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As the capital of Thailand, Bangkok is a beautiful city worth admiring and what better way to do it than from above? The city boasts some of the most magnificent rooftop bars and restaurants serving the best food. Bangkok’s rooftops give off an elegant, sophisticated and lounge-like feel. For a good meal and an even better view, check out our list of the top rooftop restaurants in Bangkok.

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Above Eleven

Restaurant, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Thai, Pub Grub

Above Eleven, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Courtesy of Above Eleven
Above Eleven offers magnificent views of Thailand’s capital. Though it can be difficult to find, this rooftop bar and restaurant is definitely worth the search. Sitting on the 11th floor, their warm and welcoming team is incredibly attentive and friendly. Guests can choose to sit outside on their rooftop or hang about in their equally beautiful main dining area. The food is a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, which makes for a very creative and eclectic menu. Try their Peruvian-style sashimi or one of their delicious signature rolls.

Long Table

Restaurant, Thai

Long Table offers an absolutely unique dining experience. The restaurant serves traditional Thai cuisine; they’ve managed to impress locals and change their perception of the local cuisine. Boasting the world’s longest dining table, their table inside is 25 meters long and is an exquisite sight to see, almost as good as the view of Bangkok from 25 storeys up. According to their website, even their official name is long: The Long Table of Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara AyuthayaMahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahsathan Amon Piman Awatan Sahit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit.

L’Appart

Bar, Restaurant, French

Bangkok Skyline
© Eustaquio Santimano/Flickr
This intimate French restaurant, bar and lounge brings together the best of French cuisine and fine wines in Bangkok. The restaurant is designed to look like a luxurious apartment where friends can go to live out their ideas of a lavish lifestyle. The dress code of this 19th century Paris-inspired restaurant is semi-casual. The rooftop lounge is on the 32nd floor and offers a panoramic view of downtown Bangkok. Offering food, champagne and DJs, expect a night of fun at L’Appart.

Scarlett Wine Bar And Restaurant

Bar, Restaurant, Wine Bar, French, European

Located in the Hotel Pullman, Scarlett Wine Bar and Restaurant provides guests with breathtaking views of the city’s skyline from above. Besides the astounding view, the food is absolutely exceptional with the head chef creating French flavors. The range of cheeses is incredible and the food comes in a very European tapas style. For wine fanatics, the wine list is extravagant and reasonable so guests will be able to enjoy a grand selection in just one evening.

Zense

Restaurant, Asian

With five of the most highly rated restaurants in Bangkok all on one rooftop, Zense is the place to be. Guests can hang out in the stylish Thai by Phojana for some traditional, high-quality Thai food made with high-quality local ingredients. For some Italian cuisine, dine in the Gianni restaurant, Bangkok’s favorite Italian restaurant. Take a trip to Indian by Red for a traditional Indian dining experience where the fantastic savory flavors come to life. From a romantic rooftop sunset to an exhilarating dining experience, Zense offers it all.

About the author

Born and raised in a small town in Japan with an Indian and Spanish background, Prema is now in her final year of an English Literature degree at the University of Edinburgh. With her parents both being ex-magazine writers, Prema developed a passion for reading and writing at an early age. When not in front of a kindle, she'll be jet setting and exploring the world soaking in all the new languages and cultures.

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