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This cozy rooftop bar with magnificent views will make you forget you're in the hectic Phayathai

Time Out Bangkok in association with Akara Bangkok

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There’s more to making the most of the boutique hotel Akara Bangkok in Phayathai than just having delectable food⁠—and taking some cool snapshots for Instagram⁠—at its signature dining room Ross. The discreet boutique hotel crowns its top floor with a tiny-yet-cozy rooftop drinking den blessed with unbeatable views of downtown Bangkok. It's Barracuda Rooftop Bar.

Arrive early to catch the sunset behind infinite rows of Bangkok skyscrapers, with a glass of cocktail of your choice in hand.

Feel like to kick things in slowly and refreshingly? Begin your evening with the gin-based C Fizz that blends Gordon gin with Japanese cucumber, lime juice, syrup and a splash of soda.

Passion Sour, the golden-colored citrus cocktail, is another drink to consider for a little stronger note. Take your time and taste the perfect blend of Barcadi, fresh passionfruit, lime juice, syrup and drops of Angostura bitters.

Akara Long Island, the bar’s very own adaptation of the world-famous cocktail, boasts a bold content of five liquors: gin, rum, vodka, tequila silver, Cointreau, mixing with fresh pomegranate juice (for a lovely pinkish hue), lime juice, syrup and a splash of Coca-Cola.

Known tipple The Old Fashioned lends inspiration for Old Spice, which features Bulleit bourbon amped up by Antica Formula vermouth and a few drops of Angostura bitters.

Linger a little longer and feast on some of the savory flavors Barracuda has to offer. The rooftop venture dishes out delectable dishes in various styles, cooked fresh using fine ingredients. Recommended dishes include a platter of Cold Cut Skewers, an ideal go-to for a casual evening, featuring Parma ham, chorizo, spec ham and mortadella ham served with vegetable pickle, cornichon sorbet, and, of course, some bread.

For those looking for something light, Tuna Tataki could be the right choice. Slices of seared tuna with onion, leek, spring onion and lemon served on a bed of iceberg lettuce.

Looking out for some bolder kick? You can't go wrong with Seafood Mixed Grill Herb Crusted—herb crusted river prawn, Hokkaido scallop, clam, salmon, baby squid, soft shell crab served with grilled vegetable, cheese sauce, potato wedges and a lemon wedge.

Arancini Al Nero Di Seppia is a dish of risotto croquettes infused with squid ink and squid diced served with spicy cocktail mayonnaise while Paella De Marisco goes flavorful with mixed seafood with paella rice.

To juice things up, deejays will take turns to spin cool beats nightly.

Barracuda Rooftop Bar is nestled on the 18th floor of Akara Bangkok Hotel. It opens daily from 18:00 until midnight. Feel like to get a table now? Visit www.akarahotel.com for more details and reservations.