Best of 2020: 10 New Bars

Anyone who loves gin may have been a regular at this bar back when it was located in Thonglor. Now, Just a Drink (Maybe) has moved to a new site near BTS Chong Nonsi, and it comes with brand-new offerings.

Just a Drink (Maybe), which retains its friendly and cozy vibes, has come up with new gin-based cocktails and is now open in the afternoon as a cafe. The menu will be changed every two months so gin lovers will have something new to try. And speaking of trying, allow us to introduce you to Corn, Maybe Corn Flakes (B390). We think you’ll be great friends.

Well-known bartender Francesco Moretti’s new speakeasy on Pan Road is an instant hit, thanks to its commitment to giving drinkers a mystery-enhanced tipple experience.

Have a go at unique cocktails like the pandan-infused It Was Called Forbidden Fruit (B320) or Sinnerman’s coffee-tinged negroni (B360). You can also have a drink tailor-made to your preferred taste or fragrance. Pretty amazing, don’t you think?

This hidden bar serves a wide range of creative cocktails that mix in Thai medicinal herbs, as inspired by old-school brand Moh Mee. 

The watering hole is nestled in the basement of a 100-year-old European house in Soi Kasem San 3, which is also a venue for dining events and exhibitions.

This one won our heart for its playful, kinky theme inspired by the 50 Shades of Grey franchise. Situated above opulent French eatery Restaurant Stage, Playroom encourages guests to explore their naughty side.

On hand to give some liquid courage are ten lip-smacking signature cocktails (priced at approximately B400 each) by mixologist Supawit “Palm” Muttarattana, who used to work behind the bar at Vesper.

If you’re into both art and drinking, PIN31 is ideal for you. Stylized as a bar in an art gallery, this brand-new drinkery projects images of world-renowned landmarks on stark white walls while live music plays in the background.

Drinks-wise, PIN31 has unconventional cocktails with even more unconventional ingredients like grilled squid. It, surprisingly, works!

This hidden bar is probably the underdog on our list. Situated between Soi Sukhumvit 39 and 49, Bar 335 is perfect for those who want to escape the outside world, and enjoy some peace and quiet amid Japanese-inspired minimalist vibes.

The drinks are simple, but are perfect for nursing while listening to a wide range of music like disco, rock, afro jazz and electronica.

This bar may be 2020’s biggest launch. A large three-masted ship docked near Asiatique has been transformed into a place where you can come and sip a sundowner cocktail while enjoying the cool breeze of the Chao Phraya River.

The cocktails are as brilliant as a venue, taking inspiration from 12 local fruits, including jackfruit, pomelo, starfruit and longan.

This creative space has become the new popular haunt of the city’s hipsters. Come twilight, the cafe revamps itself as a casual cocktail bar that welcomes those who want to drink within a stylish yet comfortable atmosphere.

This outdoor bar on Soi Sathorn 12 invites guests to immerse themselves in nature from dusk to dawn. Come happy hour, you can indulge in one of their signature tipples, including Cherries & Smoke, a cocktail that mixes the bitterness of chocolate with the sharp tang of cherry.

There’s no better way to end your day than by sipping a refreshing cocktail in an illuminated garden under a clear night sky.

Nestled in first-class wellness hotel Sindhorn Kempinski, Firefly is also a spot for lifestyle connoisseurs to relish a fancy drink or premium wine and spirits with a cigar from the bar’s very own Casa Del Habano cigar parlor.