Filed Under (Bangkok) by Farang on 27-01-2011
Longtable is another ‘sky bar‘ in Bangkok and is a great place for a drink or dinner thanks mainly to its great views.
Longtable is located on Sukhumvit soi 16 which isn’t actually on Sukhumvit but runs parallel to it but is still easy enough to find. The bar is pretty snazzy as you’d expect and while most of it is inside the end wall has been cut away to reveal a stunning view of the city. There is standard seating inside and then there is the more relaxed terrace where get you the great views. It feels more like a bar you’d actually go to for a drink unlike the Banyan Tree and State Tower where, although the bars are nice, its all about the view. You could easily spend a night here drinking and not see the view and still have a good time!
As the name suggests there is a long table at Longtable and it is reportedly 25 metres long!
There is also a swimming pool out on the terrace but when we went it wasn’t being used by anyone. I’m not sure how keen they’d be on your stripping off and having a swim.
For reservations call 02 302 2557-9
Filed Under (Bangkok) by Farang on 16-01-2011
The V9 Bar at the Sofitel hotel on Silom Road in Bangkok is one of a few bars with a great view in Bangkok. The two most well known ‘sky bars’ in Bangkok are the Sirocco Sky Bar at the State Tower and Moon
Bar at the Banyan Tree hotels.
Where as the bars at the State Tower and the Banyan Tree are open air the V9 Bar at the Sofitel is enclosed with floor to celling windows. This does diminish the wow factor compared to the open air bars but is better for those with an aversion to heights! The views are as good as the other two main sky bars in Bangkok but the decor and atmosphere do not compete. One of the benefits of not being an open air bar is that it can be air conditioned and with Bangkok, even in the late evening, being very humid this is a definate plus point.
The prices of drinks were a little bit cheaper that the top two sky bars but still a lot more than a regular bar. There was a good wine list with lots of bottles available in the lobby so if you are looking for a good bottle of wine for home then it might be worth popping in and having a look.
If its raining or the thought of an open air bar with not much enclosure puts you off then the Sofitel V9 bar is definately worth a visit but if you want to wow guests then head to the Banyan Tree or the State Tower.
The dress code for all three of these bars is smart casual which can be read as long trousers and closed shoes for men and no flip flops for women.
Opening hours : 17:00 – 02:00
Address: 188 Silom Road, Bangkok, Thailand
Photo by: Toby Simkin
Filed Under (Bangkok) by Farang on 28-03-2010
The other night we went out in Ratchathewi. Ratchathewi is one stop north of Siam on the BTS and we had arranged to meet at a bar down there. Across from the station is a road that is closed to traffic and has quite a few bars on. It looked pretty Thai as we approached but the only bar we went in happened to be about 95% farrang but it was a good night and somewhere I plan to go back to and explore some more.
There didn’t appear to be any lady bars so if you are looking for somewhere ‘normal’ to go out it looks like it could be worth checking out and makes a change from Khao San.
Can anyone recommend any good bars or places to go out in Bangkok that aren’t mock ye olde English/Irish pubs or hooker bars?
