Because Too Much Good Whiskey Is Barely Enough: 5 Best Whiskey Bars in Bangkok

One of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world, most whiskeys are made from various grains and aged in oak barrels for at least two years. However, the premium variants, single-malt whiskeys and Scotch, involve distilling the alcohol from only malt and an aging period of over 15 years.

Top choices among whiskey drinkers include Scotch, Irish whiskeys, Japanese whiskeys, and Thai whiskeys. The liquor can be enjoyed in a variety of ways such as ‘on the rock’ (with ice) or ‘neat’ (on its own). Mixing it with water, seltzer, or juice is also a great way to enjoy the drink as a cocktail and bring out more palatable flavors.

Want to sip some of those top-shelf whiskeys tonight? Bangkok is home to an array of venues that boast a worldwide variety. Scroll down to see our list of best whiskey bars and find out where you can get a taste!

Alfresco 64

Bars · Silom - Sathorn

Alfresco 64 sits on the 64th floor of Le Bua at State Tower hotel and currently holds the record for the world's highest outdoor whiskey bar. From here, you can gaze out at the Chao Phraya Riverbend that stretches into the horizon. The venue resembles a luxurious yacht in terms of design; the indoor…

Hailiang

Bars · Sukhumvit

Hailiang, despite having a Chinese-sounding name, is a Japanese-style whiskey bar tucked inside Soi Sukhumvit 33. The small bar serves a wide array of premium whiskeys from Japan and around the world in a cozy setting. To bring its patrons an authentic Japanese bar experience, Hailiang also offers a…

Lennon’s

Bars · Pathum Wan

Lennon’s is a speakeasy tucked away on the 30th floor of Rosewood Bangkok Hotel in Ploenchit. The place is designed to look like a ‘50s-‘70s recording studio, with floor-to-ceiling windows that let you admire the glowing Bangkok nightscape outside. As you exit the elevator, you’ll arrive at the venue’s…

Whisgars Sukhumvit

Bars · Sukhumvit

Whisgars is a unique concept bar with several locations throughout Asia, specialized in single cask & single malt whiskies and premium hand rolled cigars. Their first branch in Thailand was opened in 2013 on Sukhumvit Soi 23. The venue is smoke friendly and open daily from 2pm to 2am.