Bangkok's rooftop bar scene comes with a drinks menu — knowing what to order makes the experience better.
Whisky soda (local Ruang Khao or Mekhong whisky) is what Thais drink; tourist menus lean mojitos, Long Island iced tea; better bars do Thai-infused cocktails (lemongrass gin, galangal rum).
Cocktails at rooftop bars typically 350–700 THB ($10–20); beer from 200 THB; often a minimum spend.
Mekhong rum-whisky hybrid is distinctive Thai; Sang Som is the popular local cane spirit; Ruang Khao rice whisky if you want cheap and local.
Order one drink, nurse it for the sunset, then head down — rooftop prices are steep; the view is free once you're seated.
Most rooftop bars enforce smart casual — closed shoes, no shorts or sleeveless tops for men — check the specific venue's policy before heading out, since some turn away underdressed guests at the elevator.
Open-air rooftops close or move indoors during heavy rain; have an indoor bar in mind as a backup during the wet season (June–October) rather than risking a wasted trip.