Gay Bangkok Cafes & Restaurants

One of the most gay-popular restaurants in Silom, with a prime location next to the BTS skytrain exit and just a couple of minutes' walk from the main gay bars and clubs.

Wine Connection at Silom Complex serves an extensive menu of Thai and Western food (including steaks, pastas) plus a large selection of wine. The outdoor patio seats are great for people-watching.

Busy during peak times, so expect a short wait, particularly if you want an indoor, air-conditioned table.

Gay-owned & -managed restaurant EAT ME offers fine dining in a modern setting, with indoor & outdoor seating.

The minimalist décor features rotating art exhibits. The food is a creative mix of regional and international cuisine with nice selections of wine and desserts.

Located about a 10-minute walk from BTS Saladaeng station (Exit 2). Walk down Convent Rd past Le Siam Hotel, then turn right on the small alley to the right.

Gay-popular Thai restaurant in the heart of Silom gay scene. Newly renovated and relocated  - opposite Silom Complex.

BUA serves tasty authentic Thai food in a cosy, modern setting at reasonable prices. Lots of gay customers, especially foreigners.

Thumbs Up Karaoke and Restaurant is a gay-owned and managed restaurant at Triple 8 In Bangkok hotel. Thumbs Up has a large selection of Thai food and drinks.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Karaoke on Fridays and Saturdays with Thai, Chinese and international songs. Free WiFi available.

Located about a 15-minute walk from the Silom main drag (or you can hop on a taxi).

Ciao Pizza is a pizzeria near the Silom gay district. Italian chef Gerardo Calabrese makes pizzas and pastas in his own style, using the best flour and ingredients.

This gay-managed restaurant also has a good wine list and serves cocktails at reasonable prices in a casual setting. Customers at Ciao Pizza are a mix of Thais and foreigners.

Set in a beautiful, historic Thai villa, Ruen Urai is a gay-friendly restaurant serving modern, exotic Thai dishes. The food not only tastes delicious but also looks great.

Ruen Urai is located within the grounds of the Rose Hotel - very close to Patpong Night Market and the gay bars in Silom.

This well-established Thai restaurant serves tasty authentic Thai food and specialty dishes, a large selection of smoothies, juices and non-alcoholic drinks.

TalingPling has several locations in Bangkok. We like to go to the one in Paragon. Book a table in advance or you may have  to wait during peak periods. Check their website for other branches.

Ruen Mallika Royal Thai Cuisine serves exquisitely prepared dishes in traditional Thai setting with lots of character.

The restaurant has another branch at Crystal Design Center (CDC).

Coffee Beans by Dao serves not only coffee & drinks but also a fabulous menu of Western and Thai dishes. There is a huge selection of cakes, some of of which the best in town!

Camp furniture, friendly staff and also make this fashionable and busy restaurant stand out. Located on the ground floor of Siam Paragon mall. Another branch is at CentralWorld.

Trendy restaurant & café that serves a unique selection of popular Thai and Western dishes in a stylish, modern setting. A variety of drinks, desserts and special dinner are on the menu.

Usually a good choice if you can't think of anything else. Located at The Emporium and leading department stores: Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Central Chidlom, etc.

Gaggan is a stylish, innovative Indian cuisine with traditional touches by the renowned chef Gaggan Anand.

The restaurant is located within a colonial-style wooden house on Langsuan Road.

Opened in 2010, Sra Bua is a Thai-inspired cuisine by the renowned Henrik Yde Andersen whose Kiin Kiin Thai restaurant in Copenhagen holds a Michelin star.

Located at Siam Kempinski Hotel, the restaurant serves a set menu of innovative dishes, some of which you are unlikely to find anywhere else. Allow at least two hours to complete your culinary experience, and expect to pay at least 4,000 baht per person.

Do note that the kitchen closes after lunch and before dinner. The restaurant operates from 12:00 to 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Asia's favorite French restaurant, Le Normandie at the 5-star Mandarin Oriental Hotel, offers the ultimate dining experience, with the finest menu of food and wine.

This high-end restaurant offers a luxurious setting and stunning views of Chao Phraya river.

Consistently ranked among the world's best restaurants, 'nahm' by award-winning chef David Thompson serves authentic Thai gourmet food that combine ingredients from ancient recipes to create a unique blend of flavours.

Located on the ground floor of COMO Metropolitan Bangkok - a short taxi ride to the gay nightlife in Silom.

Trendy Japanese restaurant & bar Zuma offers an elegant yet informal dining experience with food prepared in 3 separate areas: the Open Kitchen, the Sushi Bar and the Robata Grill.

Popular with gay customers, not only for the delicious food but also for the convenient location at St Regis Hotel - right next to a BTS skytrain station - one stop from Silom gay district.

All-day dining, market-style restaurant in stylish setting, Red Oven features nine cooking stations of international cuisine and a buffet brunch on the weekend with free-flowing wine (noon - 3pm).

Located on the 7th floor of SO Sofitel Bangkok hotel. Red Oven is also great for dinner before hitting the gay scene in Silom (a 5-minute taxi ride away).

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.