80/20

This upscale restaurant promises a dining experience characterised by traditional Thai dishes made with local ingredients, such as their Bai Liang Curry with seafood caught that same day. If you want to make the most of it, they have a 5-course tasting menu, while their beverage list includes red, white and rosé wines, as well as sake and signature cocktails.

• Web:

  www.8020bkk.com

• E-mail:

  info@8020bkk.com

• Address:

  1052-1054, 26 Charoen Krung Rd, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 99 118 2200

Baan Khanitha

With its walls lined with delightful artwork and homely Thai ambience, Baan Khanitha produces excellent signature Thai dishes. The recipient of 10 consecutive ‘best Thai restaurant’ awards. Indulge in delectable hallmark dishes of spicy river prawn soup with glass noodles, and prawns with tamarind sauce, roasted duck, mango and sticky rice.

• Web:

  www.baan-khanitha.com/index.php

• E-mail:

  info@baan-khanitha.com

• Address:

  31 Sukhumvit 53 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 2 259 8530

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11am–11pm

• Subway:

  Exit 1, Thonglor BTS Station

Eat Me Restaurant

Elegant and cool, reserved and unassuming, delight yourself with the artistic vibe of Eat Me Restaurant. Savour its decadent modern, international and regional plates, with sizzling meat and poultry, sumptuous seafood and hearty vegetarian options.

• Web:

  www.eatmerestaurant.com

• E-mail:

  reservations@eatmerestaurant.com

• Address:

  Convent Road, Silom, Soi Pipat 2, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 2 238 0931

• Opening hours:

  Every day 3pm - 1am

• Subway:

  Sala Daeng BTS Station. Or Silom MRT Station.

Khaosan Road

As well as its pulsing, energetic nightlife, Khaosan is a hub for excellent local and multicultural eateries - both affordable and enticing. Indian, Korean, Japanese, Western and Thai all vie for attention along this busy stretch. Dine in, outside, or indulge in a steaming fresh plate of Pad Thai by the curbside.

• Address:

  Khaosan Road, Bangkok

Le Dalat Indochine

Le Dalat Indochine is a charming Vietnamese restaurant on bustling Soi 23, a short walk from Sukhumvit Road and Soi Cowboy. The restaurant is housed in a charming converted 1950´s villa, adorned with lush plants, modern art and French Vietnamese memorabilia. Savour Le Dalat’s crisp baguettes and bouillabaisse, mouth-watering local seafood and flourishing character.

• Web:

  www.ledalatbkk.com

• E-mail:

  ledalat@ledalatbkk.com

• Address:

  57 Soi Sukhumvit 23, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 02 259 9593

Phahurat Road

Just a short stretch away from Yaowarat, sizzle the taste buds with the region’s hallmark Indian fare - not to mention a spicy array of Pakistani and Punjabi delicacies.

• Address:

  Phahurat Road, Bangkok

Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets, and Food by Tuk-Tuk

Awarded twice TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice "No. 1 Experience in Thailand", this tuk-tuk night tour is a great way to discover Bangkok and learn about the local culture. See famous temples and sights illuminated at night as you whizz around the city in an iconic 3-wheeled taxi. Visit The Flower Market, the grounds of Wat Arun, and Chinatown. Plus, enjoy snacks, dinner and a dessert!

Khaosan Road Area

Khao San Road, Bangkok's backpackers' hub, is the kind of place that needs to be experienced to be believed–and no traveller should leave the city without coming here. Frequented by swathes of international tourists and locals alike, the area is always bursting with action, but it is at night when Khao San Road truly comes alive. Here you'll find a rich and diverse selection of bars and nightclubs catering to all kinds of travellers. Enjoy ice-cold drinks at institutions like Gulliver's, Mulligan's, and The One. Dance the night away to smooth grooves at Brick Bar. Be seen at local favourites The Club and Lava Gold. For people-watching, head to The Roof Bar. Khao San Road is also an excellent place to try local flavours. Sample from the famous pad Thai to deep-fried spring rolls, grilled meat skewers, mango sticky rice, fried roti, and coconut ice cream to barbecued crocodiles and fried and crispy bugs, like grasshoppers, cockroaches, and scorpions. Feeling like spending some bahts? There are also plenty of shopping opportunities here: clothing and accessories, traditional handicrafts, handmade jewellery, vintage goods, and much more. Why not finish your night at Khao San Road with a relaxing Thai massage?

• Address:

  Khaosan Road, Bangkok

Maggie Choo's

Maggie Choo's is the creation of designer Ashley Sutton and is unlike any other bar in Bangkok. To enter, you step through a hidden wooden Chinese door into what will remind you of an underground vault. Experience this unique atmosphere while listening to some excellent live jazz music.

• Web:

  www.maggiechoos.com

• Address:

  Hotel Bangkok Fenix, Silom 320, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 91 772 2144

• Opening hours:

  Every day 7.30pm - 2am

• More info:

  Sunday gay nights are very popular

Phra Nakorn Bar & Gallery

Hugely popular with university students and backpackers, Phra Nakorn Bar & Gallery is the perfect spot to chill and knock back a few bottles of Chang in the summer steam, located just a short saunter from the bustling Khaosan Road.

• E-mail:

  syamyai@hotmail.com

• Address:

  58/2 Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 2 222 0282

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–midnight

Sirocco

At Bangkok’s highest open-air bar and restaurant, take a seat amongst the A-list at classy Sirocco. Here you can expect smooth jazz, crisp drinks and delectable décor. If Vertigo’s views do not cut it, then Sirrocco’s sprawling panorama will definitely take your breath away.

• Web:

  www.lebua.com/sirocco

• E-mail:

  reservations@lebua.com

• Address:

  1055/111 Silom Road, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 2624 9555

The Bamboo Bar

For sensational live jazz, delicate service and a sophisticated array of decor, liquors and svelte cocktails, this legendary bamboo and palm festooned ‘Jungle Speakeasy’ is a one of a kind in Bangkok. An institution in its own right, Bamboo Bar is a delightful nook to while away a hot tropical night.

• Web:

  www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok/fine-dining/the-bamboo-bar/

• E-mail:

  mobkk-socialmedia@mohg.com

• Address:

  48 Oriental Avenue, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 2 659 9000

Audrey Cafe Glamour

This European-inspired cafe offers delicate cakes and sweet dishes. You should definitely try the gooey lava cake.

• Web:

  www.audreygroup.com/AudreyCafeGlamour/

• E-mail:

  info@audreygroup.com

• Address:

  L5-03/1R, 5th Floor, Central Embassy, Ploenchit Road, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 2 160 5876

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11am–10pm

• Subway:

  Ploenchit BTS Station, Chidlom BTS Station

Authors' Lounge at Mandarin Oriental

A pricey experience in one of the most beautiful hotel in Bangkok. Be transported in another era and location while tasting wonderful English tea and pastries. Keep in mind that there is a dress code, you must avoid shorts and sandals.

• Web:

  www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok/fine-dining/authors-lounge

• E-mail:

  mobkk-restaurants@mohg.com

• Address:

  48 Oriental Avenue, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 2 659 9000

Bluetamp Cafe

Bluetamp Cafe is a laidback specialty coffee shop featuring varieties of coffee beans from around the world, including Brazil, Ethiopia, and Guatemala. Each coffee comes with a description card so you know what to expect. The coffee here is very high level, smooth, delicious, and done to perfection by their skilful baristas–a true paradise in Bangkok for coffee lovers. Plus, a menu of Australian brunch to accompany your cup of coffee.

• E-mail:

  bluetamp@gmail.com

• Address:

  56 Soi Lat Phrao 73, Saphansong, Wang Thonglang, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 2 070 9282

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–6pm

Ceresia Coffee Roasters

Here you can find the finest selection of coffee beans. The passionate owners conjugate Thai and Venezuelan culture for the best! With your delicious cup of joe, don't hesitate to order tasty pastries.

• Web:

  www.ceresiacoffeeroasters.com

• E-mail:

  ceresiacoffee@gmail.com

• Address:

  593/29-41 Sukhumvit (Soi 33/1), Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 98 251 4327

• Opening hours:

  Every day 8am - 6pm

• Subway:

  Phrom Phong BTS Station

Floral Café at Napasorn

Floral Café at Napasorn is a small floral-themed coffee shop tucked in between flower shops in the heart of Bangkok's Flower Market (Pak Khlong Talat). Every detail of this café is simply lovely–from the rustic-chic decoration with seasonal floral arrangements and exquisite chandeliers to the tasty menu featuring coffee, teas, smoothies, and cakes to the cute cat that lives here. It is a bit on the pricey side, but the quality of the food and the cosy and pretty setting make it all worthwhile.

• Address:

  67 Chakkraphet Rd, Khwaeng Wang Burapha Phirom, Khet Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 2 222 6895

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–7pm

Gallery Drip Coffee

Ideal for art lovers, the gallery is held by a couple of photographers. Their trendy venue is located in the Bangkok Art & Culture Center. The beans selected are from ecological and organic farms from Ethiopia, Kenya and Thailand.

• Address:

  Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, 939 Rama 1 Road, Bangkok

• Phone:

  +66 81 917 2131

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 10:30am–7pm