Table talk in Bangkok (December 24-31)

008 Bar marks the Christmas period with a week-long programme of drinks, creative activities and holiday-only perks running through the end of December. Highlights include exclusive lucky draws on December 25 and 31, giving guests the chance to win special offers available only on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. A limited-edition festive cocktail menu runs from December 20 to 31, alongside selected wines available by the bottle. Guests can also personalise their own wine glasses at the bar’s painting station, adding a playful touch to the celebrations. Christmas Day brings live entertainment, with DJ Woody rounding out a lively end-of-year line-up.

Festive cocktails ‘til December 31, lucky draws December 25 and 31. 008 Bar, Thonglor. 6pm-1am.

Big Bite Burger Bar & Grill makes a strong case for indulgence with a menu built around generous portions, premium ingredients and unapologetically bold flavours. Recently recognised at the World Luxury Restaurant Awards 2025 for Best Gourmet Burger Menu, the restaurant leans confidently into comfort food done right. Burgers here are stacked with quality meats, rich toppings and house-made sauces, with options ranging from classic crowd-pleasers to more indulgent signature builds. Chicken and vegetarian-friendly choices round out the menu, making it an easy pick for mixed groups. Set within Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, the space pairs an energetic grill-house vibe with relaxed, feel-good dining suited to travellers and locals alike.

Big Bite Burger Bar & Grill, Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. 12pm-10pm.

Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road rolls out a full slate of festive dining and countdown celebrations across Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Highlights include Christmas Day dinners at CHAR Restaurant, with three- and five-course menus served alongside skyline views and live violin performances. New Year’s Eve brings multiple ways to celebrate, from a BBQ dinner buffet and countdown party by the infinity pool to elegant coursed dinners at CHAR Restaurant, followed by a late-night rooftop countdown at CHAR Rooftop Bar with a disco-themed party, DJ sets and panoramic city views. The programme marks the festive debut of newly appointed executive chef Surasak Charoenchane, whose menus lean into seasonal ingredients and refined technique.

Festive dining and countdown events December 25 and 31. Reserve via 02 207 4999. CHAR, Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road, Sunday-Thursday 5pm-12am, Friday-Saturday 5pm-1am.

Quilombo has officially opened in Thong Lor following a strong soft launch, bringing a focused Argentine parrilla experience to the neighbourhood. The menu centres on elemental fire cooking, with charcoal-grilled dry-aged grass-fed beef aged in house, hand-cut empanadas and classic Argentine sauces served tableside. Led by executive chef Ferran Tadeo, the kitchen prioritises technique, product integrity and generous portions over reinvention. The restaurant is housed in a restored stone castle spanning two levels, with an 80-seat dining room, private dining spaces and interiors inspired by the refined steakhouse culture of 1950s Buenos Aires. A wine programme led by Argentine labels completes the experience, positioning Quilombo as a confident new destination for serious steak lovers.

Reserve via 062 987 9777. Quilombo, Thong Lor. Tuesday-Saturday 5.30pm-12am.

Tropic City closes out the year with a festive edition of its friend shift series, inviting foodies Maprang Songtieng and Samantha Proyrungtong behind the bar for one night only on Boxing Day. The duo, celebrating 20 years of friendship, take over the bar together for the first time, mixing themed cocktails inspired by their shared history, mischief and many years in Bangkok’s food scene. Expect a playful, nostalgic atmosphere soundtracked by ‘80s and ‘90s favourites, with plenty of festive energy and community spirit in the mix. It is a celebratory send-off to the year that leans into friendship, fun and Christmas cheer, Tropic City style.

Friend shift Christmas edition, December 26 from 8pm.

Tropic City, Bang Rak. Sunday-Thursday 7pm-1am, Friday-Saturday 7pm-2am.