Thailand’s Best Cocktails: Unmissable Drink Destinations

Thailand’s Best Cocktails: Unmissable Drink Destinations

A guide to Thailand’s unique cocktails that are only served in the kingdom

Thailand is renowned for its food, culture, and lively nightlife and the home to many innovative cocktails. This guide highlights the best bars to enjoy some exclusive cocktails. Each bar on this list offers truly one-of-a-kind signature cocktails

1/5 Lost in Thaislation

Located next to BTS Thonglor, Lost in Thaislation is known for its cocktails inspired by local Thai dishes. Inside, you’ll find a serene, Zen-like setting with light wood interiors, providing a stark contrast to the Sukhumvit Road outside.

Khao Mun Gai

This inventive cocktail features vodka fat-washed with chicken skin, and homemade Thai rice sake, and is garnished with bean sprouts and pickled cucumber. It delightfully mimics the famous Thai dish.

Address: 1045/1 Sukhumvit Rd., Bangkok
Opening Hours: Wed-Sun 7 pm -2 am; Mon 7 pm -2 am

2/5 Tep Bar

Tep Bar offers a unique experience with traditional Thai herbal cocktails and live traditional music. The bar’s ambience is reminiscent of old Bangkok, with rustic wooden furniture, traditional Thai decor, and warm lighting creating an inviting and nostalgic atmosphere.

SongKran

Named after Thailand’s famous festival. SongKran is a creative blend that includes Thai herbal liquor, passionfruit, lime, syrup, and mint. This cocktail embodies the flavours of Thailand, delivering a distinct aroma and taste.

Address: 69, 71 Yi Sip Song Karakadakhom 4 Alley, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 6 pm -12 am

3/5 Asia Today

Asia Today showcases local and rare ingredients in its cocktails, known for its experimental mixology. The atmosphere is mysterious and inviting, with dim lighting and an eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary décor.

Cacao

This unique cocktail combines rich chocolate bourbon liqueur, herbal green Chartreuse, and refreshing ginger beer, served in a cacao bean cup. It offers sweet, herbal, and spicy notes.

Address: 35, Soi Nana, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok

Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 7 pm -1 am

4/5 Hong’s Sky Bar

Situated on the rooftop of the InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping, Hong’s Sky Bar offers breathtaking views of Doi Suthep and the city below. The bar is known for its sophisticated ambience and crafted cocktails.

CNX Flower Field

Inspired by the colourful flower fields of Chiang Mai, this signature cocktail blends Cointreau, sparkling wine, and cranberry juice, garnished with rosemary and rose caviar. It’s a refreshing and floral drink that captures the essence of the region.

Address: InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping
Opening Hours: Daily 4 pm -12 am

5/5 The Library Phuket

The Library Phuket is a stylish cocktail bar located in Phuket Old Town, designed to evoke curiosity and wonder. The bar resembles a sophisticated library with books and cosy seating.

Look-Esan

This signature cocktail combines vodka infused with pineapple, pineapple juice, almond syrup, lime juice, simple syrup, Tabasco, roasted rice, and a long coriander leaf, served in a glass-sized sticky rice basket. It captures the essence of traditional Thai flavours

Address: 11 Ratsada Road, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket
Opening Hours: Daily 9 PM – 12 AM

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