The best bars in Soi Nana - Chinatown

Chinese or Yaowaraj-inspired comfort bars let you submerge into the true charms of the old Chinatown of Bangkok. Infused-Chinese ingredients flavour their signature cocktail. The building serves as a small bar and hotel spread over four floors.

By day, it’s a cosy café and flower shop. By night, it transforms into a bar. The space is designed in a rustic, old-world style that complements the character of this road. Inside, you can enjoy live music or relax on the rooftop with a great view. The cocktails focus on easy-to-drink, fruity blends made with aromatic fruits and florals.

Colourful stained-glass windows greet you as you enter, revealing a space that feels like a temple to the gods yet, everything is worn and in ruins. Cocktails, created to highlight rare ingredients such as pork blood, dried fish and fresh oyster sauce, are paired with bites to enhance flavours. 

Teens of Thailand is conceptually designed to break away from the typical modern drinking den, offering a simple and laid-back vibe. The interior preserves the building's original vintage charm. The drinks come in a variety of options that include gin-based cocktails with a twist, like the Gin Chocolate Martini or the Ramos Gin Fizz.

One of Bangkok’s best-known jazz bars. Established in 1985, it exudes a touch of the vintage and has a classic charm. Live performances feature a variety of artists across a diverse range of genres. 

Recently opened, this small bar with a cosy vibe is a great spot to enjoy time with friends. With soft, dim lighting and modern design motifs, it feels just like relaxing in a pal’s living room. It serves concept cocktails, each named and inspired by a real-life story. Try the signature infused with pandan, a Thai beloved ingredient. 

A strong cultural concept bar established in 2015, Tep Bar captures the essence of the golden age of Thailand. Every Friday to Sunday, a variety of Thai music performances run from 7pm. The cocktails are crafted using a wide range of Thai herbs and are infused with local spirits or Thai rum.

Asia Today is located behind an unmarked door in a hidden sub-soi off Nana. Cocktails use fresh, locally sourced ingredients ranging from home-grown produce to wild-harvested items handpicked by the founders themselves. Their goal is to bring out rare Thai ingredients in crafted drinks. Classic cocktails also available.  

One of the more relaxed bars on the street, focusing on Japanese bites and drinks, capturing the essence of an Izakaya. The bartenders are ready to welcome you and recommend drinks tailored to your preference.

Calling all beer lovers! From international brews to local favorites, plus a few specials on tap, this place invites you to explore beers paired perfectly with Chinese-style bites. The decor features wooden furniture and vintage neon signs, giving the space the nostalgic charm of an old-fashioned hotel lobby.