this place, but so far, all of my friends loved it! :D


Sugar Ray Bangkok Hidden Bar

You can take the BTS to Phrom Phong and either walk down to Sugar Ray, or take a motorbike taxi. It's close to a lot of cool places, one of them is my favorite Japanese Onsen, called Yunomori!


 

Ku Bar


How to find the entrance?

Hint: Just go inside the DeCommune building and check out the different floors 🏭


Ku Bar Bangkok

Located discreetly down an alley inside an old building, this spot might seem elusive, but it unveils a sophisticated setting dominated by wooden and concrete aesthetics. Ku Bar frequently update their cocktail offerings to spotlight local ingredients.


Most of the time, I go for their Grilled Pandan 🥃 - It doesn't only tastes good, but I always enjoy the way they prepare it. (I like the fire...)


Ku Bar Bangkok Hidden Bar

Ku Bar has a certain unique atmosphere to it. You have to go and visit this bar yourself. I'd say this is my most favorite bar to go to alone or with a good friend to reflect or brainstorm a project.


There is a code of conduct displayed next to the entrance. This is not a "party bar", it's a classy bar where you can enjoy a good drink.


Ku Bar Bangkok Hidden Bar

Located just a few minutes away from Khao San road, you can definitely extend your evening by biking over, or you can just checkout DeCommune located in the same building on a weekend. They put on great DJ & Live-Music events!


 

Midsummer Night's Dream


Hint: Look for the flowers 🌷


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It was my first time at this bar filming my vlog. I have visited a lot of different hidden bars beforehand, but for some reason, none of them really resonated with me. I took a gamble and visited Midsummer Night's Dream with my camera... and it pleasantly surprised me!


This bar has very beautiful interior and a rich selection of signature cocktails. I went for Oberon The King 🥃,


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The Bars name & theme is inspired by Shakespeare's Midsummers Night's Dream. It offers very comfortable seating for all group-sizes and also features a very beautiful Gin Bar upstairs.


Midsummer Night's Dream is located in Thonglor which is home to many other hidden bars worth mentioning (scroll down below). Thonglor is a very vibrant area that is best reached by BTS. You can easily extend your evening by going out to explore the nightlife around or walk over to the Major Cineplex in Sukhumvit for a good movie!


 


Arcadia Barcade


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Arcadia Barcade was voted the Top 2 Best Theme Bar in Bangkok by Bangkok Magazine in 2023. Rightfully so! This bar offers a unique vibe with it's colorful retro interior, arcades, a wide variety of drinks & a fine selection of weed.


Arcadia is not really a hidden bar, but a hidden gem tucked away in a small side-street in Phra Khanong!


Todd, the owner of Arcadia has always something going on for you! The bar frequently organizes Gaming Events & Tournaments. You can also just drop by at any time, buy a stack of coins and try to eternalize yourself on the Highscore-List!


Besides gaming, Arcadia organizes various events like Stand-Up, Movie Nights, Parties and even Rooftop-Wrestling events! Just follow them on Instagram and show up to something that catches your attention. I'll guarantee you'll have a great time!


Sometimes, there are holidays in Thailand where the sale of alcohol is prohibited. Bars usually close around those days, but Arcadia always turns it into some sort of Kratom-Event where they sell Kratom Sodas (OG Kratom), Mocktails & all sorts of Softdrinks!



You can best reach Arcadia by arriving at BTS Phrom Phong and walk over. Arcadia also serves food and has partnered with several restaurants from the area to have your feast delivered straight to your table.


Make sure to give Arcadia Barcade a visit next time you around the area! 👾



 

Hidden Bars & Speakease Bars in Bangkok

(Honorable Mention's)


Here is a list of all hidden bars in Bangkok I'd recommend you visit when in Bangkok:


I can recommend all of those hidden bars above for several reasons! Find the Locker Room is very popular and it's a nice little adventure to find the entrance; 2463 Speakeasy serves really great drinks etc. etc. - I will definitely revisit more hidden bars for a second part of this episode! 📹



 



Cheers! Comment below if you enjoyed my vlog & article. Any good hidden bars I missed? Let me know in the comments below!


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