People’s Choice Award
Our readers’ pick for their favourite place to go out in Bangkok, decided by popular vote (more on how to do this below).
Bar of the Year
The complete package – exceptional drinks, service, atmosphere and an experience that represents Bangkok nightlife at its very best.
Club of the Year
Bangkok’s standout destination for dancing, DJs and late-night energy, with the atmosphere and programming to keep people coming back.
Best New Opening
The most exciting new addition to Bangkok nightlife this year, making a serious impression since opening its doors.
Hotel Bar of the Year
A hotel bar worth visiting whether you’re staying there or not, combining great drinks, atmosphere and exceptional hospitality.
Rooftop Bar of the Year
The Bangkok rooftop that pairs spectacular surroundings with drinks, atmosphere and an experience worthy of the view.
Dive Bar of the Year
Unpretentious, characterful and always a good time – celebrating the laid-back watering holes we’d happily lose many hours in.
Lecture Bar of the Year
This one’s for the scholars – a venue where drinks come with something extra to learn, discover or discuss, putting ideas and conversation at the heart of a night out.
Sports Bar of the Year
The best place in Bangkok to catch the big game, combining screens, atmosphere, food, drinks and a crowd that gets involved.
Best Hidden Venue
Bangkok’s best-kept nightlife secret – a place that rewards those who know where to find it.
Best Listening Bar
Where the music matters as much as the drinks, celebrating outstanding sound, record collections, curation and listening culture.
Best Bar for Craft Beer
Celebrating brilliant beer, from carefully selected local brews to exciting international pours, served by people who know their hops.
Best Bar for Wine
Bangkok’s standout destination for wine, combining a thoughtful selection with knowledgeable service and an atmosphere made for another glass.
Best Live Music Venue
The place where live music truly comes alive, with great programming, sound, atmosphere and support for the musicians on stage.
Best Jazz Bar
Celebrating Bangkok’s finest home for jazz, from world-class performances to intimate jam sessions and everything in between.
Best LGBTQ+ Venue
A standout venue at the heart of Bangkok’s LGBTQ+ nightlife, offering great nights out alongside a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
Best Entertainment Venue
A venue that proves a night out can be about much more than drinking, with entertainment and experiences taking centre stage.
Best Local Spirits Programme
Celebrating those who put Thai spirits in the spotlight through thoughtful sourcing, creative serves and a genuine sense of place.
Best Cocktail Programme
Outstanding cocktails from top to bottom, recognising creativity, consistency, technique and a menu with a point of view.
Bartender of the Year
The person behind the bar who brings together skill, creativity, hospitality and personality to make every drink – and every night – better.
Best Resident DJ
The DJ who has become part of a venue’s identity, consistently reading the room and giving the crowd a reason to keep dancing.
Best House Band
The resident band that turns regular nights into something special through musicianship, personality and an unmistakable connection with its crowd.
Best Late-Night Eats
The food worth staying up for – celebrating Bangkok’s best place to eat when most of the city should probably be in bed.
Best Transformative Venue
A venue that changes as the night unfolds, seamlessly shifting its mood, purpose or experience from one part of the evening to the next.
Best Date-Night Venue
The place with all the right ingredients for a great night for two – atmosphere, drinks, entertainment and just enough romance.
Best Party Event Series
The recurring party, event or nightlife concept that has built a following and created something Bangkok keeps coming back for.
Best Non-Alcoholic Venue
Proving a great night out doesn’t need booze, with atmosphere, creativity and experiences that stand entirely on their own.
Best Concept Venue
The city’s best venue built around an original idea. Executed brilliantly, where design, drinks, entertainment and experience come together around a distinctive concept.
Best Entertainment Dining Venue
Where dinner pairs with a show. The venue that brings together food, drinks and live entertainment in one memorable night out.
Best Nightlife Complex
The ultimate all-in-one night out – recognising destinations that bring multiple bars, restaurants, clubs or entertainment experiences together under one roof or within one precinct.
