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9 coolest vinyl bars in Bangkok

Sip a drink and relive your love for records.

Arpiwach Supateerawanitt
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The last few years have seen the significant comeback of vinyl records, with sales of LPs going up as a new generation of audiophiles build up their album collection.

But the analog music player was never really gone from our consciousness. It may not be a common household gadget, but it is still a revered piece of equipment in many bars across the city, used to bring back retro vibes and attract nostalgic people with an ear for good high-quality sounds.

For your listening pleasure, here are nine of the city’s best vinyl bars.

  • Cocktail bars
  • Phrom Phong
  • price 4 of 4

Dim lighting and dark wood interiors create a sensual enthralling atmosphere at this music bar, whose name takes inspiration from Chet Baker’s hit song. Live jazz numbers come on most nights while live vinyl DJs play sets at the listening room on the second floor.

  • Cocktail bars
  • Phrom Phong
  • price 3 of 4

Every musical genre, from disco, to soft rock, to afro-jazz, to electronica, is blasted from the speakers at this secret hideout.

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  • Cocktail bars
  • Khlong Toei

This new Thonglor bar by the same crew behind Rabbit Hole has an unpretentious, down-to-earth vibe that’s conducive to trading cheeky stories with friends over drinks and chow. Vinyl spinning comes on four nights a week. 

  • Phaya Thai

This rooftop bar on the top of the INN-Office building is owned by the same music lover who put up vinyl store Trackaddict Record. Come to rediscover some analog charm, and to listen to sets by vinyl DJs alternating with live jazz acts.

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  • Phloen Chit

Named after former US First Lady Jackie Kennedy, this classy bar at Siri House is ideal for those seeking a spot to chill and drink carefully crafted martinis while listening to mellow jazz play in the background. 

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  • Phloen Chit
  • price 4 of 4

This music-themed bar in Rosewood Bangkok is all about lip-smacking drinks and grooving to happy disco tunes by Diana Ross and Donna Summer.

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  • Charoenkrung

This two-story venue, located at Central: The Original Store, boasts a top-of-the-line sound system—one of Bangkok’s best—that audio enthusiasts will definitely appreciate. Enjoy live music on the ground floor or trip out to your favorite vinyl tracks on the Audiophile Bar one floor up.

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