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Disco & Clubs
Be it the trendy futurism of Bed Supperclub, the brash mega-clubs of RCA, or a dingy late-night hovel, you'll find that, even with tight closing regulations, Bangkok indeed knows how to party!
Most venues these days are both aurally and aesthetically sophisticated – quality (although not always adventurous) DJing talent, eye-catching venue design and sparkling sound systems. Admission is often free, with the exception of venues showcasing international DJs. These may charge anything from 100 baht all the way up to, and occassionally in excess of, 1,000 baht. Usually this will include one or two free drinks. Most places are fairly relaxed and impose no strict dress codes. Some of the posher establishments though don't like to see flip flops or shorts, and require ID. Make sure you find out before to avoid disappointment.
The following guide has all you need to keep abreast of the scenes comings and goings: what's on, regular club nights, all the best clubs
The Park Bridge
There is a new trendy club in Patpong: The ParkBridge. This is a very small Club “created” on a bridge between two buildings (hence its name, I guess) and literally above the street of Patpong soi 2.
This is small but cozy with a nice interior design and a small mezzanine. The large windows on both sides of the “bridge” give you a unique view of the lively Patpong soi 2 below.
Lounge music between 6 and 10 pm and after that, there is a DJ. Cocktails cost 200 to 300 baht and Beers 140 to 200 baht. How to go there? That’s the question! You need to find the stairs. Ask for help to the bargirls hanging around.
Talking about girls, will there be freelancers inside? Not sure. However the few gogo bars around and the Funky Dojo next door should help you to not go home alone.
Location: Patpong Soi 2 in Silom & Sathorn
Q Bar
Dark and sleek, this New York-style bar and club attracts a cosmopolitan
crowd and is a running favourite among locals and expats. With over 50
different international brands of Vodka packing out their impressive
freezers, 20 different types of tequilas and 50 whiskey brands, and even
a few bottles of Absinthe, it's also a booze connoisseur's paradise.
Fancy a fine Cuban to accompany that fine Russian vodka martini? This is
one of the few bars in Thailand to feature a full line of cigars from
Cuba and Don Pablo.
Seven years strong, Q Bar continues to feature top international talent
(Derrick Carter, Plump DJs and Afrika Islam, to name a few) as well as
play host to an eclectic mix of regular events featuring Bangkok's best
hip-hop, house, drum'n'bass and acid jazz spinners. A couple of thing we
don't like - the place sometimes feels like a clingy working girls club
house, and the doormen seem to have been trained in the surly style of
people management.
Open: 20:00 - 01:00
Location: 34 Sukhumvit Soi 11 on
Sukhumvit
Skytrain: Nana
Bed Supperclub
Bed Supperclub's tubular elliptical structure, sleek white space-pod interiors, exquisite restaurant and house and electro DJs makes for perhaps Bangkok's trendiest, most sophisticated club. The dining area on the left side of the club, or rather dining lounge, subtitutes conventional tables with matresses and oversized pillows, inviting guests to open their minds and sharpen their senses. On Fridays and Saturdays the Supperclub hosts a superlative dining and entertainment experience; guests are encouraged to arrive at 20:30 sharp, as there is only one sitting for the four-course meal.
Seperate from the restaurant, the bar and dance club features a
mezzanine overlooking the dance floor. A VJ operates from within the
crowd on the upper floor and projects visuals on the huge oval window
above the DJ downstairs. Bed has already hosted dozens of critically
acclaimed international DJs, including Miguel Migs, Kenny Dope, Blaze,
DJ Disciple, Alexkid, Gilles Peterson, Charles Schillings, etc. Besides
bringing in top house DJ talent, Tuesdays see Bed play host to its
legendary weekly hip- hop night. Wednesdays are models night, and
Sunday's are Think Pink, Bed's gay night. Entrance is 600 baht most
nights, a bit higher when guest (international) DJs are playing.
Open: 20:00 - 01:00 daily. Restaurant: 19:00 - 24:00 (Monday -
Thursday), 19:30 - 01:00 (Friday and Saturday)
Location: 26 Sukhumvit Soi 11 on
Sukhumvit
Skytrain: Nana
Titanium Club & Ice Bar
"Located on Sukumvit, Soi 22, Titanium is one of Bangkok’s "coolest"
bars with innovative lighting, superb sound, creative drinks and
celebrity DJs - more than enough to entice the most discerning party
goers. The ice bar temperature is down to minus 10 degrees C and offers
the most spectacular array of vodkas in all of Thailand.
In the main bar, the crowds are entertained by Unicorn, Titanium’s house band - the best all-girl rock and roll band in Thailand - a collection of hot ladies who are "true" musicians and really know how to rock. The band nightly pulls down any number of songs from the charts of yester-year and deliver covers of a very high standard. They play Rock, Soul, R&B, reggae and pure pop - all delivered with style and panache in a beautifully lit environment to create the perfect live music mood.
Titanium has a well-trained, attentive, staff of young ladies serving the busy room in Vietnamese Ao Dai dresses. The bar is well-designed and maintained - a club where you can relax and enjoy live music, as well as an array of good DJs (between and before sets which kick-off around 9pm.) Check out Titanium - voted one of Bangkok's best live music venues in "Bangkok 101" Magazine."
Location: 26 Sukhumvit Soi 22 on
Sukhumvit
http://www.titaniumbangkok.com/
Concept
CM2
The most happening place in town 1 Live band on stage, 4 international dj's + 1 sexiest dj and room full of sexy ladies!! What more could you ask for!!
Spectacular live performances by Bangkok most energetic act, the Seven Senses BAND every night of the week!. And every Wednesday with Power Jam.
Bangkok's ultimate bar experience has become a reality!! FREE pool, FREE foosball, FREE internet, FREE music videos, FREE snacks, FREE Wii sport game! Watch all your favourite sports live on our big screens!
Location: Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square soi 6 on Pathumwan
Club Culture
This exotic dance music sanctuary on quiet Sri Ayutthaya Road is the
creation of the Club Astra team (a casualty of RCA's notoriously fickle
crowds). And, frankly, with no other clubs nearby it's a venture rife
with risk - Club Culture can succeed only on its own merits.
Fortunately, being housed in a traditional Thai building (formerly a
restaurant / theatre) complete with original fittings, mean these are
considerable. For starters, there's the gabled and intricately
carved teak-wood entrance – a dramatic opener that continues with the
ornate panelling of the foyer, right through to the motifs of the
spacious, low-slung main room.
The dancefloor is also superb, a blend of empty grooving space
surrounded by the stand up tables so beloved of Thai clubbers. And the
sound system kicks like a mistreated mule. Sofas at the back and a floor
cushion lounge zone are a lazy clubbers dream - chill out without
missing a beat. Most importantly of all the line-up's are hard to fault:
international DJ's like Chicks on Speed and Ken Ishii spinning on
weekends, local party organizers like Dude Sweet stepping up during the
week. Add an infectious vibe courtesy of the friendly Thai/Farang
crowds, and suddenly that risk of failure looks more like unexpected
success.
Open: 20:00 - 02:00
Location: Sri Ayutthaya Road, Phaya Thai on
Pathumwan
Royal City Avenue
(RCA)
One of the most existing things to do in Bangkok is the late night
clubbing scene at RCA. The mega clubs at RCA like Slim, Route 66 and
Habb would definitely put the other clubbing scenes to shame. All the
clubs have their designated areas for Hip Hop, Trance and Live Music.
Being a Hip Hop music lover, I went straight to my favourite club Route
66 where the Hip Hop music is the loudest. With merely 1,750BHT, I could
opened a big bottle of Black Label whisky and danced til my heels came
off! Cheers to Bangkok's fabulous night clubs!
You can also hop from one club to another. No cover charges apply but do
bring along your passport or a photo identification card as the
admission is quite strict. Fairly young crowd, mainly university
students & some tourists coming out for a fun night & to chill.
Location: Ratchadaphisek
808
Bangkok (in RCA)
The newest underground club on the Bangkok scene. 808 showcases the best of local and international musical talent. Importing international DJ's of world reknown and hosting the biggest and most influential events in Bangkoks electronic music scene. Decorated with cutting edge visuals and hosting the biggest sound system in Bangkok you are sure to get your fix of electronic music and digital eye candy here. Come and relax on the balcony or dance your booty off downstairs either way you will find the best sets at the cheapest prices with a great crowd atmosphere gauranteed. We cater to the young urban trendsetting social types who understand that music definitely comes first and having a good time while listening and dancing is the aim of the game.
Location: between Rama 9 and Petchaburi roads near Thonglor in Ratchadaphisek
Flix/Slim
Don’t be intimidated by the colossal size of this club on RCA. In
keeping with the current trend of RCA, Flix/Slim consists of three major
rooms.
Flix DJ's are spinning quite banging house tunes. The sweeping exterior
is impressive and so is the room on the left (Flix) with a giant
chandelier suspended from the ceiling.
Slim has 2 sections, Hip Hop Zone and Live Zone, which are connected to
each other. The Hip Hop Zone features warehouse styled dancing room with
DJs playing R&B and Hip Hop for energetic crowd who enjoy dancing and
drinking. The Live Zone features comfortable room with dinning tables,
DJs playing most Thai music and live band performances. The Live Zone is
suitable for dinner party and social function with three live bands
performing each night playing most Thai cover songs as well as some of
the popular favorites from the past decade. With the see-through glass
windows/wall make the outlet more spacious allowing people sitting
outdoor to look into the room to see the atmosphere as well. Slim Live
also hosts monthly big promoted concert and surprised concert hoping to
change the pace a vibe a bit for its crowd.
Both spaces are definitely stylin’ with kick-arse sound systems. Weekend
nights are packed out with a mostly youngish Thai crowd. The only
drawback is the lack of a dance floor in Flix and Slim. Admission is
free, but you must have ID.
Open: 05:00 pm - 02:00 am
Location: RCA Block C, Rama 9 Road in Ratchadaphisek
Inch
This ultra-modern club caters for over 2,500 people. The chic combination of steel and glass makes it attractive for the moneyed local youth. One area offers great live music, while the main room boots the latest hip hop tracks.
Open: 07:30 pm - 01:00 am
Location: 55/49-60 Ratchadamri Road, Dingdaeng in Ratchadaphisek
Angel 's Nana disco
There used to be a club called Angel's Nana Disco, it was a great place to pick up ladies. However, the parking lot outside of the Nana hotel is still a great area to meet a lot of ladies.
Everybody's Favorite Night Spot in the Heart of Bangkok's Entertainment Zone Listen to the latest tunes from all around the world, watch our sexy dancers with featured shows, choose a drink from our huge selection, and dance the night away or simply Chill Out in our VIP lounge.
Location: Sukhumvit Soi 4 on
Sukhumvit
http://www.nanadisco.com/
Coloc
Santika's urbane other room 'Harlem', has been sectioned off to create this debonair hip-hop den playing tougher beats than next door. Completely revamped, dark velveteen fabric walls dominate an intimate space decked out with faux Victorian-era portraits, furniture, deeply plush curtains and chandeliers.
The corner area is especially ostentatious, mock-library wallpaper and
lurid white Victorian settees giving anyone who sits here an air of pomp
and exclusivity. Enough about what it looks like though - this place
really kicks, courtesy of the more discerning playlist and upscale
international crowd that, on weekends at least, fills it.
Open: 21:00 - 02:00
Location: 253/11 Sukhumvit 63, Ekkamai on
Sukhumvit
Narcissus
Set inside an impressive mansion, the interior is pompous and grand.
Resident DJs play trance while international DJs make appearances
regularly. A popular and packed club.
Open: 21:00 - 02:00
Location: Sukhumvit Soi 23 on
Sukhumvit
Café
Democ
Around for years, this diminutive little restaurant-cum-caf- by day, is
a defining force in Bangkok's club scene by night. During any one of its
events, its graffiti-sprawled walls are regularly and rather expertly
filled with all breeds of dance music - house, electro, pop, new rave,
breakbeat, progressive house, trance, hip-hop and drum & bass. Located
on Ratchadamnoen Road smack-bang next to the famous Democracy Monument
(a ten minute walk from Khao San Road).
Open: 11:00 - 01:00 Tuesday - Sunday
Location: Next to the Democracy monument, Ratchadamnoen Road on
Rattanakosin
The Club
Relive the days when trance music, not Black Eyed Peas, ruled Khao San! Offering the full-on hands-in-the-air 'rave' experience (complete with complimentary glow-sticks), The Club is the sort of sleek, snazzy joint you'd expect to find in Ibiza Town - only minus the vain DJs and drug-addled masses. What it does have is a big dance floor with high-ceilings, agitated lasers, UV lights, oversize disco ball, and - the piece de resistance - a raised DJ booth with trippy visuals working the backdrop.
It
makes for a near-on hallucinogenic spectacle. Laser beams flicker
through louvered Mediterranean doorways while travellers high on life
and Thai whisky bounce through clouds of dry ice. Others lounge on chic
sofas, awaiting the arrival of their chosen tipple. Tough electro house
and trance doesn't so much fill the air, as pummel it into submission -
don't come here for that talky first date. Do come here to dance like a
lunatic or for one of their full-moon beach parties, when this often
half-empty venue comes alive with sand, deck-chairs and bigger crowds.
Open: 20:00 - 02:00
Location: 123 Khao San Road on
Rattanakosin
Lava Club
Drenched in dim scarlet light and located in a long, dark modern
basement, this hip-hop dungeon is the closest thing to a subterranean
netherworld you'll find on Khao San. Half-naked backpackers and pretty
locals are served by suggestively dressed waitresses, while kids with
attitude, baggy pants and bling, bump and grind. Wannabe hustler DJs
play moody hip-hop to rival the setting. Only gets busy after 11:00 and
entry is free.
Location: basement of the Bayon building, 249 Khao San Road on
Rattanakosin
Lucifers
Disko
Located halfway down Patpong 1, on the left-hand side of the Patpong
Night Bazaar, is Lucifer. Inside is a big, two-level club where red-eyed
demon masks glare down onto a crowd dancing away to anything from
pop and dance through to hardcore techno and trance music. Staff clad in
orange uniforms and Satan's horns serve a large variety of alcoholic and
non-alcoholic drinks. Amazingly, considering the size of the place,
there is no cover charge. Always loud, sometimes packed.
Open: 19:00 - 02:00
Location: 76/1-3 Patpong Soi 1 on
Silom
Luminous
Formerly Soi 4 hip-hop institution 'Speed', this is essentially the same multi-floor venue, only they've maxed up the 'bling' and juggled around the DJ booth and bar. When its dark, the whisky flowing, the beats bumping, you can barely tell the difference. Not a bad thing considering it was the rawest hip-hop club in town for years.
Like the old days, it only really gets busy on weekends, and upstairs
- where house music reins - is still a ghost land. However, the odd
one-off event (Dude Sweet, Club Soma and DJ Nakadia have all staged
nights here recently) is drawing more eclectic crowds - ravers, not just
aspiring rappers. The al fresco area out front is a good spot for seeing
whose coming and going on flirty Soi 4, and the whisky sets notable for
not slaying your wallet.
Open: 21:00 - 02:00
Location: 78/80 Silom Soi 4 on
Silom
Twisted Republic
"TWISTED BY NAME, TWISTED BY NATURE".
Newly opened venue with booming sound system, impressive laser show and fast electronic beats. Attracts the younger crowd with stylish interior and moderate drinking prices.
Brace yourselves for a whole new clubbing experience. TWISTED REPUBLIC will bring a refreshing new twist to Bangkok’s best party destination, Sukhumvit Soi 11. “TWISTED REPUBLIC” will be the place to be with its ultra modern eclectic design, impressive selection of fine beverages, state of the art sound, lighting & visuals. This accompanied by the latest upfront music supplied by some the best local, and international Dj’s, will add to TWISTED REPUBLIC’s Profile as this city’s preferred entertainment venue.
Open: 10:00 pm - 02:00 am
Location: 37 Sukhumvit Soi 11 on
Sukhumvit
9 Night Club
The newest addition to Silom Soi fours array of venues – 9 Night
Club, is a three-storey space, playing techno and the odd camp classics.
It offers a real spectacle in the form of a drag cabaret comprising
elements of humour, glamour, and culture for the lively audience.
Address: Silom soi 4 on
Silom
Opening Hours: 19:00-late
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