From hidden speakeasies to hotel lounges serving world-class cocktails, Thailand’s bar scene continues to impress, yet only one can be considered ‘the best’. Every year, the Bangkok Bar Show Awards & Thailand’s 20 Best Bars give their verdict on who’s shaking (and stirring) the nation’s finest drinks.
The awards are the brainchild of industry heavyweights Niks Anuman, the man behind Asia Today, Independence Bar, Teens of Thailand and G.O.D. and Colin Chia of Singapore’s Nutmeg & Clove, Last Word and Bangkok’s #FindTheLockerRoom and #FindThePhotoBooth. Together, they’ve built the Bangkok Bar Show, a celebration of the country’s thriving cocktail culture, from spirits to storytelling.
This year’s results were revealed on October 13 and for the second year running, Dry Wave Cocktail Studio proved unbeatable. The bar took home Best Bar in Bangkok, Best Bar in Thailand and Bar Team of the Year, while head bartender Supawit ‘Palm’ Muttarattana snagged Bartender of the Year.
Rounding out the top four were Bar Us (No.2), G.O.D. (No.3) and Opium (No.4). Newcomer Wasteland made a splash as Best New Bar and F*nkytown once again scored Best Restaurant Bar for the second year in a row.
Regional bars also got their moment. Bar.San took Best Bar in Chiang Mai and The Fool Speakeasy Phuket claimed Best Bar in Phuket/Samui.
This year also saw the debut of a brand-new category, Best Wine Bar, with Mod Kaew Wine Bar taking the inaugural win.
Here’s the full list of winners for Thailand 20 Best Bars 2025:
- Dry Wave Cocktail Studio (Best Bar in Bangkok presented by Martell, Best Bar in Thailand presented by Código 1530)
2. Bar Us
3. G.O.D. (Genius On Drugs)
4. Opium
5. BKK Social Club (Best Hotel Bar presented by Fever Tree)
6. Last Call BKK
7. Vesper Cocktail Bar
8. Bar Sathorn
9. Firefly Bar
10. Bar.San (Best Bar in Chiang Mai presented by Jameson)
11. Messengerservice Bar
12. Bar Not Found
13. Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar
14. Wasteland (Best New Bar presented by Prakaan)
15. Tep Bar
16. Black Cabin
17. F*nkytown (Best Restaurant Bar presented by Bangkok Bar Show)
18. 1970 Dusit Thani
19. Aqua Bar
20. The Fool Speakeasy Phuket (Best Bar in Phuket/Samui presented by Havana Club)
Special Awards:
- Bartender of the Year (Presented by Patrón): Supawit ‘Palm’ Muttarattana
- Bar Team of the Year (Presented by Prakaan): Dry Wave Cocktail Studio
- Menu Design of the Year (Presented by Bangkok Bar Show): Dry Wave Cocktail Studio
- Art of Hospitality (Presented by Bangkok Bar Show): BKK Social Club
- Best Wine Bar (Presented by Bangkok Bar Show): Mod Kaew Wine Bar
- Emerging Bartender of the Year (Presented by Patrón): James Kosil Kamja of Lennon’s