Sukhumvit soi 11, another vibrant neighborhood filled with parties and happiness along this 800-meter-long street every single day. For the first-timers visiting Thailand, you might be wondering what “Soi” even means. Let me make this clear for you, “Soi” – pronounced ‘soy’ – is a word that Thai people use to describe a “small alley”.
Sukhumvit Soi 11 is one of the most well-known nightlife spots among locals and tourists in the capital city of Thailand. Each place in this teeny-weeny small alley is always jam-packed with people going wild dancing, drinking, and laughing – they are all just having a great time.
I’m aware that this alley is not even reaching 1 kilometer long but don’t underestimate it. Every corner has its unique styles and ways to enjoy the nightlife. Let me introduce you to some of the best ones in the area!
Note: Most of the bars and restaurants here in Sukhumvit 11 have a dress code. I recommend you check on the website beforehand!
Key Takeaways
- Sukhumvit Soi 11 is known to be one of the famous places in Bangkok where all the fun is gathered.
- Sukhumvit Soi 11 is a small alley with only 800 meters long but it’s full of several restaurants, bars, and nightclubs.
- Some of the nice places to eat are Pastel Rooftop Bar Bangkok, Oskar Bistro Bangkok, and Cantina Italian Kitchen, all within walking distance.
- The Two Two Bar Club, Anaconda – Latino Nikkei Bar, and Havana Social are recommended for those who prefer sipping superb cocktails.
- For all party-goers, we recommend visiting Sugar Club and Levels Club, the most popular nightclub in the area.
Restaurant/Street Food
“An army marches on its stomach.”
– Napoleon Bonaparte
Calling all foodies! Before going to the war (party), the soldiers (You. Yes, you. You party animals!) must fill their stomachs with food for an effective outcome! Begins the nighttime journey with a nice place with nice food!
Pastel Rooftop Bar Bangkok
Located on the 22nd floor of the Aira Hotel is the Pastel Rooftop Bar & Mediterranean Dining. A perfect place to watch the sunset in the middle of Bangkok with an ideal mouthwatering combination of French and Mediterranean cuisines and the bar’s signature drinks high up on the rooftop.
The bar’s interior design shines with its perfect blend of traditional and contemporary. Pastel Bangkok is also a good choice to enjoy a lovely moment with your date or just a catch-up hang-out time with your friends. They will create memories that you will never forget despite their iconic food and drinks, they also put on a live music performance and a DJ right after the clock hits a certain time.
Smash or pass? Personally, I think this place is a smash!
Pastel Rooftop Bar & Mediterranean Dining
Opening Hours: Daily from 5 PM – 1 AM
Phone: +66 95 703 5697
Oskar Bistro Bangkok
Oskar Bistro is a classic industrial-themed restaurant serving French and Italian dishes by an expert French chef, Julien Lavigne, who was a former chef in a Michelin-star and fine dining restaurant. After entering the big metal door, you’ll be greeted by a huge bar area with a big restaurant sign. There are many seat choices you can choose both indoors and outdoors. However, it gets crowded quickly so making a reservation in advance is recommended if you prefer to have a nice seating area with a great view.
Their forever best-seller menu is Phuket Salad (290 THB). This healthy dish has been served for over 6 years in this restaurant. After a first bite, you’ll taste a fresh lemon and olive dressing mixed with tastes of avocados, mangoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, and crab meat. Other recommended menus of this restaurant are Beef, Prawn, Pancetta Skewers (230 THB), Mussels Marinière (490 THB), Hot Chocolate Lava & Vanilla Ice Cream (180 THB), and Espresso Martini (180 THB).
Opening Hours: Daily from 5 PM – 1 AM
Phone: +66 97 289 4410
Cantina Italian Kitchen
I recommend this place when you crave Italian food, they have really nice Italian dishes here. The first branch is located in Ari and the Sukhumvit 11 is their second location. The interior is decorated reminiscent of a wine cellar that gives an industrial and rustic look with brick walls and wooden floors.
At Cantina, they served homemade dishes made from high-quality ingredients with their highlight menu, Napolitano-style pizza, a Cantina’s original Italian pizza. Another menu that shines a spotlight is their New York-style pizza called “Soho Pizza” which is located right next door to Cantina.
Cantina Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday from 5 PM – 12 AM
Friday to Sunday from 12 PM – 12 AM
Phone: +66 2 038 5114
Cocktail Bars
After having something for your stomach, now how about having some pre-drinks and chill at the bar? You can’t go wrong with talking with your friends or having a conversation with a bartender in a nice bar and relaxing music playing before going wild and chugging strong drinks in the club later.
One Two Two Bar Club
The interior of this place will bring you back to Paris in the 1930s with seductive yet elegant red-toned furniture and decor offering a laid-back and relaxed atmosphere. You’ll feel like a celebrity enjoying the evening on a retro red couch sipping from a fancy cocktail glass.
The drinks are inspired by the original One Two Two Bar in France created by Michel Gonggiat Stein, a talented mixologist and atmosphere manager of this location. Their signature cocktails that are said to be a ‘must try’ menu are Smoke on the Water, Midori Symphony, and Oriental Express.
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 6 PM – 2 AM (Closed on Monday)
Phone: +66 83 710 6659
Anaconda – Latino Nikkei Bar
At Anaconda, it’s the first Latin bar in Thailand and received the nickname of a “sleepless jungle”. Drinking in this place will feel like connecting to mother nature with the mix of elegant and jungle-style interior and fake snake decor which are their main feature just like its name. Yes, you read it right. There are (fake) snakes inside this bar!
They feature two sections, the Anaconda Kitchen Counter Bar and the Jungle Lounge, which offer small Japanese Peruvian dishes known as “Nikkei”. Anaconda’s cocktails also will not disappoint you. They offer playful mixology techniques between Latin American and Japanese.
Opening Hours: Daily from 5:30 PM – 4 AM
Phone: +66 64 592 6289
Havana Social
There’s no signage or front door of this secret place, however, there’s a phone booth instead. What you’re going to do is give Havana Social a call through this number +66 87 066 7711 for the entry code. Step into the phone booth, dial the code and then the false door behind the phone will swing open to welcome you to the area. How cool is that?!
With the pre-revolution Cuban interior styles, you’ll feel like you have got onto a time machine back to the 1940s – imagine crumbling and shabby plaster walls, dim lights, and old antique mismatched pieces of furniture theme bar.
Opening Hours: Daily from 6 PM – 2 AM
Phone: +66 2 821 6111
Nightclubs
Hey hey, it’s the time that you’re all waiting for. The best part of the night for some of you party lovers. It’s time to hit the club! – yeahhhh babayyy. Now, let me introduce you to the two most popular nightclubs in Sukhumvit Soi 11 which you should never skip.
Sugar Club
Sugar Club is known to be Bangkok’s number-one hip-hop club by hosting the best local hip-hop DJs and MCs, like Bangkok Invaders and MC Versace. Then they built their reputation by bringing international artists to the club such as Tyga, Rae Sremmurd, and Lil Yachty as some examples.
The club has two stories but the first floor is where magic and all the funsies happen. If you want to see their sexy girl dancers twerking over the rap and hip-hop bangers or you prefer being the main character and dancing on the dance floor yourself, then the first floor is where you’ll need to be.
Not a fan of crowded floors? Well, come to the second floor! Sugar Club’s second floor is more like a chat-and-chill area with standing tables and other VIP couches.
Opening Hours: Daily from 10 PM to late (usually after 2 AM)
Phone: +66 61 391 3111
Levels Club
It is said to be Bangkok’s best nightclub, Levels Club is located on the 6th floor of the Aloft Bangkok Hotel featuring two distinct rooms: a 2-floor main room and an outdoor lounge on the terrace. This is a place you should ‘dress to impress’ due to their strict dress code.
The music at Levels is usually EDM, house, and some remixed international hits with electronic music played by some of the most talented local and international DJs. Levels Club also offers VIP areas on the upper level for those who desire to experience some more luxury exclusive services of the club.
Opening Hours: Daily from 10 PM – 2 AM
Phone: +66 82 308 3246
MedMen Bangkok
What’s better than ending the night with a happy smoke that puts a smile on your face?
Welcome to MedMen Bangkok, the finest cannabis dispensary in Bangkok located right in the center of Sukhumvit 11.
No need to worry about anything, MedMen Bangkok has them all from the best quality strains to the famously warm welcome Thai hospitality services to their education, and let’s not forget about their store interior design – fabulous! MedMen Bangkok embraces all kinds of customers (must be at least 20 years old, of course!), the newcomers, and the ones that keep coming back, just come say hi and they will always serve you with world-class service that will send you back home satisfied.
Opening Hours: Daily from 11 AM – 3 AM
Phone: +66 82 492 9899
Conclusion
Sukhumvit Soi 11 is known for being a famous lively nightlife neighborhood in Bangkok with only an 800-meter-long alley. However, every corner is packed with fun places for both locals and tourists to explore. Here is what to expect: unique-style restaurants, bars with the most creative cocktail concepts, fancy dandy nightclubs, and the best weed shop you could ever find. Also, don’t forget to check the dress code! Trust me, you wouldn’t want to ruin your night by getting kicked out of the place and missing a chance to experience how we party here in the capital city of Thailand.
