Bangkok Gay Bars

Bangkok’s longest-running gay bar. Telephone has been serving drinks and food since 1987. Originally, each table had its own telephone and customers could, literally, call one another.

Times have changed, but Telephone Pub remains a very popular gay hangout for pre-clubbing drinks and crowd-watching. There’s free WiFi, karaoke lounge with huge video screen (3rd floor).

Very busy gay bar on Silom Soi 4. The Balcony has both indoor & outdoor seating on both sides, plus an upstairs bar and karaoke.

Friendly staff offer at-seat services and serve a nice range of Thai and Western food. Drinks are reasonably priced. The Balcony hosts special events on public holidays and offers daily happy hour.

Gay-friendly, Japanese style bar with karaoke and darks – open since October 2018. Take your pick and sing the night away, from a variety of Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean songs.

You can also choose from a variety of cuisine, ranging from Japanese and Thai food, including Japanese liquor (sake, shochu etc.).

Located near Thaniya Street Yada parking.

日本式カラオケバー(DAM)
日式卡拉OK酒吧（有中文服務/中文歌）일식가라오케바(한국놀래)

nearest station : Sala Daeng (BTS) & Silom (MRT)

Located at the far end of Soi 4 alley, opposite FORK & CORK, this cosy gay bar (since 2008) serves some great cocktails. Perfect for small get-togethers and those looking for a quieter spot.

BAS Bar squeezes all its own juices fresh each day and uses only top quality spirits. There’s a nice wine selection as well. Relaxed atmosphere and a good selection of music.

Well-established, gay-owned restaurant FORK & CORK (formerly “Sphinx”) serves  consistently good Thai and Western food and drinks.

The relaxed ambiance of the downstairs dining lounge is enhanced by a great mix of chill-out jazz and live music. Located next to all the other gay bars, near the end of Silom Soi 4 alley.

Bangkok’s new ‘community bar’ on Soi 4, popular for its large terrace where locals and tourists mingle and enjoy drinks with the friendly waiters.

Banana Bar has private lounge areas with privacy curtains upstairs. The new Level 3 nightclub will be opening soon.

nearest station : BTS: Saladaeng

One of the best-known gay go-go bars in Bangkok with male dancers and live shows that are is more towards the exotic and erotic end of the spectrum.

Jupiter 2018 is frequented by tourists who fancy experiencing a go-go bar show without too much pressure for anything more than a drink.

G’s Bangkok serves authentic German and Thai food in the heart of Bangkok’s gay nightlife on Silom Soi 4, taking over the spot that used to be ‘One Night Only’ gay club.

Try their German sausages, lentil soup, and the original Schnitzel. For spicy food lovers, their Thai food menu is not to be missed. G’s also has a great selection of German beer and international wine.

Small, cosy gay-owned bar & restaurant, located on Silom Soi 4 near the entrance.

Great for hanging out with friends, crowd-watching. Friendly staff. Both Thai and international food is served here – try the BBQ spareribs.

Small, laid-back, straight-friendly bar where you can enjoy watching live broadcasts of your favourite sports on large TV screens, including football, tennis and golf.

For Sports also has a music jukebox for you to enjoy.

Brother’s is a relatively new hangout spot for bears and friends in Bangkok, serving food and drinks until 2am and features live music.

This gay-friendly bar & restaurant is located right in the heart of the gay nightlife in Silom, next to Silom Soi 2 where DJ Station is.

nearest station : BTS: Saladaeng

Located next to Telephone Pub, The Stranger Bar is a New York-styled gay bar, offering great cocktails, energy beats and good times in a modern atmosphere.

You can lounge in the main bar, sip cocktails in the mezzanine or have a group party on the 2nd floor with private balcony. Friendly owner Sean and his staff will make sure you have a great time.

Happy hour every evening. The fun drag shows with Pangina Heals are not to be missed!

nearest station : BTS: Saladaeng

Gay café & lounge bar in the heart of Silom gay scene, near the entrance to Silom Soi 2 and next to the Saladaeng BTS station.

White Rabbit serves a choice of Thai and Western food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The lounge bar on the 3rd floor hosts special events and parties.

A great place to meet up with friends, chill out and people-watch. Free WiFi available.

nearest station : BTS: Saladaeng

JJ Park is popular with the more mature madams of Bangkok who enjoy nothing more than a really good karaoke night out.

Management helpfully provides both the equipment and a stage. Great place to practice for the next series of Thai Idol.

Contemporary-designed, chill-out bar with a more upmarket feel. The music is quiet enough to permit more intimate conversations.

Interesting one-way mirror arrangements in the toilets.

Moroccan-styled, chill-out bar with a relaxed atmosphere enhanced by water underneath the glass floor.

Another place to take a break from the busy DJ Station.

Popular go-go bar in Bangkok that regularly attracts a full house to its nightly shows (10:30pm and 00:30am).

Tawan specialises in  muscular dancers performing shows that leave only little to the imagination. Located on a side street opposite the entrance to Soi Twilight.

New LGBT-friendly gastro bar, restaurant and party venue with a modern industrial twist. 8 on Eleven attracts a very mixed, international crowd, and hosts the Wild Wednesday Gay Night every week.

With its unique atmosphere, the bar offers the perfect space to dine with friends, meet for drinks, check out the people and dance the night away to the sounds of your favourite DJ’s.

Located on Sukhumvit area – a nice alternative to the gay nightlife in Silom.

Intimate Victorian/French Baroque-styled cocktail lounge bar, specialising in classic and twisted cocktails. Mixed/LGBT crowd.

Located further down on Silom Road, a short taxi ride from the main gay bars.

nearest station : BTS: Surasak

Highest cocktail bar in Bangkok, located next to the award-winning Sirocco restaurant on the rooftop of lebua at State Tower Hotel. Entry to Sky Bar is free, but you’re expected to buy a drink or two.

The views from up there are amazing – first-time visitors to Bangkok should not miss. Appropriate attire required – no shorts, tank tops, torn jeans or flip-flops.

Intimate atmosphere in a lush green courtyard of the Anantara Siam Bangkok hotel. This gay-popular outdoor bar serves signature cocktails, freshly squeezed juices, non-alcoholic drinks and appetiser-sized snacks from around the region.

Aqua is a busy spot for Sunday Brunch with a selection of culinary favourites from the hotel’s in-house restaurants – Spice Market, Biscotti, Madison, Shintaro.

nearest station : BTS skytrain: Ratchadamri

Located on 61st floor of the Banyan Tree Bangkok hotel, this open-air rooftop restaurant and bar give true meaning to the words ‘vertigo’ and ‘moon.

The breathtaking 360° view of the Bangkok skyline is not to be missed. A perfect place to socialise and have a few drinks. Smart casual dress required.

Set on the top floor of the Millennium Hilton Riverside on Chao Phraya River, the Three Sixty Lounge bar has a large glass wall all around that offers a magnificent 360° view of Bangkok.

Relaxed atmosphere with extensive drinks menu. A nice spot to chill out and listen to live jazz music, usually performed by a pianist and a featured vocalist.