Gay Bangkok • Restaurants

Kika is a Mediterranean-inspired local tapas bar & restaurant, located on Convent Road in Silom gay district.

You can enjoy wonderfully wholesome dishes in an open-air atmosphere, mingle with other customers and experience the dynamic seasonal menu with a glass of wine 🍷

Every Sunday afternoon from 5pm there’s a regular gay tea dance party. Expect cool crowd and drag entertainment.

nearest station : Saladaeng

The Steakhouse Co is a gay friendly restaurant on Patpong Soi 2 off Silom Road.

The street is now home to all the new bars that have moved after the closure of Soi Twilight and is 100 meters from the famous Silom Soi 4.

Popular with gay and straight clientele they serve a wide range of Steaks, Ribs and Sunday Carvery.

nearest station : BTS Saladang

Sea Met is a new gay-friendly bar and grill in Bangkok, located at LG floor Erawan Bangkok, Ratchaprasong.

There are some great seafood options, and after 9pm it has a bar/club atmosphere with music and dancing!

nearest station : Chit Lom BTS station (walk towards Ratchaprasong intersection, with Erawan Bangkok mall on the left)

Long-running, gay-owned restaurant & bar FORK & CORK by Sphinx serves tasty Thai and Western food, a good selection of wine, cocktails and other drinks.

Modern decor, chill-out music and friendly staff.

New gay-owned ‘Thai with a twist’ restaurant & bar in Bangkok, located in the heart of the Gay district and just a short walk from the main gay bars in Silom.

Owner and Chef Anon has created a unique restaurant with his own culinary creations featuring home made Thai dishes with a Twist, served Tapas style. 88 Eatery & Bar serves excellent food, cocktails and wine and offers great personal service and is very popular with the Gay community in Bangkok. Every dish is homemade, and made with passion and attention to detail. The chef’s unique culinary creations keep customers coming back for more.

Happy hour (5pm-7pm), buy 1 drink get 1 free drink. 10% discount on food if you check in and share your dining experience on Facebook, TripAdvisor or other social media.

nearest station : BTS: Saladaeng or Chong Nonsi

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.

Opened in 2007, Maxis is a stylish, gay-friendly bar and restaurant located on Soi Pratuchai (or better known as “Soi Twilight”).

Maxis serves a range of Thai & Western food as well as a good choicc of beer, wine, cocktails and other drinks. Outdoor seating available.

The manager, Khun Dome, and his English-speaking staff offer a warm welcome and are happy to give recommendations on the gay things to do in Bangkok. Various drink promotions all week.

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.

nearest station : BTS: Saladaeng

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.

nearest station : BTS: Saladaeng

Named after the famous 1994 Taiwanese film directed by Ang Lee, Eat Drink Man Woman is a modern cafe bar, located at the entrance to Silom Soi 4. Find this place and you’ve found Soi 4.

The coffee is pretty good, too.

Gay-owned & -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).

New 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 serving modern, exotic Thai dishes. The food not only tastes delicious but also looks great.

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

Gay-owned café kiosk, run by just a few friends. These guys make delicious smoothies and Taiwanese-style bubble milk tea. Their smoothies are refreshing and unique in flavours.

Koguma’s friendly and good-looking staff make this place a popular stop for a quick pick-me-up. Conveniently located in the heart of Silom gay district.

nearest station : BTS: Saladaeng (Exit 3)

Café & social bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner for the trendy international crowd.

All Six To Twelve has a modern décor with high ceiling and offers an extensive menu of well-presented Thai, Western and fusion dishes and a selection of wine, cocktails and other drinks.

Private parties can be arranged upon request. Located at the Urbana Langsuan Hotel.

nearest station : BTS skytrain: Chidlom (Exit 4)

Gay-owned & -managed restaurant. The Kitchen at Yen-Akat serves authentic, home-cooked Isaan (northeastern) Thai food for lunch and dinner, takeaway or delivery.

Open from 10am-10pm.

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.

Hip, casual dining in Bangkok (opened 2010). Soul Food serves up tasty Thai food (with a focus on northern and Isaan dishes) and a great selection of cocktails and wine at reasonable prices.

Cosy atmosphere. Popular with foreigners and expats. Busy most nights, so call ahead to book a table.

nearest station : BTS: ThongLor

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).

Crêpes & Co is known for its French & Mediterranean cuisine, various crêpes, salads and brunches.

The restaurant has a great menu selection with rotating specialties. Table reservations are recommended, especially if you plan to do the Sunday brunch.

Located on Langsuan Soi 1 (alley behind Centre Point Hotel Chidlom). Another branch at Thonglor Soi 8 [Sukhumvit Soi 55].

nearest station : BTS: Chitlom

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.

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.

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.

nearest station : BTS: Chidlom

Opened in 2013, CÉ LA VI (formerly “KU DÉ TA”) is widely known for first-class dining and sophisticated, gay-friendly atmosphere.

The Bangkok branch features a bar and lounge area. CÉ LA VI hosts the fabulously fun XY Thursday Gay Night for the LGBT crowd. Visit their website for details of upcoming special events.

Located on the 39th floor of Sathorn Tower, next to the W Bangkok Hotel.

nearest station : BTS: Chong Nonsi

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.

Asia’s favourite 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 expensive restaurant offers a luxurious setting and stunning views of Chao Phraya river.

Exquisite restaurant and lounge bar serving tapas, Thai fusion, vegetarian cuisine and fancy drinks.

Mahanaga is known for its stunning décor and refined atmosphere, with large outdoor seating and lounge area. Located on Sukhumvit Soi 29, next to Hotel Mermaid Bangkok.

nearest station : BTS: Asoke or Phrom Phong

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.

nearest station : BTS: Ratchadamri

All-day dining, market-style restaurant in stylish setting, Red Oven features live 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).